27 February 1829 February 27, 2016 Author: Staff The Battle of Tarqui takes place. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Heroism at command, senseless brutality, and all the loathsome nonsense that goes by the name of patriotism, how violently I hate all this, how despicable and ignoble war is; I would rather be torn to shreds than be part of so base an action!" Albert Einstein — Click here for more from Albert Einstein Related posts: 29 September 1829 12 February 1814 18 December 1939 10 September 1961 10 September 1961 30 August 1914 9 February 1951 17 November, 1183 1 April 1865 10 July 1645 Categories: History Tags: 1829, 27 February