April 27

Thursday 27, 1961:

Sierra Leone is granted its independence from the United Kingdom, with Milton Margai as the first Prime Minister.

Thursday 27, 1950:

Apartheid: In South Africa, the Group Areas Act is passed formally segregating races.

Monday 27, 1908:

The 1908 Summer Olympics open in London.

Wednesday 27, 1904:

The Australian Labor Party becomes the first such party to gain national government, under Chris Watson.

Monday 27, 1840:

Foundation stone for new Palace of Westminster, London, laid by wife of Sir Charles Barry.

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