Births on August 27

Steve McDowall

Born on August 27, 1961

Steve McDowall, English rugby player

Steven Clark "Steve" McDowall (born 27 August 1961) is a former rugby union player from New Zealand (often erroneously written Steve McDowell); he played as a Prop forward and he won 46 full caps for the All Blacks between 1985 and 1992.

He was also a member of the victorious New Zealand squad at the 1987 Rugby World Cup.He has been assistant coach of Romania national rugby union team since 2010.

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Events on 1961

8 Jan

Charles de Gaulle
In France a referendum supports Charles de Gaulle's policies in Algeria.
16 Apr

Fidel Castro
In a nationally broadcast speech, Cuban leader Fidel Castro declares that he is a Marxist-Leninist and that Cuba is going to adopt Communism.
1 May

Fidel Castro
The Prime Minister of Cuba, Fidel Castro, proclaims Cuba a socialist nation and abolishes elections.
25 Jul

NATO
In a speech John F. Kennedy emphasizes that any attack on Berlin is an attack on NATO.
10 Aug

Agent Orange
First use in Vietnam War of the Agent Orange by the U.S. Army.

Births on August 27

Steve McDowall

Born on August 27, 1961

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Charles de Gaulle

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