Famous Birthdays
- Elis Juliana, Curaçao writer and poet (Lady of the Night: A flower), born in Curaçao (d. 2013)
- Jim Weaver, American politician (Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oregon), born in Brookings, South Dakota
- Johnny Temple, American baseball player (d. 1994)
- Melvin F. Stute, American thoroughbred racehorse trainer (Preakness Stakes 1986, Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies 1986, Breeders' Cup Sprint 1987), born in Fort Wayne, Indiana (d. 2020)
- Yuri Kasakow, Russian writer, born in Moscow (d. 1982)
About August 8, 1927
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 96 years, 8 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo