August 27: The Story of a Special Day

By Michael Dobson

The Story of a Special Day:
August 27!

The special occasion gift they'll never throw away — a whole book for the price of a premium card! The story of a special day...

...What happened in history?
...Who was born?
...Who died?

What happened on *your* special day?

From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this ebook makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift — one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten!

On August 27 in history...

...The volcano Krakatoa erupted with the force of 1,300 atomic bombs
...The shortest war in history took place
...The only World War I battle fought on American soil is fought!

August 27 is the birthday of Pee-Wee Herman, Martha Raye, C. S. Forester, Downtown Julie Brown, Lester Young, and LBJ...

...and August 27 is the day that Le Corbusier, Margaret Bourke-White, Titian, Gracie Allen, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Lord Mountbatten, Haile Selassie, and W. E. B. Du Bois died.

August 27 is also Independence Day in Moldovia, Voluturnalia in ancient Rome, and National Banana Lovers Day in the United States!

And those are just a few of the many reasons why August 27 is a very special day!

A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. And if you're a history enthusiast, a fan of actors or sports figures, or just interested in knowing more about the world around you, "The Story of a Special Day" makes a great addition to your bookshelf or e-reader device!

Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Michael Dobson
• Release date: Nov 13, 2015
• ISBN: 9781310461729

Michael Dobson

Michael Dobson is an award-winning game designer and co-author of Fox on the Rhine and Fox at the Front. He served as a member of the team that built the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum.

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August 27: The Story of a Special Day (Volume 240)

by Michael Dobson

Smashwords Edition

Copyright © 2015 Timespinner Press

August 27: The Story of a Special Day (Vol. 240) is copyright © and trademarked ™ 2015 by Timespinner Press. All rights reserved, subject to the terms of licenses for photographs and other materials used herein. For a complete list of licenses and accompanying links, see the License section toward the end of this book. The Timespinner Press logo is a trademark of Timespinner Press.

This e-book is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This e-book may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. Look for other volumes in The Story of a Special Day, coming often.

This book is also available in printed form from your favorite online booksellers. For more information about the series, about us, or about your special day, please email us at [e-mail].

Look for other volumes in The Story of a Special Day, coming often. See www.timespinnerpress.com for details and for the most recent information.

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August 27 is the 175th day of the year (176th in leap years). There are 190 days remaining until the end of the year.

Table of Contents

August 27 Quotations

Event of the Day

August 27 Holidays and Celebrations

What Happened on August 27?

Who Was Born on August 27?

Who Died on August 27?

August: The Eighth Month

August in Other Cultures

August Sayings and Superstitions

August Symbols

August Events

August 27 Zodiac Signs

What Day of the Week is August 27?

On Names and Dates

Copyright, Credit, and Contact

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Cover: The cover is a lithograph of the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa— for the Event of the Day.

The month of August, from the illuminated manuscript Les Trés Riches Heures du duc de Berry

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August 27 Quotations

Painting done under pressure by artists without the necessary talent can only give rise to formlessness, as painting is a profession that requires peace of mind.

— Titian, painter, died August 27, 1576

"In ancient days they said truth had fled to heaven: attacked on every side, it's not been heard