August 27 - Let's discuss what happened on that day

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Kiss Me Day National Banana Lovers Day 1859 - Petroleum is discovered in Titusville, Pennsylvania making it the world's first commercially successful oil well. 1883 - Krakatoa erupts, destroying the island and causing years of climate change. 1943 - Tuesday Weld was born. She is a retired American model and actress. She won a Golden Globe in 1960 for the Most Promising Female Newcomer. Some of her movies: Looking for Mr. Goodbar, Once Upon a Time in America, Return to Peyton Place, Wild in the Country, Bachelor Flat, Pretty Poison and Heartbreak Hotel. 1947 - Barbara Bach was born. She is an American model and actress. She is best known for being a Bond girl in The Spy Who Loved Me and being married to Sir Richard Starkey (Ringo Starr). Barbara and Ringo starred in the movie Caveman together in 1981. 1952 - Paul Reubens was born. He is an American actor, comedian, writer, film producer and game show host. He is best known for his role as Pee-wee Herman both on TV and in movies. Pee-wee's Playhouse (see below) was on television from 1986-1990. He also starred in the movie Pee-wee's Big Adventure which became a cult classic and was directed by the then unknown Tim Burton. The follow-up movie Big Top Pee-wee was not as successful. Photo Credit: Pixabay.