This Day in History: February 27

1693 1st women's magazine "Ladies' Mercury" published in London, England

In 1693, the first women's magazine called "Ladies' Mercury" was published in London, England. The magazine covered a variety of topics related to women's interests and was published monthly.

1900 Trades Union Congress and Independent Labour Party form Labour Representative Committee, leading to the establishment of the modern Labour Party in 1906

The Trades Union Congress and the Independent Labour Party formed the Labour Representative Committee in 1900, which eventually led to the establishment of the modern Labour Party in 1906. The Labour Party is a center-left political party in the United Kingdom and is one of the two major political parties in the country.

1932 Discovery of the neutron by James Chadwick

In 1932, English physicist James Chadwick discovered the neutron, which is a subatomic particle that has no charge. Chadwick's discovery revolutionized the field of nuclear physics and he was later awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1935 for his work.

1933 Nazi Germany's parliament building "The Reichstag" is destroyed by fire

In 1933, the Nazis set fire to Germany's parliament building, the Reichstag. They used the fire to justify harsh repression against political opponents and ultimately consolidate their power. The event is considered pivotal in the establishment of Nazi Germany.

1940 Discovery of carbon-14 (radiocarbon dating) by Martin Kamen and Sam Ruben

In 1940, Martin Kamen and Sam Ruben discovered carbon-14, which is a radioactive isotope of carbon that is used for radiocarbon dating. Radiocarbon dating is a technique used to determine the age of organic materials based on the decay rate of carbon-14.

1943 Non-violent protests in Berlin prevent the deportation of 2000 Jews

In 1943, a group of "Aryan" wives and relatives of detained Jewish men carried out non-violent protests in Berlin. The protests, known as the "Rosenstrasse protest," were successful in preventing the deportation of 2000 Jews to concentration camps.

1950 General Chiang Kai-shek elected president of Nationalist China

In 1950, General Chiang Kai-shek was elected as the president of Nationalist China. Chiang had previously served as the leader of the Republic of China and was a prominent figure in Chinese politics during the mid-20th century.

1957 Mao's famous speech "On Correct Handling of Contradictions Among People"

In 1957, Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong gave a famous speech to the Supreme State Conference called "On Correct Handling of Contradictions Among People." In the speech, Mao expounded his ideas on Maoism, which emphasized the importance of class struggle and the need for constant revolution.

2002 Muslim mob sets fire to train carrying Hindu pilgrims, killing 59 people

In 2002, a Muslim mob set fire to a train carrying Hindu pilgrims in India. The attack, which was allegedly in retaliation for an earlier incident, killed 59 people, including many women and children.

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