April 27 is the 118th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. If the ancient Mayans were correct, there are 238 days remaining until the end of time.
1526 Mogol King Babur beats off Sultan of Delhi before completely having his way with him
1870 Heinrich Schliemann discovers Troy
1897 Grant's Tomb (famed of song and legend) is dedicated.
1937 U.S. Social Security system makes its 1st benefit payment. According to the Bible of my friend Stevil, the payment went to Ida Mae Fuller who lived in Brattleboro. The check was for $22.54. Mrs. Fuller passsed away in 1975 at the age of 100.
1953 Wrestler Freddie Blassie coins term "Pencil neck geek"
1967 Gay Expo '67 opens in Montreal
1986 Captain Midnight (John R. MacDougall) interrupts HBO
1995 Coors Field in Colorado opens - Denver Rockies beat Mets 11-9 in 14
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