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Welcome back to “This Day in History“! Today, we're diving into the notable events that happened on May 27th. At the turn of the 13th century, in 1199, John was crowned King of England after the death of his brother Richard I. This coronation marked a pivotal shift in English history, with King John's reign heavily influencing the country's future. Fast forward to the early 18th century, in 1703, Russian Tsar Peter the Great founded Saint Petersburg, aiming to open a “window to Europe.“ This historic event was instrumental in modernizing Russia and establishing it as a major European power. On May 27th, 1849, the Great Hall at Euston station in London, an architectural masterpiece, was opened. This event played a significant role in the expansion and development of British railways, revolutionizing transportation in the UK. Jumping to 1873, archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann unearthed “Priam's Treasure“ in Hisarlik (Troy), Anatolia.
