August 1927

Monday 01:

The Nanchang Uprising marks the first significant battle in the Chinese Civil War between the Kuomintang and Communist Party of China. This day is commemorated as the anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army.

Sunday 07:

Peace Bridge opens, between Fort Erie, Ontario and Buffalo, New York.

Tuesday 23:

Italian anarchists Sacco and Vanzetti are executed in Boston, Massachusetts.