Page 4: Historical Events In August - 27

1886  Eric Coates, Hucknall Nottinghamshire England, viola player/composer on this day in history.   

1887  Wilhelm Volkmar, composer, dies at 74 on this day in history.   

1890  Man Ray, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, American artist and photographe (Dada) on this day in history.   

1892  On August - 27 the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City is heavily damaged by fire.   

1892  On this day in history nYC Metropolitan Opera House catches fire   

1894  On August - 27 congress passes Wilson-Gorman Tariff Act, which includes a graduated income tax later struck down by the Supreme Court   

1894  On this day in history charles Meredith, Knoxville Pa, actor (Court of Last Resort)   

1895  15th US Mens Tennis: Fred H Hovey beats Robert D Wrenn (63 62 64) on this day in history.   

1896  Zanzibar loses to England in a 38 minute war (9 02 AM-9 40 AM) on August - 27.   

1896  England defeated Zanzibar in a 38-minute war (9:02 AM-9:40 AM) on this day in history.   

1896  On this day in history zanzibar loses to England in a 38 minute war (9:02 AM-9:40 AM)   

1897  On this day in history roger Bresnahan debuts as Wash Senator pitcher (later HOF catcher)   

1897  On August - 27 ad van Emmenes, Dutch soccer reporter   

1898  Enny de Leeuwe, [Engelina], actress (Anatevka)/wife of Pierre Mols on this day in history.   

1899  On August - 27 the birth of C.S Forester, English novelist   

1899  On August - 27 byron Foulger, Ogden UT, actor (River's Edge, Up in Smoke)   

1900  On this day in history battle at Bergendal: Gen Buller beats Boer general Botha   

1901  Al Ritz, [Joaquim], Newark NJ, actor (Ritz Brothers, Hi Ya Chum) on this day in history.   

1902  Herbert Menges, composer on this day in history.   

1903  23rd US Mens Tennis: Hugh L Doherty beats William A Larned (60 63 108) on this day in history.   

1903  Xavier Villaurrutia, Mexican poet (Nocturno de los Angeles) on this day in history.   

1905  Alexander Johnston, CEO (Board of Inland Revenue) on August - 27.   

1908  On August - 27 calgary City Rugby Foot-ball Club re-organizes as the Tigers   

1908  Donald [George] Bradman, Australian cricketer (6,996 runs) on August - 27.   

1909  On this day in history jack Chesbro's final Yankee game   

1909  On this day in history lester W "Pres" Young, US jazz saxophonist   

1910  On this day in history the birth of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Nobel Peace Prize winner   

1910  Using 20, 137,000 candlepower arc lights, 2 amateur baseball teams play a night game at White Sox Park on August - 27.   

1910  Clement of Maasdijk, 1st Dutch aircraft death on this day in history.   

1911  Chic White Sox Ed Walsh no-hits Boston, 5-0 on this day in history.   

1911  On this day in history patience Edney, nurse/communist   

1912  On this day in history edgar Rice Burroughs publishes Tarzan of the Apes.   

1912  On this day in history edgar Rice Burroughs' publishes "Tarzan of the Apes"   

1912  Peter Gretton, British vice admiral on August - 27.   

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1407  Ashikaga Yoshikazu, Japanese shogun (d. 1425) was born on August - 27.   

1471  George von Saksen-Meissen, German potester of Frisia was born on this day in history.   

1471  George, Duke of Saxony (d. 1539) was born on August - 27.   

1487  Anna of Brandenburg, queen of Denmark (d. 1514) was born on August - 27.   

1545  Alessandro Farnese, Duke of Parma/general/diplomat was born on August - 27.   

1562  On this day in history birth of hans Leo Hassler, composer   

1583  Simon Besler, composer was born on this day in history.   

1630  Maria van Oosterwijck, Dutch flower painter was born on this day in history.   

0542  Death of Saint Caesarius of Arles on this day in history.   

0827  Death of Pope Eugene II on this day in history.   

1208  Irene Angelina, daughter of Isaac II Angeles, dies on August - 27.   

1312  Death of Arthur II, Duke of Brittany (b. 1262) on this day in history.   

1394  On this day in history death of chokei, Emperor of Japan (b. 1343)   

1450  Death of Reginald West, 6th Baron De La Warr, English politician (b. 1395) on August - 27.   

1521  On this day in history josquin Des Prez, composer, dies   

1522  Giovanni A Amadei/Amadeo, Italian sculptor/architect, dies at about 75 on August - 27.