What Happened on February 27?
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EVENTS ON FEBRUARY 27
Explore the most important historical events that happened on February 27, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
First Boer War
Year:
1881
First Boer War: The Battle of Majuba Hill takes place.
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George I of Greece
Year:
1898
King George I of Greece survives an assassination attempt.
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Flag of Japan
Year:
1870
The current flag of Japan is first adopted as the national flag for Japanese merchant ships.
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American Civil War
Year:
1864
American Civil War: The first Northern prisoners arrive at the Confederate prison at Andersonville, Georgia.
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Abraham Lincoln
Year:
1860
Abraham Lincoln makes a speech at Cooper Union in the city of New York that plays an important role in his election to the Presidency.
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FC Bayern Munich
Year:
1900
Fußball-Club Bayern München is founded.
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Second Boer War
Year:
1900
Second Boer War: In South Africa, British military leaders receive an unconditional notice of surrender from Boer General Piet Cronjé at the Battle of Paardeberg.
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Pakistan Air Force
Year:
2019
Pakistan Air Force JF-17 Thunder downs Indian pilot Abhinandan Varthaman's Mig-21 in an aerial dogfight and captures him after conducting airstrikes in Jammu and Kashmir.
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BIRTHS ON FEBRUARY 27
Discover famous people and historical figures born on February 27, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Paul Ricœur
Year of birth:
1913
Paul Ricœur, French philosopher and academic (died 2005)
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John Connally
Year of birth:
1917
John Connally, American lieutenant and politician, 39th Governor of Texas and 61st United States Secretary of Treasury (died 1993)
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Kazimierz Sabbat
Year of birth:
1913
Kazimierz Sabbat, Polish soldier and politician, President of Poland (died 1989)
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Irwin Shaw
Year of birth:
1913
Irwin Shaw, American author and screenwriter (died 1984)
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Kusumagraj
Year of birth:
1912
Kusumagraj, Indian author, poet, and playwright (died 1999)
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Lawrence Durrell
Year of birth:
1912
Lawrence Durrell, British author, poet, and playwright (died 1990)
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Johnny Pesky
Year of birth:
1919
Johnny Pesky, American baseball player and manager (died 2012)
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Chick Halbert
Year of birth:
1919
Chick Halbert, American basketball player (died 2013)
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DEATHS ON FEBRUARY 27
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on February 27, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Marius Barbeau
Year of death:
1969
Marius Barbeau, Canadian ethnographer and academic (born 1883)
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Bill Everett
Year of death:
1973
Bill Everett, American author and illustrator (born 1917)
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John Dickson Carr
Year of death:
1977
John Dickson Carr, American author and playwright (born 1905)
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Frankie Lymon
Year of death:
1968
Frankie Lymon, American singer-songwriter (born 1942)
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Orry-Kelly
Year of death:
1964
Orry-Kelly, Australian-American costume designer (born 1897)
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Hosteen Klah
Year of death:
1937
Hosteen Klah, Navajo artist, medicine man, and weaver (born 1867)
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Kostis Palamas
Year of death:
1943
Kostis Palamas, Greek poet and playwright (born 1859)
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Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar
Year of death:
1956
Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar, Indian lawyer and politician, 1st Speaker of the Lok Sabha (born 1888)
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HOLIDAYS ON FEBRUARY 27
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on February 27 around the world.
February 27 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: February 27 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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National Doctors' Day
Doctors' Day (Vietnam)
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Majuba Day
Majuba Day (some Afrikaners in South Africa)
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Anne Line
Christian feast day: Anne Line
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Leander of Seville
Christian feast day: Leander
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Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows
Christian feast day: Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows
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Honorina
Christian feast day: Honorina
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George Herbert
Christian feast day: George Herbert (Anglicanism)
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