On This Day in History – July 27

It was the 3rd time London had hosted the multi-event international sports event. The ceremony was called Isles of Wonder and was directed by Danny Boyle.

Tito Lutwa Okello, an Ugandan military officer successfully staged a coup against president Milton Obote. He was ousted by current president Yoweri Museveni 6 months later.

The treaty re-established Austria as a democratic and sovereign country after World War II. It also ended the allied occupation of the country.

Bugs Bunny made his official debut in A Wild Hare.

The famed painter, shot himself in the chest. He died of his wounds two days later.

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American baseball player

American wrestler, actor

English writer

French author

Indian scientist, politician, 11th President of India

English/American actor, singer, producer

Shah of Iran

American baseball player

American poet, art collector