Friday, 27th August 1971 in Amsterdam
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Amsterdam! Explore 57 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Amsterdam. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in Amsterdam brings rainy with temperatures between 14°C and 17°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Virgo. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Friday, 27th August in Amsterdam, NL.
Amsterdam is a city in the western Netherlands known for its extensive canal system, historic architecture and cultural institutions. The city has served as a major centre of commerce and art for centuries, drawing visitors from across Europe and beyond.
On Friday, 27th August 1971, the weather in Amsterdam was rainy, with the moon in its waning gibbous phase. Those born on this date fall under the Virgo zodiac sign, characterised by traits associated with practicality and analytical thinking. The atmospheric conditions reflected the typical autumn weather patterns beginning to emerge across northern Europe at this time of year.
Historical events of significance occurred on this date across different years and regions. In 1810, during the Napoleonic Wars, the French Navy defeated the Royal Navy, preventing British forces from capturing the harbour of Grand Port on Mauritius. More than a century later, in 1955, the first edition of the Guinness Book of Records was published, a reference work that would become ubiquitous in homes and libraries worldwide.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Amsterdam on 27th August 1971
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Fortune of the Day
27th August in the Stars – Star Sign Virgo
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on August 27th blend razor-sharp analysis with unexpected warmth. The Venus influence in this decan gives them charm and natural aesthetic sensibility alongside typical Virgo precision and practicality.
Strengths & Weaknesses These individuals are brilliantly organized, dependable, and genuinely helpful—yet their critical nature can wound others. They chase perfection relentlessly, risking burnout and chronic dissatisfaction.
Love In relationships, they're devoted and attentive but prioritize mental connection over passion. Venus softens their typical Virgo restraint; sensuality emerges once trust is established and walls come down.
Caree & Finance Professionally, they excel in analytical, detail-focused fields—research, craftsmanship, medicine, administration. The number 8 amplifies their drive for success; financial discipline feels natural to them.
Health Their overthinking tendency invites digestive issues and nervous tension. Regular rest and physical activity help quiet their restless minds and restore natural equilibrium.
That night, the moon was in its waning gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Pig (Metal).
Fun Facts About 27th August
Name Days in Your Language: Caesar, Cesar, King, Kingsley, Lyndon, Sheri, Sherri, Sherry, Sheryl
Someone born on this day in 1971 would be 54 years old today — just 19,963 days into life, which is roughly 479,121 hours, 28,747,272 minutes, or 1,724,836,346 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 239. day of the year.
There are 126 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 34 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 27th August
- Aaron Downey, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (1974)
- Manny Fernandez, Canadian ice hockey player (1974)
- Michael Mason, New Zealand cricketer (1974)
- José Vidro, Puerto Rican-American baseball player (1974)
- Mohammad Yousuf, Pakistani cricketer (1974)
- Danny Coyne, Welsh footballer (1973)
- Dietmar Hamann, German footballer and manager (1973)
- Burak Kut, Turkish singer-songwriter (1973)
- Johan Norberg, Swedish historian and author (1973)
- Jaap-Derk Buma, Dutch field hockey player (1972)
Lives Remembered on 27th August
- Bennett Cerf, American publisher, co-founded Random House (born 1898) (1971)
- Margaret Bourke-White, American photographer and journalist (born 1906) (1971)
- Ivy Compton-Burnett, English author (born 1884) (1969)
- Erika Mann, German actress and author (born 1905) (1969)
- Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark (born 1906) (1968)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 27th August
- Christian feast day: Baculus of Sorrento
- Christian feast day: Caesarius of Arles
- Christian feast day: David Lewis
- Christian feast day: Decuman
- Christian feast day: Gebhard of Constance
- Christian feast day: Euthalia
- Christian feast day: John of Pavia
- Christian feast day: Lycerius (or: Glycerius, Lizier)
- Christian feast day: Máel Ruba (or Rufus) (Scotland)
- Christian feast day: Margaret the Barefooted
- Christian feast day: Monica of Hippo, mother of Augustine of Hippo
- Christian feast day: Narnus
- Christian feast day: Our Lady of La Vang
- Christian feast day: Phanourios of Rhodes
- Christian feast day: Rufus and Carpophorus
- Christian feast day: Syagrius of Autun
- Christian feast day: Thomas Gallaudet and Henry Winter Syle (Episcopal Church)
- Christian feast day: August 27 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Independence Day (Republic of Moldova), celebrates the independence of Moldova from the USSR in 1991.
- Lyndon Baines Johnson Day (Texas, United States)
What Happened on 27th August?
- Hurricane Irene strikes the United States east coast, killing 47 and causing an estimated $15.6 billion in damage. (2011)
- Internal conflict in Myanmar: The Burmese military junta and ethnic armies begin three days of violent clashes in the Kokang Special Region. (2009)
- Comair Flight 5191 crashes on takeoff from Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Kentucky, bound for Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta. Of the passengers and crew, 49 of 50 are confirmed dead in the hours following the crash. (2006)
- Mars makes its closest approach to Earth in nearly 60,000 years, passing 34,646,418 miles (55,758,005 km) distant. (2003)
- The first six-party talks, involving South and North Korea, the United States, China, Japan and Russia, convene to find a peaceful resolution to the security concerns of the North Korean nuclear weapons program. (2003)
- Aeroflot Flight 2808 crashes on approach to Ivanovo Yuzhny Airport, killing all 84 aboard. (1992)
- The European Community recognizes the independence of the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. (1991)
- Moldova declares independence from the USSR. (1991)
- Major General Muhammadu Buhari, Chairman of the Supreme Military Council of Nigeria, is ousted from power in a coup d'état led by Major General Ibrahim Babangida. (1985)
- Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-51-I to deploy three communication satellites and repair a fourth malfunctioning one. (1985)