History

On This Day – July 27

On This Day – July 27

  • 2012 Queen Elizabeth II officially opens the 2012 Summer Olympics in London

    It was the 3rd time London had hosted the multi-event international sports event. The ceremony was called Isles of Wonder and was directed by Danny Boyle.

  • 1985 Coup in Uganda

    Tito Lutwa Okello, an Ugandan military officer successfully staged a coup against president Milton Obote. He was ousted by current president Yoweri Museveni 6 months later.

  • 1955 Austrian State Treaty came to force

    The treaty re-established Austria as a democratic and sovereign country after World War II. It also ended the allied occupation of the country.

  • 1940 Bugs Bunny’s official debut

    Bugs Bunny made his official debut in A Wild Hare.

  • 1890 Vincent Van Gogh shoots himeslf

    The famed painter, shot himself in the chest. He died of his wounds two days later.