Historical Events In August - 27

1913  Lt Peter Nestrov, of Imperial Russian Air Service, performs a loop in a monoplane at Kiev (1st aerobatic maneuver in an airplane) on this day in history.   

1913  Arthur Benfield, head of Cheshire CID on this day in history.   

1914  On August - 27 2nd day of battle at Tannenberg: German bombs Usdau   

1914  Catherine Marshall, editor/writer on August - 27.   

1914  John Weiss, German new testament, dies on August - 27.   

1915  Italy declares war on Germany on August - 27.   

1915  On August - 27 walter W Heller, economist (Old Myths & New Realities)   

1916  Romania declares war on Austria-Hungary on this day in history.   

1916  Martha Raye, [Margaret Reed], Butte Mont, actress (Martha Raye Show) on August - 27.   

1917  Squadron of minesweepers departs U.S. for service off France on this day in history.   

1917  On August - 27 indians set club record by stealing eight bases in a game   

1918  On this day in history dr Joseph L Johnson named minister to Liberia   

1918  On August - 27 lt-Colonel William H. CLark-Kennedy (24th Cdn. Infantry Batt.) wins the Victoria Cross at Fresnes-Rouvroy, France   

1918  On August - 27 christy Mathewson resigns as Reds manager to accept a commission as a captain in chemical warfare branch of Army   

1918  Lord Winstanley, physician/British MP (Labour) on August - 27.   

1919  On this day in history john Cox, Flemish/US painter/dir (Museum of Fine Physician, Boston)   

1919  Louis Botha, South African soldier/statesman, dies on this day in history.   

1920  James Molyneaux, MP (Ulster unionist) on this day in history.   

1921  J E Clair of Acme Packing Co of Green Bay granted an NFL franchise on this day in history.   

1922  On this day in history paavo Nurmi runs world record 3000m (8:28.6)   

1922  On August - 27 carl Fuchs, composer, dies at 83   

1924  David Rowbotham, Australian poet on August - 27.   

1925  On this day in history ken Grieves, cricketer (NSW leg-spin all-rounder)   

1927  Parks College, America's oldest aviation school, opens on August - 27.   

1928  On this day in history 16 die in a NYC subway's 2nd worst accident   

1928  Kellogg-Briand Pact, where 60 nations agree to outlaw war on August - 27.   

1930  Didericus G van Epen, genealogist/Dutch Patriarch, dies at 62 on this day in history.   

1931  Willem H Nolens, priest/2nd Chamber member, dies on August - 27.   

1932  200,000 English textile workers strike on August - 27.   

1933  On this day in history earl Averill becomes 2nd Cleveland ballplayer to hit for cycle Moody defaults in 3rd set, trailing 3-0   

1934  On this day in history arlen, Ira Gershwin & Harburgs musical premieres in NYC   

1937  George E.T. Eyston sets world auto speed record at 345.49 MPH on this day in history.   

1937  Bkln Dodger Fred Frankhouse no-hits Cin, 5-0 in 7 2/3 inn game on August - 27.   

1938  On this day in history yanks Monte Pearson no-hits Indians 13-0, DiMaggio hits 3 triples   

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

1471  On this day in history birth of george von Saksen-Meissen, German potester of Frisia   

1471  On August - 27 birth of george, Duke of Saxony (d. 1539)   

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

1545  On August - 27 birth of alessandro Farnese, Duke of Parma/general/diplomat   

1562  Hans Leo Hassler, composer was born on this day in history.   

1583  On this day in history birth of simon Besler, composer   

1630  Maria van Oosterwijck, Dutch flower painter was born on August - 27.   

0542  On August - 27 death of saint Caesarius of Arles   

0827  Death of Pope Eugene II on August - 27.   

1208  On August - 27 irene Angelina, daughter of Isaac II Angeles, dies   

1312  On August - 27 death of arthur II, Duke of Brittany (b. 1262)   

1394  Death of Chokei, Emperor of Japan (b. 1343) on this day in history.   

1450  On August - 27 death of reginald West, 6th Baron De La Warr, English politician (b. 1395)   

1521  Josquin Des Prez, composer, dies on this day in history.   

1522  Giovanni A Amadei/Amadeo, Italian sculptor/architect, dies at about 75 on this day in history.