How Many Days Until August 27th

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August 27th: Day Overview and Fun Facts

• Day of the Year: August 27th is the 239th day of the year in common years and the 240th in leap years.
• Days Remaining: There are 126 days left in the year after August 27th.

Fun Facts About August 27th

• The First Successful Oil Well Drilled: On August 27, 1859, Edwin Drake successfully drilled the first modern oil well in Titusville, Pennsylvania, marking the start of the petroleum industry.
• The Launch of Mars Global Surveyor: On August 27, 1996, NASA launched the Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft, which would map the surface of Mars and provide valuable data for future exploration.
• The Kellogg-Briand Pact Signed: On August 27, 1928, the Kellogg-Briand Pact was signed by numerous countries, renouncing war as a means of resolving international disputes.
• Tennis Legend Don Budge Wins All Four Grand Slam Titles: On August 27, 1938, American tennis player Don Budge became the first person to win all four Grand Slam titles in a single year.
• The First Recording of London Bridge Is Falling Down: On August 27, 1876, the nursery rhyme London Bridge Is Falling Down was recorded, preserving one of the most famous children's songs.
• The Krakatoa Explosion Continues: On August 27, 1883, the eruption of Krakatoa reached its most violent stage, producing the loudest sound in recorded history and impacting global weather.
• The Guinness World Records First Published: On August 27, 1955, the Guinness World Records was published for the first time, becoming one of the best-selling copyrighted books in history.
• The Start of the Second Boer War: On August 27, 1899, tensions between the British Empire and the South African Boer republics escalated, leading to the Second Boer War.
• The Debut of "The Tommy Gun": On August 27, 1920, the Thompson submachine gun, better known as the "Tommy Gun," was introduced, later becoming iconic in both law enforcement and organized crime.

Notable Birthdays:

• Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770): German philosopher and one of the central figures in modern Western philosophy.
• C.S. Forester (1899): British author known for his Horatio Hornblower naval adventure series.
• Lyndon B. Johnson (1908): 36th President of the United States, known for his Great Society programs and leadership during the Civil Rights Movement.

Fun Observation

August 27th is a day of groundbreaking achievements and historical milestones. From the birth of the oil industry to the signing of the Kellogg-Briand Pact and the eruption of Krakatoa, this date highlights humanity’s ingenuity, resilience, and quest for progress and understanding.

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