Jamala
1983Crimean Tatar singer who won the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 with '1944,' a song about Stalin's deportation of her people.
Famous Birthdays on August 27
8 notable people were born on August 27.
August 27 is the birth date of several notable figures from various fields, including politics, sports, and science. Among them are Australian cricket legend Don Bradman, born in 1908; U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson, born the same year; Nobel Prize-winning chemist Osamu Shimomura, born in 1928; Colombian footballer René Higuita, born in 1966; and Formula One driver Mark Webber, born in 1976. These individuals have achieved recognition in areas such as athletic excellence, political leadership, and scientific discovery.
20th Century8 people
Don Bradman
1908 – 2001Legendary Australian cricketer widely regarded as the greatest batsman of all time, with a Test batting average of 99.94 that remains unmatched.
Lyndon B. Johnson
1908 – 1973president of the United States from 1963 to 1969 (1908–1973)
Sulley Muntari
1984Defensive midfielder who earned 84 caps for Ghana and played key roles in three World Cup campaigns (2006, 2010, 2014). He played for top clubs including AC Milan and Inter Milan during his European career.
association football playerGhana
Deco
1977Brazilian-born Portuguese midfielder who won the Ballon d'Or in 2004 and played for Porto, Barcelona, and Chelsea.
association football playerPortugal
Mark Webber
1976Former Formula One driver who competed for Red Bull Racing from 2007-2013, achieving nine Grand Prix victories before transitioning to endurance racing.
Osamu Shimomura
1928 – 2018Japanese biochemist who shared the 2008 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for discovering and developing green fluorescent protein (GFP). His work revolutionized biological research and medical diagnostics.
René Higuita
1966Eccentric goalkeeper famous for his 'scorpion kick' save and flamboyant style who played 68 times for Colombia's national team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on August 27?
Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th President of the United States, was born on August 27, 1908. Don Bradman, the legendary Australian cricket player also born in 1908, is equally well-known in sports.
Which athletes were born on August 27?
Don Bradman, often regarded as the greatest cricket batsman, was born on August 27, 1908. Other athletes include Colombian soccer goalkeeper René Higuita (1966) and Australian Formula One driver Mark Webber (1976).
Are there any Nobel Prize winners born on August 27?
Yes, Osamu Shimomura was born on August 27, 1928. He won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2008 for his discovery and development of green fluorescent protein (GFP).