August 27 in history: Discovery of first ever commercial oil well, maiden flight of the first jet aircraft and more
Authored By Vyomica Berry
Published: Aug 27, 2020, 06:02 IST | Updated: Aug 27, 2020, 06:02 IST
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1859
First ever commercial oil well is discovered in Pennsylvania.
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1896
World's shortest war is fought between United Kingdom and Zanzibar, for 45 minutes.
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1939
The first jet aircraft Heinkel He makes its maiden flight.
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2003
Mars makes its closest approach to Earth in about 60,000 years.
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2008
Barack Obama becomes first African-American to be nominated as US President.
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