August 27

    What happened on August 27 in history

    3 events fall on August 27, from 1859 to 1928. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on August 27

    1. 1859

      The first commercial oil well

      Drake strikes oil at Titusville, Pennsylvania.

      Play the 19th century round

    2. 1883

      Krakatoa's largest explosion

      Four blasts destroy most of the island and generate huge tsunamis.

      Read about Brooklyn Bridge Grand OpeningPlay the 19th century round

    3. 1928

      The Kellogg–Briand Pact

      States renounce war as an instrument of national policy.

      Read about Lindbergh's Arrival in Paris After Transatlantic FlightPlay the 20th century round

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