The Sack of Rome July 27, 2011 / nataliar77 In 1527, Swiss Guards and militia sacked Rome. In July 2011, Borders Books and Music started its liquidation process, closing a business that has existed since 1970. History will judge which event was more important: Rate this:Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like Loading...