Today's Almanac: Tuesday 27th August, 2024 â A Day for Peaches, Records, and Remembering LBJ
Tuesday, 27th August, 2024 marks the 240th day of the year, with 126 days remaining until the end of 2024. Autumn is just 26 days away, and the US general election is 70 days (to be precise, 69 days and 18 hours) away on Tuesday 5th November.
The sun will rise at 6:36:23 am and set at 7:44:27 pm, providing 13 hours and 8 minutes of daylight. The solar transit will be at 1:10:25 pm.
For those seeking a dip in the sea, the Dolphin Club reports San Francisco water temperatures ranging from 59 to 61 degrees Fahrenheit. The tides are as follows:
The first low tide occurred early this morning at 12:22 am at 0.25 feet.
The first high tide will be at 7:34 am at 4.42 feet.
The final high tide at Ocean Beach will be at 5:48 pm at 6.22 feet.
The Moon is currently 38.4% visible, a Waning Crescent. A New Moon will occur in 6 days, on Monday 2nd September, 2024 at 6:55 pm.
Celebrations and Commemorations
Today, 27th August, is a day for indulging in a variety of celebrations and commemorations:
National Peach Day: A perfect opportunity to enjoy the sweet taste of this juicy summer fruit.
"The Duchess" Who Wasn't Day: A reminder of a unique historical event, perhaps an opportunity to learn about the life and times of a fascinating historical figure.
Just Because Day: A day to celebrate the simple joys of life and express appreciation for the people around us.
Kiss Me Day: A day for romantic gestures and expressing affection.
National Banana Lovers Day: A time to celebrate the delicious and versatile banana.
National Petroleum Day: A day to recognise the importance of the petroleum industry.
National Pots de Crème Day: A decadent treat for those with a sweet tooth.
Tarzan Day: A tribute to the iconic fictional hero of the jungle.
Touch-A-Heart Tuesday: A day to extend kindness and compassion to others.
World Rock Paper Scissors Day: A fun and competitive day to settle disputes in a classic manner.
In addition, today also marks:
Independence Day (Republic of Moldova): Celebrating the independence of Moldova from the USSR in 1991.
Lyndon Baines Johnson Day (Texas): A tribute to the 36th President of the United States, Lyndon B. Johnson.
Birthday Greetings
Happy birthday to all those celebrating their special day today! You share your birthday with many notable individuals, including:
Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770-1831), German philosopher and academic
Theodore Dreiser (1871-1945), American novelist and journalist
Man Ray (1890-1976), American-French photographer and painter
C. S. Forester (1899-1966), English novelist
Lyndon B. Johnson (1908-1973), American commander and politician, 36th President of the United States
Lester Young (1909-1959), American saxophonist and clarinet player
Martha Raye (1916-1994), American actress and comedian
Carter Stanley (1925-1966), American bluegrass singer-songwriter and guitarist
Kristen Nygaard (1926-2002), Norwegian computer scientist and academic
Mangosuthu Buthelezi (1928-2023), South African politician, Chief Minister of KwaZulu
Joan Kroc (1928-2003), American philanthropist
Sri Chinmoy (1931-2007), Indian-American guru and poet
Antonia Fraser (1932-), English historian and author
Alice Coltrane (1937-2007), American pianist and composer
William Least Heat-Moon (1939-), American travel writer and historian
Cesária Ãvora (1941-2011), Cape Verdean singer
Bob Kerrey (1943-), American lieutenant and politician, Medal of Honor recipient, 35th Governor of Nebraska
Tuesday Weld (1943-), American model and actress
G. W. Bailey (1944-), American actor
Barbara Bach (1947-), American actress and model
Paul Reubens (1952-2023), American actor and comedian
Glen Matlock (1956-), English singer-songwriter and bass player
Chandra Wilson (1969-), American actress and director
This Day in History
Throughout history, 27th August has been a day of significant events, including:
410: The sacking of Rome by the Visigoths ends after three days.
1828: Brazil and Argentina recognise the sovereignty of Uruguay in the Treaty of Montevideo.
1883: The eruption of Krakatoa: Four enormous explosions almost completely destroy the island of Krakatoa and cause years of climate change.
1927: Five Canadian women file a petition to the Supreme Court of Canada, asking: "Does the word 'Persons' in Section 24 of the British North America Act, 1867, include female persons?"
1955: The first edition of the Guinness Book of Records is published in Great Britain.
1975: The Governor of Portuguese Timor abandons its capital, Dili, and flees to Atauro Island, leaving control to a rebel group.
1991: The European Community recognises the independence of the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
2003: 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.
