Page 7: Historical Events In September - 27

1970  On this day in history the final broadcast of The Original Amateur Hour occurs on CBS-TV. During its 22-year run, the show appeared on all three major networks.   

1972  Rory Storm, lead singer (Rory Storm & Hurricane), commits suicide on September - 27.   

1973  Soyuz 12 carries 2 cosmonauts into Earth orbit (2 days) on this day in history.   

1975  Mark Frechette, actor (Zabriskie Point, Uomini Contro), dies at 27 on this day in history.   

1979  The US Congress approves the establishment of the Department of Education as a federal cabinet agency on September - 27.   

1979  Gracie Fields, actress (Queen of Hearts), dies at 81 on September - 27.   

1981  Coenraad van Emde Boas, Dutch sexologist, dies at 77 on this day in history.   

1982  John Palmer becomes news anchor of the Today Show on this day in history.   

1982  Saad Sayd, [Abu Walid], Palestinian commandant in Lebanon, dies on September - 27.   

1983  Tino Rossi, singer/actor (Destins, Belle Menuniere), dies at 76 on this day in history.   

1984  John Facenda, sportscaster (NFL Action), dies at 72 on this day in history.   

1985  Hurricane Gloria's 130 MPH wind hits the Atlantic coast on this day in history.   

1985  On September - 27 lloyd Nolan, actor (Dr Chegley-Julia), dies of lung cancer at 83   

1986  Senate joins House of Reps voting for sweeping tax reforms on this day in history.   

1986  On September - 27 cliff Burton, rock bassist (Metallica), dies in bus crash at 24   

1987  On this day in history nFL players' strike   

1988  Grand jury evidence shows Tawana Brawley fabricated rape story on September - 27.   

1988  Lab tests reportedly show Shroud of Turin not Christ`s burial cloth on this day in history.   

1988  Senate votes for major federal tax code changes on this day in history.   

1988  William V Shannon, US ambassador to Ireland (1977-81), dies at 61 on September - 27.   

1989  On this day in history sony purchases Columbia Pictures for $3.4 billion cash   

1990  On September - 27 a gunman holds 33 people (killing 1) hostage in Berkley Calif   

1990  On September - 27 deposed emir of Kuwait address the UN General Assembly   

1990  Senate Judiciary committee approves Souter's Supreme Court nomination on September - 27.   

1990  On September - 27 tour de France champion Greg LeMond visits White House   

1991  "Princesses" premiers on CBS TV on September - 27.   

1991  Pres Bush decides to end full-time B-52 bombers alert on September - 27.   

1991  The first scheduled NHL exhibition game in St Petersburg Fla, is cancelled due to poor ice conditions (NY Islanders vs Boston Bruins) on this day in history.   

1991  On this day in history huib Orizand, Dutch actor (Paul Vlanderen), dies   

1992  Keith Prentice, US actor (Boys in the Band), dies on this day in history.   

1993  Andrei Solovyiov, Russian photographer, dies in battle at 38 on September - 27.   

1994  On this day in history gerald Bledsoe, DJ (Soul Alive, WWRL), dies of heart attack at 51   

1995  On September - 27 the US Treasury unveils its design for a new $100 bill, incorporating a number of anticounterfeiting measures.   

1995  Alison "Night Bird" Steele, DJ (WNEW-FM, WXRK-FM), dies of cancer on this day in history.   

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1275  John II of Brabant (d. 1312) was born on this day in history.   

1384  Cosimo de Medici, Italian Patron of the Arts was born on this day in history.   

1600  On this day in history birth of john Galle, Flemish engraver/printer, baptised   

1601  Louis XIII, king of France (1610-43) was born on this day in history.   

1627  Jacques Benigne Bossuet, French bishop (d. 1704) was born on September - 27.   

1637  On September - 27 birth of hieronymus Gradenthaler, composer   

1643  Solomon Stoddard, American Puritan clergyman was born on September - 27.   

1657  Sophia, regent of Russia (1682-89) was born on September - 27.   

1249  On September - 27 death of count Raymond VII of Toulouse (b. 1197)   

1259  Ezzeline III da Romano, gentleman of Verona/"cruel monster", dies on September - 27.   

1304  Death of John de Warenne, 7th Earl of Surrey, English soldier on September - 27.   

1404  William of Wykeham, chancellor/Bishop of Winchester, dies on this day in history.   

1557  On September - 27 death of emperor Go-Nara of Japan (b. 1497)   

1566  On this day in history marcus A Vida, [Marcus Hieronymus], Italian humanist/poet/bishop, dies   

1590  On September - 27 urban VII, [Giambattista Castagna], Italian Pope (1590), dies   

1612  Piotr Skarga, Polish theology/PM (Sanctity of Life), dies at 76 on September - 27.