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Today in History


We may not think much about the historic events that have impacted our country or the world in our daily lives. However, when we take a step back and examine them more closely, we realise how critical they are to everything we do today.

On this day in history, here are some happenings you might not have known about.

Event

(July 27, 1890)
Vincent van Gogh, a Dutch painter, commits suicide at Auvers-sur-Oise and dies two days later from his wounds. photo source: wikimedia.org

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(July 27, 1921)
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.

Happy Birthday! (July 27, 1963)
Donnie Yen, Chinese-Hong Kong actor, director, producer, and martial artist. photo source: wikimedia.org

(July 27, 1963)
The Puijo observation tower atop Puijo Hill in Kuopio, Finland, is now open to the public.

(July 27, 1996)
An explosive pipe bomb detonates at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, United States, during the 1996 Summer Games.

Written by James

James has always been intrigued by dinosaurs, the universe, technology, and animals. With a Bachelor of Computer Science and years of writing expertise, he joined World Amazing Facts in 2021 as a staff writer.

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