Historical Events
- Dutch cyclist Gerrie Knetemann wins UCI Road World C'ship from Francesco Moser of Italy and Dane Jorgen Marcussenin in Nürburg, West Germany
Baseball Record
MLB Cincinnati Reds Joe Morgan is 1st to hit 200 HRs & have 500 stolen bases
- MLB New York Yankees pitcher Catfish Hunter's 6-2 win gives him a perfect 6-0 record in month of August
About August 27, 1978
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 8 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Grease - Frankie Valli
#1 Song: Three Times A Lady - Commodores
