1. Nebraska State Fair: The Nebraska State Fair is an annual event that takes place in Grand Island, Nebraska. The first state fair was held on August 27, 1868, making it a significant date in Nebraska's history. The fair attracts thousands of visitors each year and features livestock exhibitions, carnival rides, and various agricultural exhibits.

2. Nebraska's First Governor: David Butler was Nebraska's first governor and was inaugurated on August 27, 1867. He served as governor until 1871 and was responsible for overseeing the construction of the capitol building in Lincoln, Nebraska.

3. Birth of University of Nebraska-Lincoln: On August 27, 1869, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln was officially founded. It started as a small college with only a few students and has since grown to become one of the top public universities in the United States.

4. Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show: On August 27, 1889, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show performed in Omaha, Nebraska. The show featured cowboys, Native Americans, and various animals and was a popular attraction during its time.

5. Omaha World-Herald Founded: The Omaha World-Herald is a major newspaper in Nebraska, and it was founded on August 27, 1885. Since then, it has become one of the largest newspapers in the Midwest and has won numerous Pulitzer Prizes for its reporting.