William the Conqueror's troops set sail from Normandy to invade England
William the Conqueror (1028 – 9 September 1087), sometimes called William the Bastard, was the first Norman king of England (as William I), reigning from 1066 until his death.
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Earthquake in the Gulf of Chihli (Bohai Sea) near China reportedly kills 100,000 people
Earthquake in the Gulf of Chihli (Bohai Sea) near China reportedly kills 100,000 people
John Adams is appointed to negotiate Revolutionary War peace terms with Great Britain
John Adams (October 30, 1735 – July 4, 1826) was a Founding Father and the second president of the United States from 1797 to 1801.
Mexican revolutionary forces led by Agustín de Iturbide occupy Mexico City as the Spanish withdraw, bringing an end to t
Mexican revolutionary forces led by Agustín de Iturbide occupy Mexico City as the Spanish withdraw, bringing an end to the Mexican War of Independence
French scholar Jean-François Champollion announces he has deciphered Egyptian hieroglyphs using the Rosetta Stone
Jean-François Champollion, also known as Champollion le jeune ('the Younger'; 23 December 1790 – 4 March 1832), was a French philologist and orientalist, known primarily as the decipherer of Egyptian...
Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first Head of State of modern Greece, is assassinated in Nafplion
Count Ioannis Antoniou Kapodistrias, sometimes anglicized as John Capodistrias, was a Greek statesman who was one of the most distinguished politicians and diplomats of 19th-century...
Henry Ford's first Ford Model T automobile leaves the Piquette Avenue Plant in Detroit, Michigan
Henry Ford's first Ford Model T automobile leaves the Piquette Avenue Plant in Detroit, Michigan
British crime series "Cracker," created by Jimmy McGovern and starring Robbie Coltrane, debuts on ITV in the UK
Cracker is a British crime drama series produced by Granada Television for ITV, created and principally written by Jimmy McGovern.
Netflix announces Shonda Rhimes' "Bridgerton" as its most-watched series ever, with "Extraction," starring Chris Hemswor
Netflix announces Shonda Rhimes' "Bridgerton" as its most-watched series ever, with "Extraction," starring Chris Hemsworth, as its No. 1 film [1]
W. C. Handy publishes "Memphis Blues," considered on of the first blues songs
William Christopher Handy (November 16, 1873 – March 28, 1958) was an American composer and musician who referred to himself as the Father of the Blues.
NY Yankee Lou Gehrig hits the first of his 493 home runs
Henry Louis Gehrig was an American professional baseball first baseman who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees.
Political activist Thomas Paine (22) weds household servant Mary Lambert (21)
Political activist Thomas Paine (22) weds household servant Mary Lambert (21)
Physicist Johannes van der Waals (27) weds Anna Magdalena Smit (18)
Physicist Johannes van der Waals (27) weds Anna Magdalena Smit (18)
Poet Frederic Mistral (46) weds Marie Louise Aimee Rivière
Poet Frederic Mistral (46) weds Marie Louise Aimee Rivière
American actress Halle Berry announces her separation from second husband, R&B singer Eric Benet
American actress Halle Berry announces her separation from second husband, R&B singer Eric Benet
70 Walls of upper city of Jerusalem battered down by Roman army
The siege of Jerusalem in 70 CE was the decisive event of the First Jewish Revolt against the Roman Empire (66–73 CE).
Duke of Brabant John II signs the Charter of Kortenberg creating a Parliament of Kortenberg (The Lords of Kortenberg)
The Charter of Kortenberg (Dutch: Keure van Kortenberg) is an agreement signed and sealed on September 27, 1312, in the abbey of Kortenberg by John II, Duke of Brabant and representatives of the...
Battle of Płowce: Kingdom of Poland defeats the Teutonic Order in a strategic victory
Battle of Płowce: Kingdom of Poland defeats the Teutonic Order in a strategic victory
Pope Paul III officially recognizes the Society of Jesus (Jesuit) co-founded by Ignatius of Loyola as a religious order
Pope Paul III officially recognizes the Society of Jesus (Jesuit) co-founded by Ignatius of Loyola as a religious order of the Catholic church
Pope Urban VII dies 13 days after being chosen as Pope, making his reign the shortest papacy in history
Pope Urban VII dies 13 days after being chosen as Pope, making his reign the shortest papacy in history
Dutch Moluccan fleet of the Fifth Expedition, under the command of Wolfert Harmensz, lands on Mauritius suffering from s
Dutch Moluccan fleet of the Fifth Expedition, under the command of Wolfert Harmensz, lands on Mauritius suffering from scurvy, where they hunt and document the dodo [1]
The armies of Sweden are utterly defeated by the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in the Battle of Kircholm
The armies of Sweden are utterly defeated by the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in the Battle of Kircholm
Hurricane hits Carlisle Bay, Barbados; 27 British ships sink, and 3,000 die
Hurricane hits Carlisle Bay, Barbados; 27 British ships sink, and 3,000 die
French founder of Detroit Antoine de Lamothe Cadillac is imprisoned in the Bastille for speaking “against the government
French founder of Detroit Antoine de Lamothe Cadillac is imprisoned in the Bastille for speaking “against the government of the state and the colonies ” (freed 1718) [1]
French troops conquer Dutch fortress Fort Crèvecoeur after a short siege
French troops conquer Dutch fortress Fort Crèvecoeur after a short siege
Dutch army leaves Brussels after hundreds killed
Dutch army leaves Brussels after hundreds killed
French fishing vessel SS Vesta collides with American passenger paddle-wheel ship SS Arctic off Newfoundland in heavy fo
French fishing vessel SS Vesta collides with American passenger paddle-wheel ship SS Arctic off Newfoundland in heavy fog, sinking the larger passenger ship and killing 322; most of the survivors are crew members
George Frederick Bristow's "Rip Van Winkle," the second American opera, opens in New York City
George Frederick Bristow's "Rip Van Winkle," the second American opera, opens in New York City
Jo Shelby's cavalry in action at Moffat Station, Arkansas
Jo Shelby's cavalry in action at Moffat Station, Arkansas
Battle at Pilot Knob (Fort Davidson) Missouri: 1,700 killed or injured
Battle at Pilot Knob (Fort Davidson) Missouri: 1,700 killed or injured
Circus performer James Cooke walks a 150-yard tightrope from Cliff House to Seal Rocks in San Francisco
Circus performer James Cooke walks a 150-yard tightrope from Cliff House to Seal Rocks in San Francisco
John Mercer Langston is named the US minister resident to Haiti
John Mercer Langston (December 14, 1829 – November 15, 1897) was an African American abolitionist, attorney, educator, activist, diplomat, and politician.
Chicago Cubs beat Troy 10-8 before a record small "crowd" of 12
Chicago Cubs beat Troy 10-8 before a record small "crowd" of 12
Book matches are patented by the Diamond Match Company
Book matches are patented by the Diamond Match Company
Czech composer Antonín Dvořák becomes Director of the National Conservatory of Music of America in New York City and rem
Czech composer Antonín Dvořák becomes Director of the National Conservatory of Music of America in New York City and remains until the spring of 1895
Aqueduct Racetrack opens in New York
Aqueduct Racetrack is a Thoroughbred horse racing facility and casino in the South Ozone Park and Jamaica neighborhoods of Queens, New York City, United States.
Elephantine Colossus, a vacant seven-story building in the shape of an elephant built in 1885, burns to the ground on Co
Elephantine Colossus, a vacant seven-story building in the shape of an elephant built in 1885, burns to the ground on Coney Island, New York
Victory Theater (Republic, Belasco) opens at 207 W 42nd St, New York City
The New Victory Theater is a theater at 209 West 42nd Street in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City, near Times Square.
Wreck of the Old 97, a train crash near Danville, Virginia, inspires a railroad song of the same name, to be released in
Wreck of the Old 97, a train crash near Danville, Virginia, inspires a railroad song of the same name, to be released in 1924, which becomes the first song to sell 1 million copies in the US
Boston's Bill Dinneen no-hits Chicago White Sox, 2-0
William Henry Dinneen, alternately spelled Dineen (April 5, 1876 – January 13, 1955), was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who followed his 12-year career from 1898 to 1909...
First test flight of a twin-engine airplane in France
First test flight of a twin-engine airplane in France
Cleveland second baseman Nap Lajoie collects his 3,000th hit
Cleveland second baseman Nap Lajoie collects his 3,000th hit
Emperor Lidj Jasu of Ethiopia flees a palace coup led by his aunt Zewditu
Emperor Lidj Jasu of Ethiopia flees a palace coup led by his aunt Zewditu
Broadhurst Theatre, designed by Herbert J. Krapp for the Shubert brothers, opens at 235 W 44th Street, NYC
The Broadhurst Theatre is a Broadway theater at 235 West 44th Street in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City, New York, U.S.
Italian troops leave occupied Corfu
The Corfu incident was a 1923 diplomatic and military crisis between Greece and Italy.
Giants clinch their fourth consecutive pennant, defeating the Phillies 5-1
Giants clinch their fourth consecutive pennant, defeating the Phillies 5-1
The Nationalist Republic of China is recognised by the United States
The Nationalist government, officially the National Government of the Republic of China, was the goverment established by the Kuomintang (KMT) in Guangzhou after the reorganization of the Army and...
Chicago Cubs' Hack Wilson's two home runs give him the NL record of 56 home runs
The Chicago Cubs are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The Cubs compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) Central Division.
Closest NL batting race ends; St. Louis Cardinals' Chick Hafey's .34889 beats NY Giants' Bill Terry's .34861 [1]
Closest NL batting race ends; St. Louis Cardinals' Chick Hafey's .34889 beats NY Giants' Bill Terry's .34861 [1]
Chicago Cubs win their 21st consecutive game and clinch the NL pennant
Chicago Cubs win their 21st consecutive game and clinch the NL pennant
Boston Redskins and Brooklyn Dodgers play one of only four penalty-free games in NFL history; Boston wins 14-3 at Ebbets
Boston Redskins and Brooklyn Dodgers play one of only four penalty-free games in NFL history; Boston wins 14-3 at Ebbets Field, Brooklyn
First baseman Walter Alston plays in his only major league game for St. Louis Cardinals and later manages Brooklyn/Los A
First baseman Walter Alston plays in his only major league game for St. Louis Cardinals and later manages Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers for 23 years
First Santa Claus Training School opens in Albion, New York
First Santa Claus Training School opens in Albion, New York
British ocean liner "Queen Elizabeth" launches at Clydebank, Scotland
RMS Queen Elizabeth was an ocean liner operated by Cunard Line. Along with the Queen Mary, she provided a weekly transatlantic service between Southampton in the United Kingdom and New York City in...
Warsaw surrenders to the Germans after 19 days of resistance
Warsaw surrenders to the Germans after 19 days of resistance
55 German aircraft are shot down over England
The Battle of Britain (German: Luftschlacht um England) was an effort by the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) during the summer and autumn of 1940 to gain air superiority over the Royal Air Force (RAF)...
MLB Detroit Tigers rookie pitcher Floyd Giebell throws a 2-0 shutout over Cleveland Indians' Bob Feller to clinch the AL
MLB Detroit Tigers rookie pitcher Floyd Giebell throws a 2-0 shutout over Cleveland Indians' Bob Feller to clinch the AL pennant at League Park in Cleveland, Ohio
Anti-fascist opposition begins in Naples
Anti-fascist opposition begins in Naples
Dutch cities Helmond and Oss are liberated
Dutch cities Helmond and Oss are liberated
King George II of Greece returns from exile to Athens
Constantine IIˈdinos o ˈðefteros]; 2 June 1940 – 10 January 2023) was the last King of Greece, reigning from 6 March 1964 until the abolition of the Greek monarchy on 1 June 1973. Constantine was...
Persian troops occupy oil refinery at Abadan
Persian troops occupy oil refinery at Abadan
Baltimore Colt Bert Rechichar kicks a 56-yard field goal
Albert Daniel Rechichar (Pronounced: "Rech-i-SHAR") (July 16, 1930 – July 19, 2019) was an American professional football player who was a defensive back, halfback, and kicker in the National...
First African American Supreme Court page is C.V. Bush
Charles Vernon Bush (December 17, 1939 – November 5, 2012) was an American civil rights activist, retired senior corporate executive and former U.S. Air Force officer.
Great Britain commences "Operation Buffalo," testing four nuclear fission bombs at Maralinga, South Australia
Between 1956 and 1963, the United Kingdom conducted seven nuclear tests at the Maralinga site in South Australia, part of the Woomera Prohibited Area about 800 kilometres (500 mi) north west of...
American MLB San Francisco Giants rent Pacific Coast League San Francisco Seals Stadium until Candlestick Park is built
American MLB San Francisco Giants rent Pacific Coast League San Francisco Seals Stadium until Candlestick Park is built in 1960
Braves and Dodgers finish in a tie (86-68)
Braves and Dodgers finish in a tie (86-68)
Europe's first "moving pavement" (travelator) opens at Bank station on the London Underground
Europe's first "moving pavement" (travelator) opens at Bank station on the London Underground
Sandy Koufax sets the NL strikeout season record at 269
Sanford Koufax, nicknamed "the Left Arm of God", is an American former baseball player.
Military uprising under Col. Abdullah as-Sallal in North Yemen
The Yemen Arab Republic (YAR; Arabic: الجمهورية العربية اليمنية al-Jumhūriyyah al-‘arabiyyah al-Yamaniyyah, French: République arabe du Yémen), also known as Yemen (Sanaʽa) and commonly referred to...
At 10:59 am, the census clock records the US population at 190,000,000
At 10:59 am, the census clock records the US population at 190,000,000
Despite three home runs by Johnny Callison, the Phillies lose 14-8 to the Braves
The 1964 Philadelphia Phillies season was the 82nd season for the franchise in Philadelphia. The Phillies finished in a second-place tie with the Cincinnati Reds.
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jim Bunning ties the NL record with five 1-0 losses in a year
James Paul David Bunning (October 23, 1931 – May 26, 2017) was an American professional baseball pitcher and politician from Kentucky who served in both chambers of the United States Congress, a...
Cardinals' superstar pitcher Bob Gibson's 13th shutout of the year
Cardinals' superstar pitcher Bob Gibson's 13th shutout of the year
Ken Boswell sets second baseman record of 85 games without an error
Ken Boswell sets second baseman record of 85 games without an error
Tripartite talks involving the prime ministers of Northern Ireland, Britain, and the Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) of
Tripartite talks involving the prime ministers of Northern Ireland, Britain, and the Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) of the Republic of Ireland take place at Chequers, England
First NHL exhibition game at Nassau Coliseum; NY Rangers beat NY Islanders 6-4
First NHL exhibition game at Nassau Coliseum; NY Rangers beat NY Islanders 6-4
Nolan Ryan strikes out 16 in 11 innings for a record 383 in the season
Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr., nicknamed "the Ryan Express", is an American former professional baseball pitcher and sports executive.
Australian National Gallery buys Willem de Kooning's "Woman V" for $850,000
Australian National Gallery buys Willem de Kooning's "Woman V" for $850,000
Government De Uyl recalls Dutch ambassador from Spain
Government De Uyl recalls Dutch ambassador from Spain
TV drama "Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway," starring Eve Plumb, premieres on US network NBC
TV drama "Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway," starring Eve Plumb, premieres on US network NBC
Phillies clinch second consecutive NL East Division title
Phillies clinch second consecutive NL East Division title
US performs a nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
The Nevada National Security Sites (N2S2 or NNSS), popularized as the Nevada Test Site (NTS) until 2010, is a reservation of the United States Department of Energy located in the southeastern portion...
Marvin Hagler defeats Alan Minter to claim boxing's world middleweight championship in London; they have to be escorted
Marvin Hagler defeats Alan Minter to claim boxing's world middleweight championship in London; they have to be escorted away by police after a riot forms
Iran defends its besieged port of Abadan, driving back Iraqi forces
Iraq, officially the Republic of Iraq, is a country in West Asia. Located within the geo-political region of the Middle East, it is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south, Turkey to the north, Iran to...
Cardinals clinch NL East title
Cardinals clinch NL East title
South African workers' union leader Curnick Ndlovu is freed from prison after 19 years
South African workers' union leader Curnick Ndlovu is freed from prison after 19 years
Tim Raines is the first since Ty Cobb to steal 70 bases and drive in 70 runs
Tim Raines is the first since Ty Cobb to steal 70 bases and drive in 70 runs
Hurricane Gloria's 130 mph winds hit the Atlantic coast
Hurricane Gloria was a powerful tropical cyclone that caused significant damage along the East Coast of the United States and in Atlantic Canada during the 1985 Atlantic hurricane season.
"Give Me Wings" single is released by Michael Johnson (Billboard Song of the Year 1987)
"Give Me Wings" is a song written by Kye Fleming and Don Schlitz, and recorded by American country pop artist Michael Johnson.
Atlanta Braves' Phil Niekro makes his final MLB appearance, surrendering 5 runs in 3 innings against the San Francisco G
Atlanta Braves' Phil Niekro makes his final MLB appearance, surrendering 5 runs in 3 innings against the San Francisco Giants
Oakland wins AL West, and SF wins NL West title
Oakland wins AL West, and SF wins NL West title
American punk rocker Dee Dee Ramone is arrested for marijuana possession in Washington Square Park, New York City
American punk rocker Dee Dee Ramone is arrested for marijuana possession in Washington Square Park, New York City
ASPCA stops Santeria ceremony in Bronx, halting the sacrifice of 42 animals
ASPCA stops Santeria ceremony in Bronx, halting the sacrifice of 42 animals
Actor Daniel Day-Lewis pleads guilty to speeding charges
Actor Daniel Day-Lewis pleads guilty to speeding charges
Baltimore Oriole Roberto Alomar spits in face of umpire John Hirschbeck
Roberto Alomar Velázquez is a Puerto Rican former second baseman who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for seventeen seasons.
At its two-day meeting in Vienna, OPEC decides to keep its production quotas unchanged at 23.2 million barrels per day,
At its two-day meeting in Vienna, OPEC decides to keep its production quotas unchanged at 23.2 million barrels per day, despite crude oil being at its lowest price levels since 1999
Timor-Leste (East Timor) joins the United Nations
Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, is a country in Southeast Asia.
SMART-1 satellite is launched by the European Space Agency from the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, French Guiana, to orb
SMART-1 satellite is launched by the European Space Agency from the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, French Guiana, to orbit the Moon
Atlanta Braves clinch their 14th consecutive division title due to Philadelphia's loss to the New York Mets
The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area.
MLB Boston Red Sox honor former player Johnny Pesky by officially naming Fenway Park's right-field foul pole "Pesky's Po
MLB Boston Red Sox honor former player Johnny Pesky by officially naming Fenway Park's right-field foul pole "Pesky's Pole"
Astronaut Zhai Zhigang becomes the first Chinese person to perform a spacewalk while flying on Shenzhou 7
Astronaut Zhai Zhigang becomes the first Chinese person to perform a spacewalk while flying on Shenzhou 7
Greg Maddux wins the 355th and final start of his career
Gregory Alan Maddux, also known as "Mad Dog" and "the Professor," is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), primarily with the Atlanta...
The 2004 Japanese discovery of the 113th element is confirmed
The 2004 Japanese discovery of the 113th element is confirmed
19 people are killed and 45 are injured in a bus bombing in Peshawar, Pakistan
Peshawar is the capital and largest city of the Pakistani province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is the eighth-most populous Pakistani city, with a population of over 1.9 million.
57 people are killed after Mount Ontake erupts in Japan
A volcanic eruption of Mount Ontake (御嶽山, Ontake-san) took place on September 27, 2014, killing 63 people.
New Zealand's All Blacks score 4 tries to beat Argentina 34-13 in La Plata and claim their third consecutive Rugby Champ
New Zealand's All Blacks score 4 tries to beat Argentina 34-13 in La Plata and claim their third consecutive Rugby Championship; All Blacks' first five-eighth Beauden Barrett kicks 6 from 6
A supermoon coincides with a total lunar eclipse, creating a super blood moon, visible over much of the Earth
A supermoon coincides with a total lunar eclipse, creating a super blood moon, visible over much of the Earth
American "boy band" pop music group "Why Don't We" (WDW) forms in Los Angeles
Why Don't We, shortened to wdw, was an American boy band consisting of Jack Avery, Corbyn Besson, Zach Herron, Jonah Marais and Daniel Seavey.
Researchers confirm the existence of the giant tree rat "Vika" in the Solomon Islands, which can crack open coconuts
Researchers confirm the existence of the giant tree rat "Vika" in the Solomon Islands, which can crack open coconuts
First Chinese #MeToo case goes to court as TV star Zhu Jun sues for defamation after accusation posted online
First Chinese #MeToo case goes to court as TV star Zhu Jun sues for defamation after accusation posted online
Border fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh kills at least 23
On 19 and 20 September 2023, Azerbaijan launched a large-scale military offensive against the self-declared breakaway state of Artsakh, violating the ceasefire agreement signed in the aftermath of...
NASA/USGS Landsat-9 Earth-observing satellite launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA ) is an independent agency of the U.S.
R&B artist R. Kelly is convicted on nine counts of racketeering and sex trafficking after a six-week trial in New York [
R&B artist R. Kelly is convicted on nine counts of racketeering and sex trafficking after a six-week trial in New York [1]
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio returns to Earth with Russian cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin, setting an Amer
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio returns to Earth with Russian cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin, setting an American record of 371 days in space [1]
Chicago White Sox lose 4-1 to Detroit Tigers on the road at Comerica Park, setting a new modern MLB record with their 12
Chicago White Sox lose 4-1 to Detroit Tigers on the road at Comerica Park, setting a new modern MLB record with their 121st loss of the season
Brownsville, Tennessee unveils a 10-foot tall statue of rock singer Tina Turner who grew up in the rural community [1]
Brownsville, Tennessee unveils a 10-foot tall statue of rock singer Tina Turner who grew up in the rural community [1]
Famous Births on September 27
birth
Louis XIII is born
Louis XIII is born
birth
Samuel Adams is born
Samuel Adams founding father of the united states, known for founding father of the united states, was born on 1722-09-27. Samuel Adams (September 27 [O.S.
birth
Thomas Nast is born
Thomas Nast, American cartoonist, known for american cartoonist, was born on 1840-09-27.
birth
Gwyneth Paltrow is born
Gwyneth Paltrow, American actress and businesswoman, known for american actress and businesswoman, was born on 1973-09-27. Gwyneth Kate Paltrow is an American actress and businesswoman.
birth
Jenna Ortega is born
Jenna Ortega, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 2003-09-27. Jenna Marie Ortega is an American actress.
birth
Lil Wayne is born
Lil Wayne musician, known for american rapper, was born on 1983-09-27. Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper.
birth
Avril Lavigne is born
Avril Lavigne, Canadian musician, known for canadian singer and songwriter, was born on 1985-09-27. Avril Ramona Lavigne is a Canadian singer and songwriter.
birth
Kathy Whitworth is born
Kathy Whitworth, American athlete, known for american professional golfer, was born on 1939-09-27.
birth
Mike Schmidt is born
Mike Schmidt, American athlete, known for american baseball player, was born on 1950-09-27.
birth
Brendon McCullum is born
Brendon McCullum, New Zealand athlete, known for new zealand cricketer, was born on 1982-09-27.
birth
Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet is born
Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet, French bishop and theologian, known for french bishop and theologian, was born on 1627-09-27. Jacques-Bénigne Lignel Bossuet was a French bishop and theologian.
birth
Louis Botha is born
Louis Botha is born
Notable Deaths on September 27
death
Jimmy Doolittle dies
Jimmy Doolittle, American general and aviator, known for american general and aviator, died on 1993-09-27.
death
William Safire dies
William Safire, American journalist and presidential speechwriter, known for american journalist and presidential speechwriter, died on 2009-09-27.
death
Michael Gambon dies
Michael Gambon, English irish-english actor, known for irish-english actor, died on 2023-09-27. Sir Michael John Gambon (19 October 1940 – 27 September 2023) was an Irish-English actor.
death
Maggie Smith dies
Maggie Smith, British actress, known for british actress, died on 2024-09-27. Dame Margaret Natalie Smith (28 December 1934 – 27 September 2024) was a British actress.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on September 27, 1066?
- William the Conqueror (1028 – 9 September 1087), sometimes called William the Bastard, was the first Norman king of England (as William I), reigning from 1066 until his death.
- What happened on September 27, 1290?
- Earthquake in the Gulf of Chihli (Bohai Sea) near China reportedly kills 100,000 people
- What happened on September 27, 1779?
- John Adams (October 30, 1735 – July 4, 1826) was a Founding Father and the second president of the United States from 1797 to 1801.
- What happened on September 27, 1821?
- Mexican revolutionary forces led by Agustín de Iturbide occupy Mexico City as the Spanish withdraw, bringing an end to the Mexican War of Independence
- What happened on September 27, 1822?
