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27tg Aug 1660 John Milton's books were burned in London, because of the author's attacks on King Charles II.

27th Aug 1784 The first balloon ascent was made in Britain, by James Tytler at Edinburgh.

27th Aug 1877 Birthday of The Hon. Charles Stewart Rolls, English motor manufacturer.

27th Aug 1896 The start (and end) of the Anglo-Zanzibar War. It was the shortest war in world history and lasted for just 38 minutes.

27th Aug 1899 The birth of C.S. Forester, the English novelist works include 12 book Horatio Hornblower series and The African Queen.

27 Aug 1900 Britain's first long distance bus service began between London and Leeds. The journey took 2 days!