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Learn about the most intriguing events and historical facts that occurred on July 27 throughout history. The 208th day of the Gregorian calendar is July 27th. The Department of Foreign Affairs, which later became the State Department, was founded by Congress in 1789. Orville Wright set the record for the loneliest fight in 1909. In 1974, Congress requested that President Richard Nixon be impeached.
Leo is the zodiac sign for July 27. On this day, Alex Rodriguez and Jerry Van Dyke were born. On July 27th, National Creme Brûlée Day and National Scotch Day are commemorated. (July 27, 1890) (July 27, 1921) Happy Birthday! (July 27, 1963) (July 27, 1963) (July 27, 1996)
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Vincent van Gogh, a Dutch painter, commits suicide at Auvers-sur-Oise and dies two days later from his wounds.
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Researchers at the University of Toronto, led by biochemist Frederick Banting, have demonstrated that the hormone insulin is responsible for controlling blood sugar levels in humans.
Donnie Yen, Chinese-Hong Kong actor, director, producer, and martial artist.
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The Puijo observation tower atop Puijo Hill in Kuopio, Finland, is now open to the public. 
An explosive pipe bomb detonates at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, United States, during the 1996 Summer Games.
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