Historical Events for 27th April 2025

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1667 - Blind and impoverished, English poet John Milton sells the copyright of "Paradise Lost" for £10
1813 - Americans under General Zebulon Pike capture York (now Toronto) from British regulars, militia and Ojibwe natives forcing a British withdrawal to Kingston; Pike is killed
1893 - Richard "King Dick" Seddon succeeds John Balance as premier of New Zealand and leader of Liberal Party
1911 - Following the resignation and death of William P. Frye, a compromise is reached to rotate the office of President pro tempore (for the time being) of the United States Senate
1935 - Yanks pull a 1st inning triple-play and beat Philadelphia A's 9-8
1959 - The last Canadian missionary leaves the People's Republic of China.
1964 - John Lennon's book of poetry and sketches "In His Own Write" is published in US
1972 - NYC Mayor John Lindsey appeals that John Lennon not be deported
2017 - NFL Draft: Texas AandM defensive end Myles Garrett first pick by Cleveland Browns
2022 - SpaceX, launches its Crew Dragon capsule with four astronauts, including Jessica Watkins - becomes 1st black woman to serve extended mission on International Space Station

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