Fun Facts about Today in History

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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.

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(April 27, 1960) Togo, a West African country, gained independence after several years as an autonomous republic inside the French Union.
Advertisements (April 27, 1961) Sierra Leone, a British colony and protectorate for many years, gained independence within the British Commonwealth, with Sir Milton Margai as the first prime minister.
(April 27, 1981) The first personal computer mouse was introduced by Xerox PARC.
(April 27, 1992) Betty Boothroyd, a British politician, was the first woman to be elected Speaker of the House of Commons, a position she held until 2000.
(April 27, 2007) Mstislav Rostropovich, a Russian conductor and musician who was one of the most recognised cellists of the twentieth century, died at the age of 80.
(Died on April 27, 2021) Manoj Das, Indian writer (b. 1934).