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27 April

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Contemporary era

1994

First multiracial elections in South Africa

On 27 April 1994, South Africa held its first free, multiracial elections.

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Contemporary era

1810

Beethoven composes Fur Elise

On 27 April 1810, Beethoven wrote down the famous bagatelle known as Fur Elise.

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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1521

Death of Magellan at Mactan

On 27 April 1521, explorer Ferdinand Magellan was killed at the Battle of Mactan in the Philippines.

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