What Happened on March 27?
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EVENTS ON MARCH 27
Explore the most important historical events that happened on March 27, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Helen Herron Taft
Year:
1912
First Lady Helen Taft and the Viscountess Chinda, wife of the Japanese ambassador, plant two Yoshino cherry trees on the northern bank of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the origin of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
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Mary Mallon
Year:
1915
Typhoid Mary, the first healthy carrier of disease ever identified in the United States, is put in quarantine for the second time, where she would remain for the rest of her life.
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Philippine–American War
Year:
1901
Philippine–American War: Emilio Aguinaldo, leader of the First Philippine Republic, is captured by the Americans.
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Emilio Aguinaldo
Year:
1899
Emilio Aguinaldo leads Filipino forces for the only time during the Philippine–American War at the Battle of Marilao River.
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Geronimo
Year:
1886
Geronimo, Apache warrior, surrenders to the U.S. Army, ending the main phase of the Apache Wars.
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Bessarabia
Year:
1918
The National Council of Bessarabia proclaims union with the Kingdom of Romania.
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Japanese invasion of Manchuria
Year:
1933
Japanese invasion of Manchuria: Japan leaves the League of Nations after it approves the Lytton Report that ruled in favour of China.
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Battle of the Komandorski Islands
Year:
1943
World War II: Battle of the Komandorski Islands: In the Aleutian Islands the battle begins when United States Navy forces intercept Japanese attempting to reinforce a garrison at Kiska.
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BIRTHS ON MARCH 27
Discover famous people and historical figures born on March 27, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Pee Wee Russell
Year of birth:
1906
Pee Wee Russell, American clarinet player, saxophonist, and composer (died 1969)
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Valery Marakou
Year of birth:
1909
Valery Marakou, Belarusian poet and translator (died 1937)
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Leroy Carr
Year of birth:
1905
Leroy Carr, American singer-songwriter and pianist (died 1935)
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Rudolf-Christoph von Gersdorff
Year of birth:
1905
Rudolf Christoph Freiherr von Gersdorff, German general (died 1980)
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Leif Tronstad
Year of birth:
1903
Leif Tronstad, Norwegian chemist and military leader (died 1945)
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Elsie MacGill
Year of birth:
1905
Elsie MacGill, Canadian-American author and engineer (died 1980)
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Ben Webster
Year of birth:
1909
Ben Webster, American saxophonist (died 1973)
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Golo Mann
Year of birth:
1909
Golo Mann, German historian and author (died 1994)
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DEATHS ON MARCH 27
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on March 27, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Carl Neumann
Year of death:
1925
Carl Neumann, German mathematician and academic (born 1832)
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James Dewar
Year of death:
1923
James Dewar, Scottish chemist and physicist (born 1842)
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Harry Barron
Year of death:
1921
Harry Barron, English general and politician, 16th Governor of Western Australia (born 1847)
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Georges Vézina
Year of death:
1926
Georges Vézina, Canadian ice hockey player (born 1887)
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Kick Kelly
Year of death:
1926
Kick Kelly, American baseball player, manager, and umpire (born 1856)
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Joe Start
Year of death:
1927
Joe Start, American baseball player and manager (born 1842)
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Klaus Berntsen
Year of death:
1927
Klaus Berntsen, Danish politician, Prime Minister of Denmark (born 1844)
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Henry Adams
Year of death:
1918
Henry Adams, American journalist, historian, and author (born 1838)
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HOLIDAYS ON MARCH 27
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on March 27 around the world.
Easter
Christian feast day: Easter (Palmarian Church)
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Nîmes
Christian feast day: Romulus of Nîmes, a Benedictine abbot, martyred c. 730.
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Rupert of Salzburg
Christian feast day: Rupert of Salzburg
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Armed Forces Day (Myanmar)
Armed Forces Day (Myanmar)
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Day of the Union of Bessarabia with Romania
Day of the Union of Bessarabia with Romania (Romania)
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Archbishop of Armagh
Christian feast day: Gelasius, Archbishop of Armagh
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Pannonia
Christian feast day: Alexander, a Pannonian soldier, martyred in 3rd century.
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World Theatre Day
World Theatre Day (International)
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