What Happened on August 27?
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EVENTS ON AUGUST 27
Explore the most important historical events that happened on August 27, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
1893 Sea Islands hurricane
Year:
1893
The Sea Islands hurricane strikes the United States near Savannah, Georgia, killing between 1,000 and 2,000 people.
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Japanese invasion of Taiwan (1895)
Year:
1895
Japanese invasion of Taiwan: Battle of Baguashan: The Empire of Japan decisively defeats a smaller Formosan army at Changhua, crippling the short-lived Republic of Formosa and leading to its surrender two months later.
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1883 eruption of Krakatoa
Year:
1883
Eruption of Krakatoa: Four enormous explosions almost completely destroy the island of Krakatoa and cause years of climate change.
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1881 Atlantic hurricane season
Year:
1881
The Georgia hurricane makes landfall near Savannah, Georgia, resulting in an estimated 700 deaths.
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Petroleum
Year:
1859
Petroleum is discovered in Titusville, Pennsylvania, leading to the world's first commercially successful oil well.
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Anglo-Zanzibar War
Year:
1896
Anglo-Zanzibar War: The shortest war in world history (09:02 to 09:40), between the United Kingdom and Zanzibar.
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Qing dynasty
Year:
1908
The Qing dynasty promulgates the Qinding Xianfa Dagang, the first constitutional document in the history of China, transforming the Qing empire into a constitutional monarchy.
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Kingdom of Romania
Year:
1916
World War I: The Kingdom of Romania declares war on Austria-Hungary, entering the war as one of the Allied nations.
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BIRTHS ON AUGUST 27
Discover famous people and historical figures born on August 27, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Antonia Fraser
Year of birth:
1932
Antonia Fraser, English historian and author
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Cor Brom
Year of birth:
1932
Cor Brom, Dutch footballer and manager (died 2008)
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Sri Chinmoy
Year of birth:
1931
Sri Chinmoy, Indian-American guru and poet (died 2007)
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Joe Cunningham (baseball)
Year of birth:
1931
Joe Cunningham, American baseball player and coach (died 2021)
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Gholamreza Takhti
Year of birth:
1930
Gholamreza Takhti, Iranian wrestler and politician (died 1968)
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Aase Foss Abrahamsen
Year of birth:
1930
Aase Foss Abrahamsen, Norwegian writer (died 2023)
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Frank Yablans
Year of birth:
1935
Frank Yablans, American screenwriter and producer (died 2014)
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Ernie Broglio
Year of birth:
1935
Ernie Broglio, American baseball player (died 2019)
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DEATHS ON AUGUST 27
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on August 27, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Childe Hassam
Year of death:
1935
Childe Hassam, American painter and academic (born 1859)
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Georg von Boeselager
Year of death:
1944
Georg von Boeselager, German soldier (born 1915)
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Hubert Pál Álgyay
Year of death:
1945
Hubert Pál Álgyay, Hungarian engineer, designed the Petőfi Bridge (born 1894)
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Charles Evans Hughes
Year of death:
1948
Charles Evans Hughes, American lawyer and politician, 11th Chief Justice of the United States (born 1862)
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Frank Harris
Year of death:
1931
Frank Harris, Irish-American journalist and author (born 1856)
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Wiel Nolens
Year of death:
1931
Willem Hubert Nolens, Dutch priest and politician (born 1860)
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Emil Christian Hansen
Year of death:
1909
Emil Christian Hansen, Danish physiologist and mycologist (born 1842)
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Reşat Çiğiltepe
Year of death:
1922
Reşat Çiğiltepe, Turkish colonel (born 1879)
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HOLIDAYS ON AUGUST 27
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on August 27 around the world.
Phanourios the Newly-Revealed
Christian feast day: Phanourios of Rhodes
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Our Lady of La Vang
Christian feast day: Our Lady of La Vang
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Narnus
Christian feast day: Narnus
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Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet
Christian feast day: Thomas Gallaudet and Henry Winter Syle (Episcopal Church)
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August 27 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: August 27 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Lyndon Baines Johnson Day
Lyndon Baines Johnson Day (Texas, United States)
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Independence Day of the Republic of Moldova
Independence Day (Republic of Moldova), celebrates the independence of Moldova from the USSR in 1991.
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Baculus of Sorrento
Christian feast day: Baculus of Sorrento
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