Historical Events for 27th April 2023

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1956 - Undefeated world heavyweight boxing champion Rocky Marciano, retires from the ring
1960 - 1st atomic powered electric-drive submarine launched (Tullibee)
1965 - "I'm Solomon" closes at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC after 7 performances
1984 - Cleveland Indians beat Detroit Tigers, 8-4, in 19 innings
1989 - Beijing students take over Tiananmen Square in China
1991 - Firestone World Bowling Tournament of Champions won by David Ozio
1992 - "Small Family Business" opens at Music Box Theater NYC for 48 performances
2007 - Estonian authorities remove the Bronze Soldier, a Soviet Red Army war memorial in Tallinn, amid political controversy with Russia.
2014 - Ariana Grande's first single from her album, "Problem" featuring Iggy Azalea, is released
2021 - Pfizer announces it is working on a new antiviral therapy to treat COVID-19 at its onset and prevent hospitalization

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