Historical Events In August - 27

1913  Lt Peter Nestrov, of Imperial Russian Air Service, performs a loop in a monoplane at Kiev (1st aerobatic maneuver in an airplane) on this day in history.   

1913  Arthur Benfield, head of Cheshire CID on this day in history.   

1914  2nd day of battle at Tannenberg: German bombs Usdau on August - 27.   

1914  Catherine Marshall, editor/writer on this day in history.   

1914  John Weiss, German new testament, dies on this day in history.   

1915  On August - 27 italy declares war on Germany   

1915  On August - 27 walter W Heller, economist (Old Myths & New Realities)   

1916  On this day in history romania declares war on Austria-Hungary   

1916  Martha Raye, [Margaret Reed], Butte Mont, actress (Martha Raye Show) on August - 27.   

1917  Squadron of minesweepers departs U.S. for service off France on this day in history.   

1917  Indians set club record by stealing eight bases in a game on August - 27.   

1918  Dr Joseph L Johnson named minister to Liberia on August - 27.   

1918  Lt-Colonel William H. CLark-Kennedy (24th Cdn. Infantry Batt.) wins the Victoria Cross at Fresnes-Rouvroy, France on August - 27.   

1918  On this day in history christy Mathewson resigns as Reds manager to accept a commission as a captain in chemical warfare branch of Army   

1918  Lord Winstanley, physician/British MP (Labour) on this day in history.   

1919  John Cox, Flemish/US painter/dir (Museum of Fine Physician, Boston) on this day in history.   

1919  Louis Botha, South African soldier/statesman, dies on this day in history.   

1920  James Molyneaux, MP (Ulster unionist) on this day in history.   

1921  J E Clair of Acme Packing Co of Green Bay granted an NFL franchise on this day in history.   

1922  On August - 27 paavo Nurmi runs world record 3000m (8:28.6)   

1922  Carl Fuchs, composer, dies at 83 on this day in history.   

1924  David Rowbotham, Australian poet on August - 27.   

1925  On this day in history ken Grieves, cricketer (NSW leg-spin all-rounder)   

1927  On this day in history parks College, America's oldest aviation school, opens   

1928  16 die in a NYC subway's 2nd worst accident on this day in history.   

1928  Kellogg-Briand Pact, where 60 nations agree to outlaw war on August - 27.   

1930  Didericus G van Epen, genealogist/Dutch Patriarch, dies at 62 on this day in history.   

1931  Willem H Nolens, priest/2nd Chamber member, dies on August - 27.   

1932  On August - 27 200,000 English textile workers strike   

1933  Earl Averill becomes 2nd Cleveland ballplayer to hit for cycle Moody defaults in 3rd set, trailing 3-0 on August - 27.   

1934  On August - 27 arlen, Ira Gershwin & Harburgs musical premieres in NYC   

1937  George E.T. Eyston sets world auto speed record at 345.49 MPH on this day in history.   

1937  On August - 27 bkln Dodger Fred Frankhouse no-hits Cin, 5-0 in 7 2/3 inn game   

1938  On this day in history yanks Monte Pearson no-hits Indians 13-0, DiMaggio hits 3 triples   

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1407  Ashikaga Yoshikazu, Japanese shogun (d. 1425) was born on August - 27.   

1471  On this day in history birth of george von Saksen-Meissen, German potester of Frisia   

1471  George, Duke of Saxony (d. 1539) was born on August - 27.   

1487  On August - 27 birth of anna of Brandenburg, queen of Denmark (d. 1514)   

1545  On August - 27 birth of alessandro Farnese, Duke of Parma/general/diplomat   

1562  Hans Leo Hassler, composer was born on August - 27.   

1583  On August - 27 birth of simon Besler, composer   

1630  On August - 27 birth of maria van Oosterwijck, Dutch flower painter   

0542  Death of Saint Caesarius of Arles on August - 27.   

0827  On August - 27 death of pope Eugene II   

1208  Irene Angelina, daughter of Isaac II Angeles, dies on August - 27.   

1312  On August - 27 death of arthur II, Duke of Brittany (b. 1262)   

1394  On August - 27 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 this day in history.   

1522  On this day in history giovanni A Amadei/Amadeo, Italian sculptor/architect, dies at about 75