September 27 is the 270th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 95 days remain until the end of the year.
We have some interesting facts & historic events all about September 27th, including areas in religion, crime, health and more.
Keep reading for more interesting facts about September 27th in history!
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Global Celebrations
- World Tourism Day
- National Crush a Can Day
- Ancestor Appreciation Day
Historic Events
What Happened On This Day – September 27
1996: Taliban take over Kabul
Following the take-over, the Islamic fundamentalist group established the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
1962: Establishment of Yemen Arab Republic
Gamal Abdel Nasser declared the establishment of the Yemen Arab Republic after staging a coup that deposed the King Muhammad Al-Badr
1940: Tripartite Pact is signed
It established the Axis powers during World War II and was signed by representatives of Germany, Italy and Imperial Japan.
1937: The Bali Tiger Goes Extinct
Native to the Indonesian island of Bali, the Bali Tiger was made extinct due to human activities and hunting. On this day, the last known adult Balinese tiger was shot dead.
1922: Constantine I of Greece abdicates
Constantine I of Greece abdicated in favor of his son, George II, after a military revolt.
1908: The first Model “T” Ford automobile produced (Model 2090, car #1), left the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant September 27th 1908.
On this day in 1998: Google launches
Famous Birthdays
Births On This Day, September 27
1984: Avril Lavigne, Canadian singer-songwriter, actress, fashion designer
1982: Lil Wayne, American rapper, actor
1972: Gwyneth Paltrow, American actress, singer
1947: Meat Loaf, American singer-songwriter, producer, actor
1722: Samuel Adams, American politician, 4th Governor of Massachusetts
Heartbreaking Deaths
Deaths On This Day, September 27
1965: Clara Bow, American actress
1944: Aimee Semple McPherson, Canadian/American evangelist, founded the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel
1917: Edgar Degas, French painter
1876: Braxton Bragg, American general
1833: Ram Mohan Roy, Indian reformer