Historical Events
Slow Blues
Jimi Hendrix creates his last studio recording at Electric Lady Studios in NYC, an instrumental called "Slow Blues"
Famous Birthdays
- Andy Bichel, Australian cricketer and pace bowler, born in Laidley, Queensland, Australia
- Dene Hills, cricketer (prolific Tasmanian batsman)
- Jeff Kenna, Irish footballer
- Jim Thome, American Baseball HOF infielder (5 x MLB All Star; Roberto Clemente Award 2002; NL HR leader 2003; Cleveland Indians, Chicago WS), born in Peoria, Illinois
- Mark Ilott, cricketer (England left-arm pace bowler 1993-)
- Peter Ebdon, English snooker player
- Tony Kanal, Indian-American bassist and songwriter (No Doubt - "Don't Speak"), born in Kingsbury, London, England
About August 27, 1970
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 8 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: War - Edwin Starr
#1 Song: The Wonder Of You - Elvis Presley
