Historical Events
- Christy Mathewson resigns as Cincinnati Reds manager to accept a commission as a captain in chemical warfare branch of US Army
- Dr Joseph L Johnson named as US minister to Liberia
- Spanish flu arrives in Boston, beginning of the second wave and deadliest wave in the US
Famous Birthdays
- Lord Winstanley, British MP (Labour) (d. 1993)
About August 27, 1918
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 11 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo
