1. In 1790, the Newport Mercury published an article about the establishment of the first newspaper in Rhode Island, The Providence Gazette, on July 27, 1762. The Gazette was an important tool for disseminating news and political opinions during the American Revolution.

2. On July 27, 1924, the Narragansett Park racetrack opened in Pawtucket. The track was a popular destination for horse racing and hosted many well-known horses and jockeys. It closed in 1978 and the site is now occupied by a shopping center.

3. The Federal Hill neighborhood in Providence, known for its Italian-American community and cuisine, celebrates the Feast of St. Joseph on March 19th. However, on July 27, 2003, a smaller procession for St. Joseph was held in honor of the 113th anniversary of the founding of the Madonna Della Cava Society.

4. On July 27, 1965, the Providence College basketball team hired Dave Gavitt as its head coach. Gavitt went on to lead the Friars to national prominence and was instrumental in the founding of the Big East Conference.

5. The Old Colony and Newport Railway, a tourist railroad that operated from 1968 to 1977, held its first excursion on July 27, 1968. The train ran along the scenic shoreline between Newport and Portsmouth and was a popular attraction for tourists and locals alike.