CoM Moderators Posted April 27 Posted April 27 Historical Events 1773 - British Parliament passes the Tea Act (Boston won't like this) 1911 - Indian passive resistance in South Africa is suspended when General Jan Smuts enters into negotiations with Mahatma Gandhi 1950 - Musical revue "Tickets, Please" opens at Coronet Theater, later transferring to the Mark Hellinger Theatre, NYC; runs for 245 performances 1981 - Paul McCartney's rock band Wings breaks-up 1997 - "Stanley" closes at Circle in the Square Theater, NYC More Historical Events » Famous Birthdays 1903 - Frank Belknap Long, American writer (Rim of the Unknown), born in New York City (d. 1994) 1903 - Hans Kosterlitz, German-British biochemist (endorphins), born in Berlin (d. 1996) 1971 - Craig Keith, American football tight end (Jacksonville Jaguars), born in Raleigh, North Carolina 1972 - Maura West, American actress (As the World Turns), born in Springfield, Massachusetts 1989 - Emily Rios, American actress (Andrea Cantillo-Breaking Bad), born in Los Angeles, California More Famous Birthdays » Famous Deaths 1881 - Ludwig von Benedek, Austrian general, dies at 76 1952 - Guido Castelnuovo, Italian mathematician, dies at 86 1994 - John Preston, American writer (Gay House, Big Gay Book), dies at 48 1999 - Cyril Washbrook, English cricket batsman (37 Tests, 6 x 100, HS 195; Lancashire CCC), dies at 84 2009 - Woo Seung-yeon, South Korean actress and model, dies at 25 More Famous Deaths »
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