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1. In 1813, the Battle of Fort Mims took place near Mobile, Alabama, when Creek Indians attacked and killed over 250 people, mostly civilians.
2. In 1929, the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom took place, with several Alabamians participating in the civil rights demonstration.
3. In 1982, Lawyer and civil rights activist Fred Gray became the first African American to serve as president of the Alabama State Bar.
4. In 1990, the town of Aliceville in west Alabama experienced a rare, strong earthquake measuring 4.6 magnitude.
5. In 2016, former Alabama Governor Robert Bentley resigned from office after pleading guilty to two misdemeanor charges related to a sexual scandal.
5 Fun Facts About August 27 In Alabama History
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