What Happened on September 27?
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EVENTS ON SEPTEMBER 27
Explore the most important historical events that happened on September 27, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Ford Piquette Avenue Plant
Year:
1908
Production of the Model T automobile begins at the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant in Detroit.
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Lij Iyasu
Year:
1916
Iyasu V is proclaimed deposed as ruler of Ethiopia in a palace coup in favor of his aunt Zewditu.
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Wreck of the Old 97
Year:
1903
"Wreck of the Old 97": an American rail disaster, in which 11 people are killed; it later becomes the subject of a popular ballad.
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Ellen Southard
Year:
1875
The merchant sailing ship Ellen Southard is wrecked in a storm at Liverpool.
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SS Arctic
Year:
1854
The paddle steamer SS Arctic, owned by the Collins Line of New York, sinks off the coast of Newfoundland, following a collision with a smaller vessel, the SS Vesta. Only 88 of over 300 people on board survive. About a dozen of the occupants of the Vesta are killed when their lifeboat is hit by the Arctic.
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Constantine I of Greece
Year:
1922
King Constantine I of Greece abdicates his throne in favor of his eldest son, George II.
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Republic of China (1912–1949)
Year:
1928
The Republic of China is recognized by the United States.
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SS Patrick Henry
Year:
1941
The SS Patrick Henry is launched, becoming the first of more than 2,700 Liberty ships.
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BIRTHS ON SEPTEMBER 27
Discover famous people and historical figures born on September 27, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Margaret Rule
Year of birth:
1928
Margaret Rule, English archaeologist and historian (died 2015)
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Barbara Murray
Year of birth:
1929
Barbara Murray, English actress (died 2014)
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Chrysostomos I of Cyprus
Year of birth:
1927
Chrysostomos I of Cyprus (died 2007)
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Red Rodney
Year of birth:
1927
Red Rodney, American trumpet player (died 1994)
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Sada Thompson
Year of birth:
1927
Sada Thompson, American actress (died 2011)
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Romano Scarpa
Year of birth:
1927
Romano Scarpa, Italian author and illustrator (died 2005)
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Bruno Junk
Year of birth:
1929
Bruno Junk, Estonian race walker (died 1995)
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Paul Reichmann
Year of birth:
1930
Paul Reichmann, Austrian-Canadian businessman, founded Olympia and York (died 2013)
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DEATHS ON SEPTEMBER 27
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on September 27, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Ellen Willmott
Year of death:
1934
Ellen Willmott, English horticulturalist (born 1858)
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Engelbert Humperdinck (composer)
Year of death:
1921
Engelbert Humperdinck, German composer and educator (born 1854)
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Alan Gray
Year of death:
1935
Alan Gray, English composer and organist (born 1855)
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Julius Wagner-Jauregg
Year of death:
1940
Julius Wagner-Jauregg, Austrian physician and neuroscientist, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1857)
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Walter Benjamin
Year of death:
1940
Walter Benjamin, German philosopher and critic (born 1892)
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Adelina Patti
Year of death:
1919
Adelina Patti, Italian-French opera singer (born 1843)
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Edgar Degas
Year of death:
1917
Edgar Degas, French painter and sculptor (born 1834)
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Ivan Goncharov
Year of death:
1891
Ivan Goncharov, Russian author and critic (born 1812)
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HOLIDAYS ON SEPTEMBER 27
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on September 27 around the world.
World Tourism Day
World Tourism Day (International)
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Independence Day (Turkmenistan)
Independence Day (Turkmenistan), celebrates the independence of Turkmenistan from USSR in 1991.
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Meskel
Meskel (Ethiopian and Eritrean Orthodox Church, following Julian calendar, September 28 on leap years)
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September 27 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast days: September 27 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Cosmas and Damian
Christian feast days: Cosmas and Damian
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Bonfilius
Christian feast days: Bonfilius
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Vincent de Paul
Christian feast days: Vincent de Paul
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Caius (bishop of Milan)
Christian feast days: Caius of Milan
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