Deaths on August 27

Cesare Pavese

Died on August 27, 1950

Cesare Pavese, Italian author, poet, and critic (b. 1908)

Cesare Pavese (UK: pav-AY-zay, -⁠zee, Italian: [ˈtʃeːzare paˈveːze, ˈtʃɛː-, -eːse]; 9 September 1908 – 27 August 1950) was an Italian novelist, poet, short story writer, translator, literary critic, and essayist.

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Events on 1950

23 Jan

Jerusalem
The Knesset resolves that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel.
9 Feb

Joseph McCarthy
Second Red Scare: US Senator Joseph McCarthy accuses the United States Department of State of being filled with Communists.
13 May

Silverstone Circuit
The first round of the Formula One World Championship is held at Silverstone.
19 May

Suez Canal
Egypt announces that the Suez Canal is closed to Israeli ships and commerce.
11 Sep

Harry S. Truman
Korean War: President Harry S. Truman approved military operations north of the 38th parallel.

Deaths on August 27

Cesare Pavese

Died on August 27, 1950

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Jerusalem

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