Topic: Theodore Dreiser

Actor Patrick J. Adams turns 43 and musician Kim Petras turns 32, among the famous birthdays for Aug. 27.

On Aug. 27, 1928, the Kellogg-Briand Pact, outlawing war as a means to settle international disputes, was signed by 15 nations in Paris. World War II began 11 years later.

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UPI Almanac for Monday, Aug. 27, 2007.

Today is Sunday, Aug. 27, the 239th day of 2006 with 126 to follow.

Today is Saturday, Aug. 27, the 239th day of 2005 with 126 to follow.

Today is Friday, Aug. 27, the 240th day of 2004 with 126 to follow.

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 27, the 239th day of 2003 with 126 to follow.