Page 4: Historical Events In August - 27

1886  Eric Coates, Hucknall Nottinghamshire England, viola player/composer.   

1887  Wilhelm Volkmar, composer, dies at 74   

1890  Man Ray, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, American artist and photographe (Dada)   

1892  The Metropolitan Opera House in New York City is heavily damaged by fire.   

1892  NYC Metropolitan Opera House catches fire.   

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

1894  Charles Meredith, Knoxville Pa, actor (Court of Last Resort)   

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

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

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

1896  Zanzibar loses to England in a 38 minute war (9:02 AM-9:40 AM)   

1897  Roger Bresnahan debuts as Wash Senator pitcher (later HOF catcher).   

1897  Ad van Emmenes, Dutch soccer reporter   

1898  Enny de Leeuwe, [Engelina], actress (Anatevka)/wife of Pierre Mols.   

1899  C.S Forester, English novelist is born   

1899  Byron Foulger, Ogden UT, actor (River's Edge, Up in Smoke).   

1900  Battle at Bergendal: Gen Buller beats Boer general Botha.   

1901  Al Ritz, [Joaquim], Newark NJ, actor (Ritz Brothers, Hi Ya Chum).   

1902  Herbert Menges, composer.   

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

1903  Xavier Villaurrutia, Mexican poet (Nocturno de los Angeles).   

1905  Alexander Johnston, CEO (Board of Inland Revenue).   

1908  Calgary City Rugby Foot-ball Club re-organizes as the Tigers.   

1908  Donald [George] Bradman, Australian cricketer (6996 runs)   

1909  Jack Chesbro's final Yankee game.   

1909  Lester W "Pres" Young, US jazz saxophonist   

1910  Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Nobel Peace Prize winner is born   

1910  Using 20, 137000 candlepower arc lights, 2 amateur baseball teams play a night game at White Sox Park   

1910  Clement of Maasdijk, 1st Dutch aircraft death   

1911  Chic White Sox Ed Walsh no-hits Boston, 5-0   

1911  Patience Edney, nurse/communist   

1912  In this year, Edgar Rice Burroughs publishes Tarzan of the Apes.   

1912  In this year, Edgar Rice Burroughs' publishes "Tarzan of the Apes".   

1912  Peter Gretton, British vice admiral.   

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1407  Ashikaga yoshikazu: Japanese shogun   

1471  George von saksen-meissen: German potester of frisia   

1471  George: Duke of saxony   

1487  Anna of brandenburg: Queen of denmark   

1545  Alessandro farnese: Duke of parma/general/diplomat   

1562  Hans leo hassler: Composer   

1583  Simon besler: Composer   

1630  Maria van oosterwijck: Dutch flower painter   

0542  Saint caesarius of arles: Saint caesarius of arles   

0827  Pope eugene ii: Pope eugene ii   

1208  Death of Irene angelina: Daughter of isaac ii angeles,   

1312  Death of Arthur ii: Duke of brittany (b. 1262)   

1394  Chokei: Emperor of japan (b. 1343)   

1450  Reginald west: 6th baron de la warr, english politician (b. 1395)   

1521  Death of Josquin des prez: Composer,   

1522  Death of Giovanni a amadei/amadeo: Italian sculptor/architect,