Historical Events
- Richard "King Dick" Seddon succeeds John Balance as premier of New Zealand and leader of Liberal Party
Famous Birthdays
Draža Mihailović (1893-1946)
Serbian WWII hero and war criminal, born in Ivanjica, Serbia
- Norman Bel Geddes, American theatrical designer (Rivals, Dead End), born in Adrian, Michigan (d. 1958)
Famous Deaths
John Ballance (1839-1893)
14th Prime Minister of New Zealand & the founder of the Liberal Party, dies of intestinal disease after a major surgical operation at 54
- John Murray Corse, American politician and Brevet Major General (Union Army), dies on his 58th birthday
Died in 1893 1893 Highlights
About April 27, 1893
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 131 years and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
