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Eugene O'Keefe
1827Dec, 10

Eugene O'Keefe

Eugene O'Keefe, Canadian businessman and philanthropist (d. 1913)
Eugene O'Keefe (10 December 1827 – 1 October 1913), baptized as Owen Keeffe, was an Irish-born Canadian businessman and philanthropist, well-known in the brewing industry for his signature brews. He incorporated the O'Keefe Brewery Company of Toronto Limited in 1891.

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Events on 1827

  • 7Mar

    Carmen de Patagones

    Brazilian marines unsuccessfully attack the temporary naval base of Carmen de Patagones, Argentina.
  • 7Apr

    Friction match

    John Walker, an English chemist, sells the first friction match that he had invented the previous year.
  • 4Jul

    New York State

    Slavery is abolished in New York State.
  • 17Aug

    Pope Leo XII

    Dutch King Willem I and Pope Leo XII sign concord
  • 17Oct

    Teatro alla Scala di Milano

    Bellini's third opera, Il pirata, is premiered at Teatro alla Scala di Milano