Birth(+)Fact(x)Death(-)Calendar ||| 27 April 2009

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The surgeon had been warned of the contingency and got his instruments ready. Nelson was cited as saying, as he pointed to his right arm “Doctor, I want to get rid of this useless piece of flesh here”. Nelson's operation was quick and aseptic. The limb was thrown over board despite the admiral's wish to keep it.
(25 July 1797)

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BirthFactDeath (-) Monday 27th of April 2009 15 years ago She Was Sorry to Leave Early
Model and actress Seung-yeon Woo commits suicide by hanging at the age of 26 in Jamsil-dong, Seoul, Seoul National Capital Area, South Korea. Prior to her death Woo sent a text message to her sister saying "I'm sorry" and left a note in her diary that read "I love my family. I am so sorry to leave early."