What happend on 27th May

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28.05
1905

Russo-Japanese War: The Battle of Tsushima begins.

1901

In New Jersey, the Edison Storage Battery Company is founded.

1896

The F4-strength St. Louis-East St. Louis Tornado hits in St. Louis, Missouri and East Saint Louis, Illinois, killing at least 255 people and incurring $2.9 billion in damages (1997USD).

1895

Oscar Wilde is sent to prison for sodomy.

1883

Alexander III is crowned Tsar of Russia.

1860

Giuseppe Garibaldi begins his attack on Palermo, Sicily, as part of the Italian Unification.

1849

The Great Hall of Euston station, London opened.

1813

War of 1812: In Canada, American forces capture Fort George.

1703

Tsar Peter the Great founds the city of Saint Petersburg.

1328

Philip VI is crowned King of France.