August
27
Alberta almanac
On this day in Alberta
9 Albertans share 27 August, spanning 1934 to 2023.
- 8 born
- 1 died
1927
The Famous Five launch the Persons Case
Emily Murphy gathered Nellie McClung, Irene Parlby, Louise McKinney and Henrietta Muir Edwards at her Edmonton home to sign the petition asking whether women are “persons” eligible for the Senate — the start of the Persons Case.
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Also on this date
- 1934Reggie ParksBorn
Canadian professional wrestler and engraver
Read on Wikipediasource data92 years ago today
- 1941Bernard EbbersBorn
Canadian businessman and fraudster (1941-2020)
Read on Wikipediasource data85 years ago today
- 1945
- 1962
- 1963
- 1979
- 1980
- 1992
- 2023
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