Historical Events of August 27 Quiz

Question 1

What significant event began on 27 August 1859?

Accepted Answer

Drilling began for first commercial oil discovery

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First steamship was built

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Construction of first railway line

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First electricity generation facility opened

Question 2

Where was the oil drilling started on 27 August 1859?

Accepted Answer

Pennsylvania, United States

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Russia

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Middle East

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Texas, United States

Question 3

Which international day is celebrated on 27 August?

Accepted Answer

International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade

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International Women's Day

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World Health Day

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World Environment Day

Question 4

Which Indian leader was born on 27 August?

Accepted Answer

Abul Kalam Azad

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Jawaharlal Nehru

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Rajendra Prasad

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Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

Question 5

What event occurred on 27 August 1910?

Accepted Answer

Establishment of Republic in Portugal

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Declaration of Independence struggle in India

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Beginning of First World War

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American Declaration of Independence

Question 6

Which famous astronomer was born on 27 August?

Accepted Answer

William Herschel

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Nicolaus Copernicus

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Galileo Galilei

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Johannes Kepler

Question 7

What important event occurred on 27 August 1945?

Accepted Answer

Japan's surrender acceptance

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Atomic bomb explosion

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Formation of United Nations

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Germany's surrender

Question 8

Who was assassinated on 27 August 1979?

Accepted Answer

Lord Mountbatten

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Queen Victoria

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King George VI

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Prince Philip

Question 9

In which country is 'Mother Teresa Day' celebrated on 27 August?

Accepted Answer

India

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Albania

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Vatican City

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Italy

Question 10

Which volcanic eruption occurred on 27 August 1883?

Accepted Answer

Krakatoa

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Mount Vesuvius

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Mount Etna

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Mount Fuji

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