August 27 in History: Historical Events, Birthdays, Deaths & Holidays

1914  2nd day of battle at Tannenberg: German bombs Usdau   

1914  Catherine Marshall, editor/writer.   

1914  John Weiss, German new testament, dies.   

1915  Italy declares war on Germany   

1915  Walter W Heller, economist (Old Myths and New Realities).   

1916  Romania declares war on Austria-Hungary.   

1916  Martha Raye, [Margaret Reed], Butte Mont, actress (Martha Raye Show).   

1917  Squadron of minesweepers departs U.S. for service off France   

1917  Indians set club record by stealing eight bases in a game   

1918  Dr Joseph L Johnson named minister to Liberia   

1918  In this year, Lt-Colonel William H. CLark-Kennedy (24th Cdn. Infantry Batt.) claims the Victoria Cross at Fresnes-Rouvroy, France.   

1918  Christy Mathewson steps down as Reds manager to accept a commission as a captain in chemical warfare branch of Army   

1918  Lord Winstanley, physician/British MP (Labour).   

1919  John Cox, Flemish/US painter/dir (Museum of Fine Physician, Boston).   

1919  Louis Botha, South African soldier/statesman, dies   

1920  James Molyneaux, MP (Ulster unionist)   

1921  J E Clair of Acme Packing Co of Green Bay granted an NFL franchise   

1922  Paavo Nurmi runs world record 3000m (8:28.6).   

1922  Carl Fuchs, composer, dies at 83.   

1924  David Rowbotham, Australian poet   

1925  Ken Grieves, cricketer (NSW leg-spin all-rounder)   

1927  Parks College, America's oldest aviation school, opens   

1928  16 die in a NYC subway's 2nd worst accident.   

1928  Kellogg-Briand Pact, where 60 nations agree to outlaw war.   

1930  Didericus G van Epen, genealogist/Dutch Patriarch, dies at 62   

1931  Willem H Nolens, priest/2nd Chamber member, dies   

1932  200000 English textile workers strike.   

1933  Earl Averill is recorded as becoming 2nd Cleveland ballplayer to hit for cycle Moody defaults in 3rd set, trailing 3-0.   

1934  Arlen, Ira Gershwin and Harburgs musical premieres in NYC   

1937  George E.T. Eyston sets world auto speed record at 345.49 MPH.   

1937  Bkln Dodger Fred Frankhouse no-hits Cin, 5-0 in 7 2/3 inn game.   

1938  Yanks Monte Pearson no-hits Indians 13-0, DiMaggio hits 3 triples   

1939  Erich Warsitz makes inaugural jet-propelled flight (in a Heinkel He-178).   

1939  Erich Warsitz makes 1st jet-propelled flight (in a Heinkel He-178).   

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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  Josquin des prez: Composer,   

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