September 27 in history
Events on September 27
Notable events that happened on September 27 in past years.
- 2024
Hurricane Helene devastates the Carolinas as a tropical storm, killing hundreds and injuring more.
Wikipedia article: Hurricane Helene - 2012
In Minneapolis, a gunman shoots eight people, killing six and injuring 2 and then kills himself.
Wikipedia article: Minneapolis firm shooting - 2003
The SMART-1 satellite is launched.
Wikipedia article: SMART-1 - 1996
Confusion on a tanker ship results in the Julie N oil spill in Portland, Maine.
Wikipedia article: Julie N oil spill - 1988
The National League for Democracy is formed by Aung San Suu Kyi and others to fight dictatorship in Myanmar.
Wikipedia article: National League for Democracy - 1964
The British TSR-2 aircraft XR219 makes its maiden flight.
Wikipedia article: BAC TSR-2 - 1959
Typhoon Vera kills nearly 5,000 people in Japan.
Wikipedia article: Typhoon Vera - 1942
World War II: Last day of the Matanikau action on Guadalcanal as United States Marines barely escape after being surrounded by Japanese forces.
Wikipedia article: Actions along the Matanikau - 1938
The ocean liner Queen Elizabeth is launched in Glasgow.
Wikipedia article: RMS Queen Elizabeth - 1922
King Constantine I of Greece abdicates his throne in favor of his eldest son, George II.
Wikipedia article: Constantine I of Greece - 1875
The merchant sailing ship Ellen Southard is wrecked in a storm at Liverpool.
Wikipedia article: Ellen Southard - 1822
Jean-François Champollion officially informs the Académie des Inscriptions et Belles Lettres in France that he has deciphered the Rosetta Stone.
Wikipedia article: Jean-François Champollion - 1777
American Revolution: Lancaster, Pennsylvania becomes the capital of the United States for one day after Congress evacuates Philadelphia.
Wikipedia article: Lancaster, Pennsylvania - 1540
The Society of Jesus (Jesuits) receives its charter from Pope Paul III.
- 1066
William the Conqueror and his army set sail from the mouth of the Somme river, beginning the Norman conquest of England.
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