What Happened on June 27?
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EVENTS ON JUNE 27
Explore the most important historical events that happened on June 27, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
World War II
Year:
1941
World War II: German troops capture the city of Białystok during Operation Barbarossa.
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Rovaniemi
Year:
1928
The Rovaniemi township decree is promulgated, as a result of which Rovaniemi secedes from the old rural municipality as its own market town on January 1, 1929.
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Prime Minister of Japan
Year:
1927
Prime Minister of Japan Tanaka Giichi convenes an eleven-day conference to discuss Japan's strategy in China. The Tanaka Memorial, a forged plan for world domination, is later claimed to be a secret report leaked from this conference.
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Johor–Singapore Causeway
Year:
1924
The Johor–Singapore Causeway opens after five years of construction, providing a land connection for road and rail vehicles travelling between Johor and Singapore.
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Mogaung
Year:
1944
World War II: Mogaung is the first place in Burma to be liberated from the Japanese by British Chindits, supported by the Chinese.
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Canadian Citizenship Act, 1946
Year:
1946
In the Canadian Citizenship Act, the Parliament of Canada establishes the definition of Canadian citizenship.
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Obninsk Nuclear Power Plant
Year:
1954
The Obninsk Nuclear Power Plant, the Soviet Union's first nuclear power station, opens in Obninsk, near Moscow.
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1954 FIFA World Cup
Year:
1954
The FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match between Hungary and Brazil, highly anticipated to be exciting, instead turns violent, with three players ejected and further fighting continuing after the game.
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BIRTHS ON JUNE 27
Discover famous people and historical figures born on June 27, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Brereton C. Jones
Year of birth:
1939
Brereton C. Jones, American politician, 58th Governor of Kentucky (died 2023)
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Bruce Babbitt
Year of birth:
1938
Bruce Babbitt, American lawyer and politician, 47th United States Secretary of the Interior
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David Hope, Baron Hope of Craighead
Year of birth:
1938
David Hope, Baron Hope of Craighead, Scottish lieutenant and judge
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Konrad Kujau
Year of birth:
1938
Konrad Kujau, German illustrator (died 2000)
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Neil Hawke
Year of birth:
1939
Neil Hawke, Australian cricketer and footballer (died 2000)
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R. D. Burman
Year of birth:
1939
R. D. Burman, Indian singer-songwriter (died 1994)
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Bill Baxley
Year of birth:
1941
Bill Baxley, American lawyer and politician, 24th Lieutenant Governor of Alabama
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James P. Hogan (writer)
Year of birth:
1941
James P. Hogan, English-Irish author (died 2010)
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DEATHS ON JUNE 27
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on June 27, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
George Bonnor
Year of death:
1912
George Bonnor, Australian cricketer (born 1855)
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Karl Allmenröder
Year of death:
1917
Karl Allmenröder, German soldier and pilot (born 1896)
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Adolphe-Basile Routhier
Year of death:
1920
Adolphe-Basile Routhier, Canadian lawyer and judge (born 1839)
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Francesco Buhagiar
Year of death:
1934
Francesco Buhagiar, Maltese politician, 2nd Prime Minister of Malta (born 1876)
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Victor Surridge
Year of death:
1911
Victor Surridge, English motorcycle racer (born 1882)
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Elizabeth Cabot Agassiz
Year of death:
1907
Elizabeth Cabot Agassiz, American educator, co-founded Radcliffe College (born 1822)
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Sidney Breese
Year of death:
1878
Sidney Breese, American jurist and politician (born 1800)
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Giorgio Costantino Schinas
Year of death:
1894
Giorgio Costantino Schinas, Maltese architect and civil engineer (born 1834)
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HOLIDAYS ON JUNE 27
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on June 27 around the world.
Milada Horáková
Commemoration Day for the Victims of the Communist Regime (Czech Republic)
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Multiculturalism in Canada
Canadian Multiculturalism Day (Canada)
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Public holidays in Turkmenistan
Day of Turkmen Workers of Culture and Art and poetry of Magtymguly Pyragy (Turkmenistan)
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Helen Keller Day
Helen Keller Day (United States)
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Seven Sleepers' Day
Seven Sleepers' Day or Siebenschläfertag (Germany)
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Independence Day (Djibouti)
Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Djibouti from France in 1977.
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Arialdo
Christian feast day: Arialdo
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June 27 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: June 27 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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