Today in History

Events on Jul 27

2003
Oakwood Mutiny
More than 300 soldiers led by junior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines holed up in a luxurious Oakwood apartments in Makati City in an attempt to overthrow the Arroyo Administration.

1996
Bomb Explosion during Atlanta Olympics
A pipe bomb explodes at the public Centennial Olympic Park during the Atlanta Olympics, killing one person and injuring more than 100.

1976
John Lennon Becomes Permanent US Resident
John Lennon finally gets his request for permanent residency in the United States approved.

1946
Remains of Manuel Quezon arrive from the States
The remains of the late President Manuel L. Quezon arrive from the United States on board the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Princeton.

1940
First Appearance of Bugs Bunny
Bugs Bunny makes his first official appearance in the Warner Bros. animated cartoon, ''A Wild Hare.''

1921
Banting and Best Isolate Insulin
Canadian scientists Frederick Banting and Charles Best successfully isolate insulin for the first time.

1914
Founding of Iglesia ni Cristo
Felix Manalo founds the Iglesia ni Cristo Church.

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