Page 4: Historical Events In August - 27

1886  On August - 27 eric Coates, Hucknall Nottinghamshire England, viola player/composer   

1887  Wilhelm Volkmar, composer, dies at 74 on August - 27.   

1890  On August - 27 man Ray, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, American artist and photographe (Dada)   

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

1892  On August - 27 nYC Metropolitan Opera House catches fire   

1894  On this day in history 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  On this day in history 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) on this day in history.   

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  Roger Bresnahan debuts as Wash Senator pitcher (later HOF catcher) on August - 27.   

1897  Ad van Emmenes, Dutch soccer reporter on August - 27.   

1898  Enny de Leeuwe, [Engelina], actress (Anatevka)/wife of Pierre Mols on August - 27.   

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  Battle at Bergendal: Gen Buller beats Boer general Botha on August - 27.   

1901  Al Ritz, [Joaquim], Newark NJ, actor (Ritz Brothers, Hi Ya Chum) on August - 27.   

1902  Herbert Menges, composer on August - 27.   

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

1903  On this day in history xavier Villaurrutia, Mexican poet (Nocturno de los Angeles)   

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

1908  Calgary City Rugby Foot-ball Club re-organizes as the Tigers on this day in history.   

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 this day in history.   

1910  On August - 27 using 20, 137,000 candlepower arc lights, 2 amateur baseball teams play a night game at White Sox Park   

1910  On August - 27 clement of Maasdijk, 1st Dutch aircraft death   

1911  On this day in history chic White Sox Ed Walsh no-hits Boston, 5-0   

1911  On this day in history patience Edney, nurse/communist   

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

1912  On this day in history edgar Rice Burroughs' publishes "Tarzan of the Apes"   

1912  On this day in history peter Gretton, British vice admiral   

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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 this day in history 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 this day in history.   

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

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

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 this day in history.   

1208  On this day in history irene Angelina, daughter of Isaac II Angeles, dies   

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  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 this day in history giovanni A Amadei/Amadeo, Italian sculptor/architect, dies at about 75