April 27 in history : First Spanish settlement, South Africa first multiracial elections and more!

 | Updated: Apr 27, 2020, 09:03 AM IST

From the first Spanish settlement to first multiracial elections of South Africa.

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1565

Cebu, first Spanish settlement set up in the Philippines.

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1906

The State Duma of Russian Empire meets for the first time.

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1974

10,000 march in Washington seeking impeachment of US President Nixon.

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1994

South Africa holds first multiracial elections.

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2009

GM announces plans to phase out Pontiac.    

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