August 27 in history
Events on August 27
Notable events that happened on August 27 in past years.
- 2011
Hurricane Irene strikes the United States east coast, killing 47 and causing an estimated $15.6 billion in damage.
Wikipedia article: Hurricane Irene - 2003
The first six-party talks, involving South and North Korea, the United States, China, Japan and Russia, convene to find a peaceful resolution to the security concerns of the North Korean nuclear weapons program.
Wikipedia article: Six-party talks - 1985
Major General Muhammadu Buhari, Chairman of the Supreme Military Council of Nigeria, is ousted from power in a coup d'état led by Major General Ibrahim Babangida.
Wikipedia article: Muhammadu Buhari - 1979
The Troubles: Eighteen British soldiers are killed at the Warrenpoint ambush by the Provisional Irish Republican Army near Warrenpoint, Northern Ireland, in the deadliest attack on British forces during Operation Banner. An IRA bomb also kills British royal family member Lord Mountbatten and three others on his boat at Mullaghmore, Republic of Ireland.
Wikipedia article: The Troubles - 1963
An explosion at the Cane Creek potash mine near Moab, Utah kills 18 miners.
Wikipedia article: Intrepid Potash - 1943
World War II: Japanese forces evacuate New Georgia Island in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II.
Wikipedia article: World War II - 1933
The first Afrikaans Bible is introduced during a Bible Festival in Bloemfontein.
Wikipedia article: Bible translations into Afrikaans - 1918
Mexican Revolution: Battle of Ambos Nogales: U.S. Army forces skirmish against Mexican Carrancistas as part of the Mexican Border War.
Wikipedia article: Mexican Revolution - 1914
World War I: Siege of Tsingtao: A Japanese fleet commanded by Vice Admiral Sadakichi Kato imposes a blockade along the whole coastline of German Tsingtao, initiating the Siege of Tsingtao.
Wikipedia article: Siege of Tsingtao - 1893
The Sea Islands hurricane strikes the United States near Savannah, Georgia, killing between 1,000 and 2,000 people.
Wikipedia article: 1893 Sea Islands hurricane - 1832
Black Hawk, leader of the Sauk tribe of Native Americans, surrenders to U.S. authorities, ending the Black Hawk War.
Wikipedia article: Black Hawk (Sauk leader) - 1798
Wolfe Tone's United Irish and French forces clash with the British Army in the Battle of Castlebar, part of the Irish Rebellion of 1798, resulting in the creation of the French puppet Republic of Connacht.
Wikipedia article: Wolfe Tone - 1689
The Treaty of Nerchinsk is signed by Russia and the Qing Empire (Julian calendar).
Wikipedia article: Treaty of Nerchinsk - 1557
The Battle of St. Quentin results in Emmanuel Philibert becoming Duke of Savoy.
- 410
The sacking of Rome by the Visigoths ends after three days.
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