Monday, April 27, 2026

History for April 27

History for April 27 - On-This-Day.com 
Ulysses S. Grant 1822 - 18th U.S. President, Lt. General in command of all Union armies during the U.S. Civil War, nickname: Hero of Appomattox
  • 1521 - Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan was killed by natives in the Philippines.
  • 1813 - Americans under Gen. Pike capture York (present day Toronto) the seat of government in Ontario.
  • 1946 - The SS African Star was placed in service. It was the first commercial ship to be equipped with radar.
  • 1965 - "Pampers" were patented by R.C. Duncan.
  • 1989 - Student protestors took over Tiananmen Square in Beijing.

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