November 27 in history
Events on November 27
Notable events that happened on November 27 in past years.
- 2024
Syrian rebel groups led by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham launch a ground offensive into Syria.
Wikipedia article: Military Operations Command - 2009
Nevsky Express bombing: A bomb explodes on the Nevsky Express train between Moscow and Saint Petersburg, derailing it and causing 28 deaths and 96 injuries.
Wikipedia article: 2009 Nevsky Express bombing - 2004
Blackwater 61 crash: A CASA C-212 Aviocar crashes into the Koh-i-Baba mountain range in Afghanistan, killing six.
Wikipedia article: Blackwater 61 crash - 1992
For the second time in a year, military forces try to overthrow president Carlos Andrés Pérez in Venezuela.
Wikipedia article: Military - 1983
Avianca Flight 011: A Boeing 747 crashes near Madrid's Barajas Airport, killing 181.
Wikipedia article: Avianca Flight 011 - 1973
Twenty-fifth Amendment: The United States Senate votes 92–3 to confirm Gerald Ford as Vice President of the United States. (On December 6, the House will confirm him 387–35).
Wikipedia article: Twenty-fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution - 1954
Alger Hiss is released from prison after serving 44 months for perjury.
Wikipedia article: Alger Hiss - 1940
In Romania, the ruling Iron Guard fascist party assassinates over 60 of arrested King Carol II of Romania's aides and other political dissidents.
Wikipedia article: Kingdom of Romania - 1917
P. E. Svinhufvud becomes the chairman of his first senate, technically the first Prime Minister of Finland.
Wikipedia article: Pehr Evind Svinhufvud - 1895
At the Swedish–Norwegian Club in Paris, Alfred Nobel signs his last will and testament, setting aside his estate to establish the Nobel Prize after he dies.
Wikipedia article: Alfred Nobel - 1863
American Civil War: Battle of Mine Run: Union forces under General George Meade take up positions against troops led by Confederate General Robert E. Lee.
Wikipedia article: Battle of Mine Run - 1830
Saint Catherine Labouré experiences a Marian apparition.
Wikipedia article: Catherine Labouré - 1727
The foundation stone to the Jerusalem Church in Berlin is laid.
Wikipedia article: Jerusalem Church (Berlin) - 602
Byzantine Emperor Maurice is forced to watch as the usurper Phocas executes his five sons before Maurice is beheaded himself.
- 25
Luoyang is declared capital of the Eastern Han dynasty by Emperor Guangwu of Han.
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