1. In 1928, the first MO-1 highway in Missouri was dedicated. The highway ran from Kansas City to St. Louis and helped connect the two cities for the first time.

2. On August 27, 1960, the first game was played at St. Louis' Busch Stadium. The stadium was home to the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team for over 40 years.

3. In 1932, Bonnie and Clyde were involved in a shootout with police officers in Joplin, Missouri, on August 27. The notorious criminals were able to escape but left behind evidence that led to their eventual capture.

4. On August 27, 1974, President Gerald Ford visited Kansas City, Missouri, and gave a speech at the Missouri State Fair. He discussed his vision for the future of the country and his plans to strengthen the economy.

5. In 1913, the first automobile race was held at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia on August 27. The race attracted a large crowd and helped promote the new technology of automobiles.