Wednesday, 27th August 1947 in Berlin
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Berlin! Explore 57 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Berlin. 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 Berlin brings cloudy with temperatures between 13°C and 24°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning crescent 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 Wednesday, 27th August in Berlin, DE.
On this date in 1947, Berlin remained a city in transition following the conclusion of the Second World War. The German capital had been partitioned into four occupation zones administered by the Allied powers, each seeking to establish control over their respective territories. The city's infrastructure bore the scars of years of conflict, with reconstruction efforts underway across its districts. Historical records from this period reveal significant shifts in European geopolitics that would define the subsequent decades.
Several notable events have occurred on this date throughout history. In 1810, during the Napoleonic Wars, the French Navy achieved a significant victory over the Royal Navy, preventing British forces from capturing the harbour of Grand Port on Mauritius and demonstrating French naval capability in the Indian Ocean. More than a century later, in 1955, the first edition of the Guinness Book of Records was published, a reference work that would become internationally recognised for documenting world records and notable achievements across numerous categories.
The weather on 27 August 1947 in Berlin was cloudy, with conditions typical of late summer in the region. The moon was in its waning crescent phase, and astrologically, this date falls under the zodiac sign of Virgo. DayAtlas provides detailed information about historical weather patterns, significant events, notable births and deaths for any chosen date and location, allowing users to explore the past with precision and context.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Berlin on 27th August 1947
A bridge spans distance not by ignoring the gap, but by accepting it.
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 crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Pig (Fire).
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 1947 would be 78 years old today — just 28,724 days into life, which is roughly 689,399 hours, 41,363,985 minutes, or 2,481,839,101 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 35 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 27th August
- Charles Fleischer, American comedian and actor (1950)
- Neil Murray, Scottish bass player and songwriter (1950)
- Edmund Weiner, English lexicographer and author (1950)
- Jeff Cook, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2022) (1949)
- Leah Jamieson, American computer scientist, engineer, and academic (1949)
- Ann Murray, Irish soprano (1949)
- John Mehler, American drummer (1948)
- Sgt. Slaughter, American wrestler (1948)
- Deborah Swallow, English historian and curator (1948)
- Philippe Vallois, French director and screenwriter (1948)
Lives Remembered on 27th August
- Bob Carr, American politician (born 1943) (2024)
- Juan Izquierdo, Uruguayan footballer (born 1997) (2024)
- Charlotte Kretschmann, German supercentenarian (born 1909) (2024)
- Leonard Riggio, American businessman (born 1941) (2024)
- Cookie, Australian Major Mitchell's cockatoo, oldest recorded parrot (born 1933) (2016)
- Kazi Zafar Ahmed, Bangladeshi politician, 8th Prime Minister of Bangladesh (born 1939) (2015)
- Pascal Chaumeil, French director and screenwriter (born 1961) (2015)
- Darryl Dawkins, American basketball player and coach (born 1957) (2015)
- Jacques Friedel, French physicist and academic (born 1921) (2014)
- Valeri Petrov, Bulgarian poet, playwright, and screenwriter (born 1920) (2014)
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)