27th April: Today In History

                                      

Today is Wednesday, April 27th, the 118 day of 2016. There are 248 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History:

Events:

1667   John Milton sells the copyright of Paradise Lost for ????10.

1773   The British Parliament passes the Tea Act

1897   Grant's Tomb is dedicated.

1981   The computer mouse is introduced

Birthdays:

1791   Samuel Morse (Inventor of the telegraph and Morse Code)

1822   Ulysses S. Grant (18th US President)

1927   Coretta Scott King (Civil Rights Leader)

1932   Casey Kasem (Radio Host)

1937   Sandy Dennis (Actress)

1959   Sheena Easton (Singer)