Events & Holidays In August - 27

Anniversary of the Women's Revolt (Guinea)

Independence Day (Moldova)

Petroleum Day (Texas) (United States of America)

1407  Ashikaga Yoshikazu, Japanese shogun (d. 1425) was born on this day in history.   

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 this day in history.   

1487  Anna of Brandenburg, queen of Denmark (d. 1514) was born on this day in history.   

1545  Alessandro Farnese, Duke of Parma/general/diplomat was born on this day in history.   

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

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  On this day in history death of saint Caesarius of Arles   

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

1208  Irene Angelina, daughter of Isaac II Angeles, dies on this day in history.   

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  On this day in history 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.