August 27
Sunday 27, 2000:
Ostankino Tower in Moscow catches fire, three people are killed.
Tuesday 27, 1985:
The Nigerian government is peacefully overthrown by Army Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Ibrahim Babangida.
Wednesday 27, 1828:
1828 - The Russians defeat the Turks at Akhaltzikke.
Tuesday 27, 1776:
Battle of Long Island, in present day Brooklyn, New York, British forces under General William Howe defeat Americans under General George Washington
Monday 27, -479:
Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan commander of the Greek army in the Battle of Plataea. Along the with the Greek victory on the same day in the Battle of Mycale, the Persian invasion of Greece ended.
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