TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Today is Tuesday, September 27, the 270th day of 2011. There are 95 days left in the year.

1290 ― Earthquake in Gulf of Chili, China, reportedly kills 100,000

1540 ― The Society of Jesus (Jesuits) founded by Ignatius Loyola

1821 ― The Mexican empire declares its independence

1928 ― The U.S. recognizes the Nationalist Chinese government

1930 ― Bobby Jones completes the Grand Slam of Golf

1937 ― First Santa Claus school opens (Albion, N.Y.)

1939 ― Warsaw, Poland, surrenders to Germans after 19 days of resistance

1940 ― Black leaders protest discrimination in the U.S. armed forces

1953 ― Typhoon destroys 1/3 of Nagoya, Japan

1964 ― Warren Commission released, finding Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone