What Happened on December 27

Complete Timeline — December 27 Through the Ages

1. 418

   [Etalius] begins his reign as Catholic Pope

   [Etalius] begins his reign as Catholic Pope

2. 795

   Leo III begins his reign as Pope after his election the previous day

   Leo III begins his reign as Pope after his election the previous day

3. 1437

   Albert II of Habsburg becomes King of Bohemia

   Albert II of Habsburg becomes King of Bohemia

4. 1512

   Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the conduct of settlers with regard to native Indians in the New Worl

   Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the conduct of settlers with regard to native Indians in the New World

5. 1521

   The "Zwickau Prophets" appear in Wittenberg

   The Zwickau prophets (German: Zwickauer Propheten, Zwickauer Storchianer) were three men of the Radical Reformation from Zwickau in the Electorate of Saxony in the Holy Roman Empire who were possibly...

6. 1657

   Flushing Remonstrance petition is signed in the Dutch colony of New Netherland, protesting the ban on Quaker worship and

   Flushing Remonstrance petition is signed in the Dutch colony of New Netherland, protesting the ban on Quaker worship and asserting the right to religious freedom

7. 1679

   Dutch troops capture Madurees prince Trunudjojo in Java

   Dutch troops capture Madurees prince Trunudjojo in Java

8. 1703

   England & Portugal sign Methuen-Asiento-trade agreement

   England & Portugal sign Methuen-Asiento-trade agreement

9. 1741

   Prussian forces took Olmutz, Czechoslovakia

   Prussia was a German state centred on the North European Plain. It originated from the 1525 secularization act of the Prussian part of the State of the Teutonic Order.

10. 1814

    Destruction of schooner Carolina, the last of Commodore Daniel Patterson's makeshift fleet that fought a series of delay

    Destruction of schooner Carolina, the last of Commodore Daniel Patterson's makeshift fleet that fought a series of delaying actions that contributed to Andrew Jackson's victory at the Battle of New Orleans.

11. 1823

    Mackenzie Bowell is born

    Mackenzie Bowell is born

12. 1836

    Worst English avalanche kills 8 of 15 buried (Lewes Sussex)

    Worst English avalanche kills 8 of 15 buried (Lewes Sussex)

13. 1845

    Ether is likely first used in childbirth by surgeon Crawford Long while his wife is giving birth in Jefferson, Georgia

    Ether is likely first used in childbirth by surgeon Crawford Long while his wife is giving birth in Jefferson, Georgia

14. 1850

    Hawaiian Fire Department established

    The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) provides fire protection and first responder emergency medical services to the City & County of Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, under the jurisdiction of the Mayor...

15. 1862

    Battle of Chickasaw Bluffs, MS (Chickasaw Bayou)

    Battle of Chickasaw Bluffs, MS (Chickasaw Bayou)

16. 1867

    Ontario & Quebec legislatures hold 1st meeting

    Ontario is the southernmost province of Canada. Located in Central Canada, Ontario is the country's most populous province.

17. 1884

    Netherlands recognizes King Leopold II's Congo Free State

    The Congo Free State (CFS), also known as the Independent State of the Congo, was a large state and absolute monarchy in Central Africa from 1885 to 1908.

18. 1892

    Biddle University beats Livingstone College 5-0 in the first black college football game, in Salisbury, North Carolina

    Biddle University beats Livingstone College 5-0 in the first black college football game, in Salisbury, North Carolina

19. 1897

    Stanley Cup, Victoria Rink, Montreal, Quebec: Montreal Victorias beat Ottawa Capitals, 15-2

    The Ottawa Capitals were the competing clubs of the Capital Amateur Athletic Association (CAAA) of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

20. 1900

    Carrie Nation's 1st public smashing of a bar (Carey Hotel, Wichita, Kansas)

    Carrie Nation's 1st public smashing of a bar (Carey Hotel, Wichita, Kansas)

21. 1903

    "Sweet Adeline", a barbershop quartet favorite, with lyrics by Richard Husch Gerard and music by Harry Armstrong, is fir

    "Sweet Adeline", a barbershop quartet favorite, with lyrics by Richard Husch Gerard and music by Harry Armstrong, is first sung

22. 1905

    Australian cricket all-rounder Monty Noble scores 281 (369 mins with 21 fours) in NSW total 805 v Victoria in Melbourne

    Australian cricket all-rounder Monty Noble scores 281 (369 mins with 21 fours) in NSW total 805 v Victoria in Melbourne

23. 1906

    1st annual meeting of American Sociological Society, Providence, Rhode Island

    1st annual meeting of American Sociological Society, Providence, Rhode Island

24. 1913

    Elizabeth Smart is born

    Elizabeth Smart is born

25. 1915

    US Iron and Steel workers begin a 3-week strike in Ohio for an eight-hour-day; they are successful as the US needs steel

    US Iron and Steel workers begin a 3-week strike in Ohio for an eight-hour-day; they are successful as the US needs steel for armaments

26. 1918

    The Great Poland Uprising against the Germans begins.

    The Greater Poland uprising of 1918–1919, or Wielkopolska uprising of 1918–1919 (Polish: powstanie wielkopolskie 1918–1919 roku; German: Großpolnischer Aufstand) or Poznań War was a military...

27. 1919

    Red Sox owner Harry Frazee announces they will deal any player except Harry Hooper, Hooper is sent to the White Sox afte

    Red Sox owner Harry Frazee announces they will deal any player except Harry Hooper, Hooper is sent to the White Sox after 1920 season

28. 1924

    Albania is declared a dictatorship under Ahmed Beg Zofu

    Albania is declared a dictatorship under Ahmed Beg Zofu

29. 1925

    Inventor George Gallup (24) weds Ophelia Smith Miller

    Inventor George Gallup (24) weds Ophelia Smith Miller

30. 1926

    Depot Square in Bronx renamed Botanical Square

    Depot Square in Bronx renamed Botanical Square

31. 1927

    Philip Barry's play "Paris Bound" premieres in NYC

    Philip Barry's play "Paris Bound" premieres in NYC

32. 1932

    Radio City Music Hall, designed by Edward Durell Stone and Donald Deskey, opens at Rockefeller Center in Manhattan, New

    Radio City Music Hall, designed by Edward Durell Stone and Donald Deskey, opens at Rockefeller Center in Manhattan, New York City

33. 1934

    1st youth hostel in US opens (Northfield, Mass)

    1st youth hostel in US opens (Northfield, Mass)

34. 1934

    Musical revue "Thumbs Up", including music and lyrics by Vernon Duke, James Hanley, and Ira Gershwin (among others), pre

    Musical revue "Thumbs Up", including music and lyrics by Vernon Duke, James Hanley, and Ira Gershwin (among others), premieres at the St. James Theatre, NYC; runs for 156 performance

35. 1935

    Larisa Latynina is born

    Larisa Latynina, Russian athlete, known for russian gymnast, was born on 1935-12-27. Larisa Semyonovna Latynina is a Russian former artistic gymnast.

36. 1937

    German immigration officials with no explanation bar Juan Carlos Zabala (Arg), 1932 Olympic marathon champion, from ente

    German immigration officials with no explanation bar Juan Carlos Zabala (Arg), 1932 Olympic marathon champion, from entering Germany

37. 1939

    Between 20,000 and 40,000 people die in a magnitude 8 earthquake in Erzincan, Turkey

    Between 20,000 and 40,000 people die in a magnitude 8 earthquake in Erzincan, Turkey

38. 1939

    1st American skimobiles (North Conway, NH)

    1st American skimobiles (North Conway, NH)

39. 1941

    Dmitri Shostakovich completes his 7th Symphony in Siberia

    Dmitri Dmitriyevich Shostakovich (25 September [O.S. 12 September] 1906 – 9 August 1975) was a Soviet composer and pianist who became internationally known after the premiere of his First Symphony in...

40. 1942

    1st Japanese women camp (Ambarawa) goes into use

    1st Japanese women camp (Ambarawa) goes into use

41. 1943

    France transfers most of her powers in Lebanon to Lebanese government

    France transfers most of her powers in Lebanon to Lebanese government

42. 1944

    Greece: British premier Winston Churchill flies back to London

    Greece: British premier Winston Churchill flies back to London

43. 1945

    International Monetary Fund and International Bank for Reconstruction and Development are formally established with the

    International Monetary Fund and International Bank for Reconstruction and Development are formally established with the signing of articles of agreement by member countries, ratifying Bretton Woods Conference findings based on ideas of economists Harry Dexter White and John Maynard Keynes [1]

44. 1947

    First "Howdy Doody Show" (Puppet Playhouse) is telecast on NBC

    Howdy Doody is an American children's television program (with circus and Western frontier themes) that was created and produced by Victor F. Campbell and E. Roger Muir.

45. 1949

    Queen Juliana of the Netherlands formally recognizes the independence of Indonesia after four years of revolution and Un

    Queen Juliana of the Netherlands formally recognizes the independence of Indonesia after four years of revolution and United Nations mediation

46. 1950

    American actor Henry Fonda (45) weds socialite and third wife Susan Blanchard (22) in New York City; divorce in 1956

    American actor Henry Fonda (45) weds socialite and third wife Susan Blanchard (22) in New York City; divorce in 1956

47. 1953

    Broadcasting pioneer Roone Arledge (22) weds Joan Heise at St. Frances de Chantal Parish in Wantagh, New York

    Broadcasting pioneer Roone Arledge (22) weds Joan Heise at St. Frances de Chantal Parish in Wantagh, New York

48. 1956

    Bill Sharman (Boston) ends NBA free throw streak of 55 games

    William Walton Sharman (May 25, 1926 – October 25, 2013) was an American professional basketball player and coach.

49. 1960

    NFL Draft: Tommy Mason from University of Tulane first pick by Minnesota Vikings

    The 1961 NFL draft took place at the Warwick Hotel in Philadelphia on December 27–28, 1960. The league would later hold an expansion draft for the Minnesota Vikings expansion franchise.

50. 1961

    Belgium & Congo resume diplomatic relations

    The Congo Crisis (French: Crise congolaise) was a period of political upheaval and conflict between 1960 and 1965 in the Republic of the Congo (today the Democratic Republic of the Congo).

51. 1962

    28th Heisman Trophy Award: Terry Baker, Oregon State (QB)

    28th Heisman Trophy Award: Terry Baker, Oregon State (QB)

52. 1966

    Ballon d'Or: Manchester United midfielder Bobby Charlton wins award for best European football player; claims award by a

    Ballon d'Or: Manchester United midfielder Bobby Charlton wins award for best European football player; claims award by a single point ahead of Benfica striker Eusébio

53. 1966

    Salman Khan is born

    Salman Khan, Indian actor and film producer, known for indian actor and film producer, was born on 1966-12-27.

54. 1968

    Apollo 8, the first crewed spacecraft, returns to Earth

    A spacecraft is a vehicle that is designed to fly and operate in outer space. Spacecraft are used for a variety of purposes, including communications, Earth observation, meteorology, navigation,...

55. 1972

    Belgium recognizes German DR

    Belgium, officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Northwestern Europe. Situated in a coastal lowland region known as the Low Countries, it is bordered by the Netherlands to the north,...

56. 1972

    Lester B. Pearson dies

    Lester B. Pearson dies

57. 1973

    MLB Los Angeles Dodgers announce their home night games will start at 7:30 instead of 8

    MLB Los Angeles Dodgers announce their home night games will start at 7:30 instead of 8

58. 1974

    40th Heisman Trophy Award: Archie Griffin, Ohio State (RB), his first of two consecutive wins

    40th Heisman Trophy Award: Archie Griffin, Ohio State (RB), his first of two consecutive wins

59. 1975

    Explosion at Chasnala Colliery collapses drowning 350 in Dhanbad, India

    Explosion at Chasnala Colliery collapses drowning 350 in Dhanbad, India

60. 1976

    Albania constitution goes into effect

    Albania is a secular and religiously diverse country with no official religion. The constitution guarantees freedom of religion, belief and conscience.

61. 1977

    Ballon d'Or: Borussia Mönchengladbach's Danish forward Allan Simonsen is named Europe's best football player ahead of Ha

    Ballon d'Or: Borussia Mönchengladbach's Danish forward Allan Simonsen is named Europe's best football player ahead of Hamburg forward Kevin Keegan and Nancy midfielder Michel Platini

62. 1978

    Ballon d'Or: Hamburg's English forward Kevin Keegan wins his 1st of 2 consecutive trophies as best football player in Eu

    Ballon d'Or: Hamburg's English forward Kevin Keegan wins his 1st of 2 consecutive trophies as best football player in Europe; beats Barcelona striker Hans Krankl and Anderlecht winger Rob Rensenbrink

63. 1979

    After invading Afghanistan two days earlier, Soviet forces carry out a coup in Kabul and kill President Hafizullah Amin,

    After invading Afghanistan two days earlier, Soviet forces carry out a coup in Kabul and kill President Hafizullah Amin, replacing him with Babrak Karmal

64. 1980

    Calvin Murphy (Rockets) begins longest NBA free throw streak of 78

    Calvin Murphy (Rockets) begins longest NBA free throw streak of 78

65. 1981

    Edmonton Oiler Wayne Gretzky becomes the fastest NHL player to reach 100 points in a season (his 38th game), scoring 4 g

    Edmonton Oiler Wayne Gretzky becomes the fastest NHL player to reach 100 points in a season (his 38th game), scoring 4 goals and an assist in a 10-3 win over the visiting Los Angeles Kings

66. 1984

    Padres' free agent pitcher Ed Whitson signs with NY Yankees

    Padres' free agent pitcher Ed Whitson signs with NY Yankees

67. 1986

    Musical "Les Misérables" opens in the US at the Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C.

    Les Misérables ( lay MIZ-ə-RAHB (-əl), -⁠RAH-blə, French: [le mizeʁabl]), colloquially known as Les Mis or Les Miz ( lay MIZ), is a sung-through musical with music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, lyrics...

68. 1987

    Steve Largent sets all-time NFL record for career catches when he catches his 752nd pass

    Steve Largent sets all-time NFL record for career catches when he catches his 752nd pass

69. 1987

    Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is born

    Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Jamaican athlete, known for retired jamaican track and field sprinter, was born on 1987-12-27.

70. 1989

    Oregon begins taking bids on NBA games

    Oregon begins taking bids on NBA games

71. 1989

    Hayley Williams is born

    Hayley Williams, American musician, known for american singer, was born on 1989-12-27. Hayley Nichole Williams is an American singer and songwriter.

72. 1990

    Edmonton Oilers beat the Calgary Flames, 4-1 to record their 500th all-time NHL victory; set in just 915 games for a rec

    Edmonton Oilers beat the Calgary Flames, 4-1 to record their 500th all-time NHL victory; set in just 915 games for a record of 500-295-120, good for a winning % of .612; best in history upon reaching milestone

73. 1991

    Bengals hire Dave Shula as youngest NFL coach (32)

    David Donald Shula is an American former football coach and player. Shula served as the head coach for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL) from 1992 to 1996, compiling a...

74. 1992

    13th United Negro College Fund raises $11,000,000

    13th United Negro College Fund raises $11,000,000

75. 1992

    American jazz singer and piano player Harry Connick Jr is caught with 9mm gun in NYC's JFK airport

    American jazz singer and piano player Harry Connick Jr is caught with 9mm gun in NYC's JFK airport

76. 1993

    Dow Jones Industrial Average hits record 3792.93

    Dow Jones Industrial Average hits record 3792.93

77. 1996

    Taliban forces retake the strategic Bagram air base which solidifies their buffer zone around Kabul.

    Taliban forces retake the strategic Bagram air base which solidifies their buffer zone around Kabul.

78. 1996

    Timothée Chalamet is born

    Timothée Chalamet, American french actor, known for american and french actor, was born on 1996-12-27. Timothée Hal Chalamet is an American and French actor.

79. 1997

    Protestant paramilitary leader Billy Wright is assassinated in Northern Ireland.

    William Stephen Wright (7 July 1960 – 27 December 1997), known as King Rat, was a Northern Irish loyalist paramilitary leader who founded the Loyalist Volunteer Force (LVF) during The Troubles.

80. 1999

    Joe Sakic records his 1,000th career point, an assist against the St. Louis Blues

    Joseph Steven Sakic born July 7, 1969) is a Canadian professional ice hockey executive and former player.

81. 2000

    Pittsburgh Penguins center and part-owner Mario Lemieux scores a goal and 2 assists in his return to the NHL after more

    Pittsburgh Penguins center and part-owner Mario Lemieux scores a goal and 2 assists in his return to the NHL after more than 3 years out with injury problems and lingering cancer issues; Penguins beat Toronto Maple Leafs, 5-0

82. 2000

    Brock Purdy is born

    Brock Purdy, American athlete, known for american football player, was born on 2000-12-27.

83. 2001

    The People's Republic of China is granted permanent normal trade relations with the United States.

    The status of permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) is a legal designation in the United States for free trade with a foreign state.

84. 2004

    Radiation from an explosion on the magnetar SGR 1806-20 reaches Earth; it is the brightest extrasolar event known to hav

    Radiation from an explosion on the magnetar SGR 1806-20 reaches Earth; it is the brightest extrasolar event known to have been witnessed on the planet

85. 2008

    Israel launches Operation Cast Lead in the Gaza Strip, beginning with an airstrike that hits 100 targets in 220 seconds

    Israel launches Operation Cast Lead in the Gaza Strip, beginning with an airstrike that hits 100 targets in 220 seconds killing around 250 people

86. 2009

    The World Health Organization says 208 countries, territories and communities have reported H1N1 cases, including at lea

    The World Health Organization says 208 countries, territories and communities have reported H1N1 cases, including at least 12,220 deaths

87. 2011

    "New Girl" actress Zooey Deschanel (31) divorces "Death Cab for Cutie" singer Ben Gibbard (35) due to irreconcilable dif

    "New Girl" actress Zooey Deschanel (31) divorces "Death Cab for Cutie" singer Ben Gibbard (35) due to irreconcilable differences

88. 2012

    NASA unveils plans to capture a 500-ton asteroid, later canceled due to a White House space policy that focuses on the M

    NASA unveils plans to capture a 500-ton asteroid, later canceled due to a White House space policy that focuses on the Moon and Mars

89. 2013

    29 people are killed after a bus plunged off the Huay Tong Bridge, Thailand

    29 people are killed after a bus plunged off the Huay Tong Bridge, Thailand

90. 2015

    Iraqi forces retake IS held city of Ramadi (ISIS first captured in May)

    Iraqi forces retake IS held city of Ramadi (ISIS first captured in May)

91. 2019

    American couple Valerie and Jason marry in the same Dunkin' Donuts where they broke up 27 years ago

    American couple Valerie and Jason marry in the same Dunkin' Donuts where they broke up 27 years ago

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