February 27

Friday 27, 2004:

A bombing of a Superferry by Abu Sayyaf in the Philippines kills 116, its worst terrorist attack.

Monday 27, 1989:

Venezuela is rocked by the Caracazo.

Thursday 27, 1986:

The United States Senate allows its debates to be televised on a trial basis.

Wednesday 27, 1974:

People magazine is published for the first time.

Saturday 27, 1864:

American Civil War: The first Northern prisoners arrive at the Confederate prison at Andersonville, Georgia.

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