Events on July 27 in history

A Wild Hare (July 27, 1940)

The animated short A Wild Hare is released, introducing the character of Bugs Bunny.

A Wild Hare is a 1940 Warner Bros. Merrie Melodies cartoon was directed by Tex Avery. The short subject features Elmer Fudd and Bugs Bunny, the latter making what is considered his first official appearance.

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A Wild Hare
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Events on 1940

17 May

Brussels
World War II: Germany occupies Brussels, Belgium.
12 Jun

Erwin Rommel
World War II: Thirteen thousand British and French troops surrender to Major General Erwin Rommel at Saint-Valery-en-Caux.
5 Jul

Vichy France
World War II: The United Kingdom and the Vichy France government break off diplomatic relations.
10 Jul

Vichy France
World War II: The Vichy government is established in France.
11 Jul

Vichy France
World War II: Vichy France regime is formally established. Philippe Pétain becomes Prime Minister of France.

Events on July 27 in history

A Wild Hare (July 27, 1940)

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Events on 1940

Brussels

Erwin Rommel

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Vichy France

Vichy France