On this day 27h July 1689 saw the Battle of Killiekrankie

27 July 1689 saw the Battle of Killiecrankie.  The battle occurred when the government sent north an army to deal with Viscount Dundee and his newly formed Jacobite army in its Atholl heartland. However, at Killiecrankie the Jacobites delivered a crushing blow to the government troops under General Mackay, but at the loss of Dundee. Without Dundee’s leadership, the uprising foundered after meeting strong resistance from Cameronians at Dunkeld. During the battle, one of Mackay’s soldiers, a Donald MacBean, is said to have jumped 18ft across the River Garry to safety at what is now known as the ‘Soldier’s Leap’.

1940 Bugs Bunny's official debut

Bugs Bunny made his official debut in A Wild Hare.

1890 Vincent Van Gogh shoots himeslf

The famed painter, shot himself in the chest. He died of his wounds two days later.