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What Happened on August 27, 1877

Famous Birthdays

Charles Rolls (1877-1910)

British aviator and auto manufacturer who co-founded Rolls Royce, born in Berkeley Square, London

  • Ernst Wetter, Member of the Swiss Federal Council, born in Töss, Winterthur, Switzerland (d. 1963)
  • Lloyd C. Douglas, American novelist (The Big Fisherman), born in Columbia City, Indiana (d. 1951)

About August 27, 1877

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 146 years, 11 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Virgo