What Happened on April 27?
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EVENTS ON APRIL 27
Explore the most important historical events that happened on April 27, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Sultan
Year:
1909
Sultan of Ottoman Empire Abdul Hamid II is overthrown, and is succeeded by his brother, Mehmed V.
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State Duma (Russian Empire)
Year:
1906
The State Duma of the Russian Empire meets for the first time.
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President of the United States
Year:
1861
American President Abraham Lincoln suspends the writ of habeas corpus.
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War of 1812
Year:
1813
War of 1812: American troops capture York, the capital of Upper Canada, in the Battle of York.
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Second Guangzhou Uprising
Year:
1911
The Second Canton Uprising took place in Guangzhou, Qing China but was suppressed.
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Carabineros de Chile
Year:
1927
Carabineros de Chile (Chilean national police force and gendarmerie) are created.
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Benito Mussolini
Year:
1945
World War II: Benito Mussolini is arrested by Italian partisans in Dongo, while attempting escape disguised as a German soldier.
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World War II
Year:
1941
World War II: German troops enter Athens.
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BIRTHS ON APRIL 27
Discover famous people and historical figures born on April 27, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Gian-Carlo Rota
Year of birth:
1932
Gian-Carlo Rota, Italian-American mathematician and philosopher (died 1999)
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Igor Oistrakh
Year of birth:
1931
Igor Oistrakh, Ukrainian violinist and educator (died 2021)
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Nina Ponomaryova
Year of birth:
1929
Nina Ponomaryova, Russian discus thrower and coach (died 2016)
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Coretta Scott King
Year of birth:
1927
Coretta Scott King, African-American activist and author (died 2006)
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Derek Minter
Year of birth:
1932
Derek Minter, English motorcycle racer (died 2015)
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Chuck Knox
Year of birth:
1932
Chuck Knox, American football coach (died 2018)
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Anouk Aimée
Year of birth:
1932
Anouk Aimée, French actress (died 2024)
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Pik Botha
Year of birth:
1932
Pik Botha, South African lawyer, politician, and diplomat, 8th South African Ambassador to the United States (died 2018)
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DEATHS ON APRIL 27
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on April 27, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Benjamin Faunce
Year of death:
1949
Benjamin Faunce, American druggist and businessman (born 1873)
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Guido Castelnuovo
Year of death:
1952
Guido Castelnuovo, Italian mathematician and statistician (born 1865)
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Roy Del Ruth
Year of death:
1961
Roy Del Ruth, American director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1893)
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A. K. Fazlul Huq
Year of death:
1962
A. K. Fazlul Huq, Bangladeshi-Pakistani lawyer and politician, Pakistani Minister of the Interior (born 1873)
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Edmund Husserl
Year of death:
1938
Edmund Husserl, Czech mathematician and philosopher (born 1859)
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Antonio Gramsci
Year of death:
1937
Antonio Gramsci, Italian sociologist, linguist, and politician (born 1891)
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Alexander Scriabin
Year of death:
1915
Alexander Scriabin, Russian pianist and composer (born 1872)
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Hart Crane
Year of death:
1932
Hart Crane, American poet (born 1899)
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HOLIDAYS ON APRIL 27
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on April 27 around the world.
April 27 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast days: April 27 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Anthimus of Nicomedia
Christian feast days: Anthimus of Nicomedia
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Public holidays in Moldova
Flag Day (Moldova)
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Freedom Day (South Africa)
Freedom Day (South Africa)
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National Veterans' Day
National Veterans' Day (Finland)
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Koningsdag
King's Day (Netherlands, Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten) (celebrated on April 26 if April 27 falls on a Sunday)
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Zita
Christian feast days: Zita
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Origen
Christian feast days: Origen Adamantius
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