April 27

    What happened on April 27 in history

    3 events fall on April 27, from 1521 to 1994. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on April 27

    1. 1521

      Magellan is killed

      The navigator dies in the Battle of Mactan in the Philippines.

      Read about Cortés Arrives in TenochtitlanPlay the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1667

      Milton sells Paradise Lost

      The blind poet accepts ten pounds for the copyright.

      Read about Great Fire of London at Pudding LanePlay the Exploration & revolution round

    3. 1994

      South Africa's first free election

      Voters of all races queue for hours; Mandela becomes president weeks later.

      Play the 20th century round

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