November 27 is the birthday of English painter FRANK DICKSEE (1853-1928). He was an English Victorian painter and illustrator, best known for his pictures of dramatic literary, historical, and legendary scenes. He also was a noted painter of portraits of fashionable women, which helped to bring him success in his own time. To see samples of his work, CLICK HERE.

November 27 is the birthday of martial artist, actor, director and philosopher BRUCE LEE (1940-1973). He is considered by commentators, critics, media, and other martial artists to be the most influential martial artist of all time and a pop culture icon of the 20th century, who bridged the gap between East and West. He is credited with helping to change the way Asians were presented in American films.

November 27 is the birthday of guitar legend JIMI HENDRIX (1942-1970).

November 27 is the birthday of American author and illustrator KATHERINE MILHOUS (1894-1977). She is known best as the author and illustrator of The Egg Tree, which won the 1951 Caldecott Medal for U.S. picture book illustration. Born into a Quaker family active in the printing industry in Philadelphia, Milhous is also known for her graphic designs for the Works Progress Administration(WPA). Her work has been exhibited at the 1939 New York World's Fair and at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. To see samples of her work, CLICK HERE.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On November 27, 1896, Richard Strauss's tone poem ALSO SPRACH ZARATHUSTRA was first performed. Inspired by Nietzsche's eponymous novel, the opening fanfare was used brilliantly in the rather Nietzschean film, 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY.

November 27 is the birthday of English illustrator JOSH KIRBY (1928-2001). He was a commercial artist born on the outskirts of Liverpool in the UK. Over a career spanning 60 years, he was the artist for the covers of many science fiction books including Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels. To see samples of his work, CLICK HERE.