27 February in history.

1940

Carbon-14 is discovered. Chemists Martin Kamen and Sam Ruben found carbon-14. Scientists later learned to use it to work out the age of ancient bones, wood and cloth.

Wikipedia: Carbon-14

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More from 27 February

1. 

   425

   A university for Constantinople

   Emperor Theodosius II founded a school of higher learning in Constantinople, encouraged by his wife, Aelia Eudocia.

   Wikipedia: University of ConstantinopleWikipedia: Aelia Eudocia

   Photo: Unknown author / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.5)

2. 

   1860

   Lincoln's Cooper Union speech

   Abraham Lincoln, then little known in the East, gave a careful speech in New York that impressed listeners and helped him win the presidency.

   Wikipedia: Cooper Union speechWikipedia: Abraham Lincoln

   Photo: Adam Cuerden / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

3. 

   1900

   FC Bayern Munich is founded

   A group of football players in Munich formed their own club. It became the most successful club in German football.

   Wikipedia: FC Bayern Munich

   Photo: FC Bayern Munich / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

4. 

   1996

   Pokémon begins

   Pocket Monsters Red and Green came out in Japan. The games grew into one of the biggest entertainment series in the world.

   Wikipedia: PokémonWikipedia: Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow

   Photo: Pokémon , Nintendo / Creatures Inc. / Game Freak Inc. / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

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