Historical Events
Battle of Bergendal
Battle of Bergendal: General Buller defeats the Boer under General Louis Botha
- Gabriel Fauré's grand cantata "Prométhée" premieres at Arènes de Béziers, France; performance involved almost 800 singers and musicians (including two wind bands and 15 harps) and an audience of 10,000
Famous Birthdays
- Shalva Mikhailovich Taktakishvili, Russian composer, teacher, and conductor (Georgian State Orchestra, 1952-65), born in Kvemo-Khviti, Georgia (d. 1965)
About August 27, 1900
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 8 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
