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 this day in history.   

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  NYC Metropolitan Opera House catches fire on this day in history.   

1894  Congress passes Wilson-Gorman Tariff Act, which includes a graduated income tax later struck down by the Supreme Court on this day in history.   

1894  Charles Meredith, Knoxville Pa, actor (Court of Last Resort) on August - 27.   

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

1896  On August - 27 zanzibar loses to England in a 38 minute war (9 02 AM-9 40 AM)   

1896  On August - 27 england defeated Zanzibar in a 38-minute war (9:02 AM-9:40 AM)   

1896  On August - 27 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 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  On August - 27 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  On August - 27 al Ritz, [Joaquim], Newark NJ, actor (Ritz Brothers, Hi Ya Chum)   

1902  On August - 27 herbert Menges, composer   

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

1903  Xavier Villaurrutia, Mexican poet (Nocturno de los Angeles) on this day in history.   

1905  On August - 27 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  Donald [George] Bradman, Australian cricketer (6,996 runs) on this day in history.   

1909  Jack Chesbro's final Yankee game on this day in history.   

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

1910  On this day in history the birth of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Nobel Peace Prize winner   

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  Chic White Sox Ed Walsh no-hits Boston, 5-0 on this day in history.   

1911  Patience Edney, nurse/communist on this day in history.   

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

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 this day in history.   

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 this day in history.   

1562  On this day in history birth of hans Leo Hassler, composer   

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

1630  On this day in history birth of maria van Oosterwijck, Dutch flower painter   

0542  On August - 27 death of saint Caesarius of Arles   

0827  On August - 27 death of pope Eugene II   

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 August - 27.   

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

1450  On August - 27 death of reginald West, 6th Baron De La Warr, English politician (b. 1395)   

1521  On this day in history josquin Des Prez, composer, dies   

1522  Giovanni A Amadei/Amadeo, Italian sculptor/architect, dies at about 75 on August - 27.