Page 4: Historical Events In August - 27

1886  Eric Coates, Hucknall Nottinghamshire England, viola player/composer on August - 27.   

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

1890  Man Ray, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, American artist and photographe (Dada) on August - 27.   

1892  On this day in history the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City is heavily damaged by fire.   

1892  NYC Metropolitan Opera House catches fire on August - 27.   

1894  On August - 27 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) on this day in history.   

1895  15th US Mens Tennis: Fred H Hovey beats Robert D Wrenn (63 62 64) on August - 27.   

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

1897  On August - 27 roger Bresnahan debuts as Wash Senator pitcher (later HOF catcher)   

1897  On this day in history ad van Emmenes, Dutch soccer reporter   

1898  On August - 27 enny de Leeuwe, [Engelina], actress (Anatevka)/wife of Pierre Mols   

1899  The birth of C.S Forester, English novelist on August - 27.   

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

1900  On August - 27 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 August - 27.   

1903  On August - 27 23rd US Mens Tennis: Hugh L Doherty beats William A Larned (60 63 108)   

1903  On August - 27 xavier Villaurrutia, Mexican poet (Nocturno de los Angeles)   

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

1908  Calgary City Rugby Foot-ball Club re-organizes as the Tigers on August - 27.   

1908  On August - 27 donald [George] Bradman, Australian cricketer (6,996 runs)   

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

1909  Lester W "Pres" Young, US jazz saxophonist on this day in history.   

1910  The birth of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Nobel Peace Prize winner on August - 27.   

1910  Using 20, 137,000 candlepower arc lights, 2 amateur baseball teams play a night game at White Sox Park on this day in history.   

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

1911  On August - 27 chic White Sox Ed Walsh no-hits Boston, 5-0   

1911  Patience Edney, nurse/communist on August - 27.   

1912  Edgar Rice Burroughs publishes Tarzan of the Apes on August - 27.   

1912  On August - 27 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 this day in history.   

1471  George von Saksen-Meissen, German potester of Frisia was born on August - 27.   

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

1562  Hans Leo Hassler, composer was born on August - 27.   

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 August - 27.   

0827  On August - 27 death of pope Eugene II   

1208  On this day in history 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 August - 27.   

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