Seeds of Fire: A People’s Chronology

Recalling events that happened on this day in history.
Memories of struggle, resistance and persistence.

Compiled by Ulli Diemer

September 27, 1480
Start of the Spanish Inquisition. Related Topics: Inquisition, The
September 27, 1860
American forces invade Colombia to ‘protect American interests’ during an attempted revolution. Related Topics: Colombia – Intervention – U.S. Imperialism
September 27, 1962
Silent Spring, Rachel Carson’s landmark study documenting the detrimental effects of pesticides on the environment, particularly on birds, is published. Further Reading: The Gentle Subversive: Rachel Carson, Silent Spring, and the Rise of the Environmental Movement Related Topics: Birds – Environmental Impact/Animal Industry – Environmental Impacts – Forest Management – Herbicide Toxicity – Pesticide Toxicity – Pesticides – Pesticides/Overuse
September 27, 1967
A statement headed “A Call To Resist Illegitimate Authority,” signed by over 320 influential people (professors, writers, ministers, and other professional people), is published, asking for funds to help youths resist the draft. Related Topics: Anti-War Movement – Draft Resistance – Vietnam War