August 27: What Happened on This Day in History

• 2008: Alberto Gonzales officially resigns from his position as United States Attorney General, ending a controversial tenure marked by significant legal and political challenges.
• 2006: Comair Flight 5191 crashed during takeoff from Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Kentucky, while en route to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia. The tragic accident resulted in 49 out of 50 passengers and crew members losing their lives, with only one survivor.
• 2000: On August 27, 2000, a devastating fire broke out at the Ostankino Tower, a prominent telecommunications and broadcasting landmark in Moscow, Russia. The massive 540-meter (1,772-foot) tall structure was severely damaged, and tragically, three people lost their lives during the incident. The fire highlighted significant safety concerns in critical infrastructure and raised questions about emergency response protocols for high-rise buildings.
• 1994: The Broadway comedy 'Laughter on the 23rd Floor', written by renowned playwright Neil Simon, completed its successful run at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City after 320 performances. The play, which is semi-autobiographical and based on Simon's experiences as a comedy writer in the 1950s, was a comedic exploration of the television writing world.
• 1990: A Major League Baseball game between the Brewers and Blue Jays experiences a 35-minute delay due to a swarm of gnats, causing an unusual interruption in the sporting event.
• 1987: On August 27, 1987, Philippine government forces successfully repelled a significant coup attempt by approximately 300 rebel troops seeking to overthrow President Corazon Aquino. The pre-dawn military uprising targeted the Malacanang presidential palace, with dissident soldiers loyal to deposed president Ferdinand Marcos leading the attack. President Aquino and her senior officials quickly addressed the nation via radio, reassuring citizens that the coup had been effectively neutralized, though mopping-up operations were still ongoing. The confrontation resulted in at least 61 people wounded, with one confirmed fatality. Most of the injured were civilians caught in the crossfire, highlighting the chaotic nature of the attempted coup. This event underscored the ongoing political instability in the Philippines during the post-Marcos era and Aquino's efforts to consolidate democratic governance.
• 1985: NASA launched the Space Shuttle Discovery on its 20th mission (STS-51-I), with the primary objectives of deploying three communication satellites and conducting repairs on a fourth malfunctioning satellite in orbit.
• 1983: Haiti officially adopted a new constitution, marking a significant moment in the country's political development and governance structure.
• 1977: The musical 'Chicago' concludes its run at the 46th Street Theater in New York City after an impressive 947 performances, marking a significant achievement in Broadway theater history.
• 1975: The US Tennis Open held its inaugural night match, with Onny Parun of New Zealand defeating Stan Smith in a historic evening tennis event that expanded the tournament's format and viewer experience.

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August 27th marks the 239th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 240th in case of leap years).

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August 27th is the 27th day of the month of August.

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