27 July 1890 July 26, 2012 Author: Staff Vincent van Gogh shoots himself and dies 2 days later. Famous Words of Inspiration..."To be stupid, selfish, and have good health are three requirements for happiness, though if stupidity is lacking, all is lost." Gustave Flaubert — Click here for more from Gustave Flaubert Related posts: 4 July 1569 27 July 2002 Categories: History Tags: 1890, 27 July