Page 4: Historical Events In August - 27

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

1887  On August - 27 wilhelm Volkmar, composer, dies at 74   

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

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

1892  On August - 27 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 on August - 27.   

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 this day in history.   

1896  On August - 27 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) 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  Ad van Emmenes, Dutch soccer reporter on this day in history.   

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

1899  The birth of C.S Forester, English novelist on this day in history.   

1899  On this day in history 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  On this day in history 23rd US Mens Tennis: Hugh L Doherty beats William A Larned (60 63 108)   

1903  Xavier Villaurrutia, Mexican poet (Nocturno de los Angeles) on August - 27.   

1905  On this day in history alexander Johnston, CEO (Board of Inland Revenue)   

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

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

1909  On August - 27 jack Chesbro's final Yankee game   

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

1910  On August - 27 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 this day in history.   

1910  Clement of Maasdijk, 1st Dutch aircraft death on August - 27.   

1911  Chic White Sox Ed Walsh no-hits Boston, 5-0 on August - 27.   

1911  On August - 27 patience Edney, nurse/communist   

1912  Edgar Rice Burroughs publishes Tarzan of the Apes on this day in history.   

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

1912  On August - 27 peter Gretton, British vice admiral   

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1407  On this day in history birth of ashikaga Yoshikazu, Japanese shogun (d. 1425)   

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

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 August - 27.   

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

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

1583  Simon Besler, composer was born on August - 27.   

1630  On August - 27 birth of maria van Oosterwijck, Dutch flower painter   

0542  On this day in history death of saint Caesarius of Arles   

0827  Death of Pope Eugene II on August - 27.   

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

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

1394  Death of Chokei, Emperor of Japan (b. 1343) on August - 27.   

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

1521  Josquin Des Prez, composer, dies on August - 27.   

1522  On August - 27 giovanni A Amadei/Amadeo, Italian sculptor/architect, dies at about 75