What Happened on June 27, 1890

Historical Events

  • Canadian boxer George Dixon becomes first black world champion when he stops English bantamweight champion Edwin "Nunc" Wallace in 18 rounds in London, England

Attack on Motlousi

Cecil Rhodes' colonists attack Motlousi in Matabeleland

About June 27, 1890

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 133 years, 9 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer