27 August 1776 August 26, 2011 Author: Staff British forces under General William Howe defeat the Americans under General George Washington in The Battle of Long Island. Famous Words of Inspiration...""Life itself is a quotation. Jorge Luis Borges One must be a wise reader to quote wisely and well." Amos Bronson Alcott — Click here for more from Amos Bronson Alcott Related posts: 13 August 1937 6 August 1917 7 August 1461 8 August 1220 10 August 1557 21 August 1689 Categories: History Tags: 1776, 27 August