- Jean-François Champollion, also known as Champollion le jeune ('the Younger'; 23 December 1790 – 4 March 1832), was a French philologist and orientalist, known primarily as the decipherer of Egyptian...
Complete Timeline — September 27 Through the Ages
70 Walls of upper city of Jerusalem battered down by Roman army
The siege of Jerusalem in 70 CE was the decisive event of the First Jewish Revolt against the Roman Empire (66–73 CE).
William the Conqueror's troops set sail from Normandy to invade England
William the Conqueror (1028 – 9 September 1087), sometimes called William the Bastard, was the first Norman king of England (as William I), reigning from 1066 until his death.
Earthquake in the Gulf of Chihli (Bohai Sea) near China reportedly kills 100,000 people
Earthquake in the Gulf of Chihli (Bohai Sea) near China reportedly kills 100,000 people
Duke of Brabant John II signs the Charter of Kortenberg creating a Parliament of Kortenberg (The Lords of Kortenberg)
The Charter of Kortenberg (Dutch: Keure van Kortenberg) is an agreement signed and sealed on September 27, 1312, in the abbey of Kortenberg by John II, Duke of Brabant and representatives of the...
Battle of Płowce: Kingdom of Poland defeats the Teutonic Order in a strategic victory
Battle of Płowce: Kingdom of Poland defeats the Teutonic Order in a strategic victory
Pope Paul III officially recognizes the Society of Jesus (Jesuit) co-founded by Ignatius of Loyola as a religious order
Pope Paul III officially recognizes the Society of Jesus (Jesuit) co-founded by Ignatius of Loyola as a religious order of the Catholic church
Pope Urban VII dies 13 days after being chosen as Pope, making his reign the shortest papacy in history
Pope Urban VII dies 13 days after being chosen as Pope, making his reign the shortest papacy in history
Dutch Moluccan fleet of the Fifth Expedition, under the command of Wolfert Harmensz, lands on Mauritius suffering from s
Dutch Moluccan fleet of the Fifth Expedition, under the command of Wolfert Harmensz, lands on Mauritius suffering from scurvy, where they hunt and document the dodo [1]
Louis XIII is born
Louis XIII is born
The armies of Sweden are utterly defeated by the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in the Battle of Kircholm
The armies of Sweden are utterly defeated by the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in the Battle of Kircholm
Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet is born
Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet, French bishop and theologian, known for french bishop and theologian, was born on 1627-09-27. Jacques-Bénigne Lignel Bossuet was a French bishop and theologian.
Hurricane hits Carlisle Bay, Barbados; 27 British ships sink, and 3,000 die
Hurricane hits Carlisle Bay, Barbados; 27 British ships sink, and 3,000 die
French founder of Detroit Antoine de Lamothe Cadillac is imprisoned in the Bastille for speaking “against the government
French founder of Detroit Antoine de Lamothe Cadillac is imprisoned in the Bastille for speaking “against the government of the state and the colonies ” (freed 1718) [1]
Samuel Adams is born
Samuel Adams founding father of the united states, known for founding father of the united states, was born on 1722-09-27. Samuel Adams (September 27 [O.S.
Political activist Thomas Paine (22) weds household servant Mary Lambert (21)
Political activist Thomas Paine (22) weds household servant Mary Lambert (21)
John Adams is appointed to negotiate Revolutionary War peace terms with Great Britain
John Adams (October 30, 1735 – July 4, 1826) was a Founding Father and the second president of the United States from 1797 to 1801.
French troops conquer Dutch fortress Fort Crèvecoeur after a short siege
French troops conquer Dutch fortress Fort Crèvecoeur after a short siege
Mexican revolutionary forces led by Agustín de Iturbide occupy Mexico City as the Spanish withdraw, bringing an end to t
Mexican revolutionary forces led by Agustín de Iturbide occupy Mexico City as the Spanish withdraw, bringing an end to the Mexican War of Independence
French scholar Jean-François Champollion announces he has deciphered Egyptian hieroglyphs using the Rosetta Stone
Jean-François Champollion, also known as Champollion le jeune ('the Younger'; 23 December 1790 – 4 March 1832), was a French philologist and orientalist, known primarily as the decipherer of Egyptian...
Dutch army leaves Brussels after hundreds killed
Dutch army leaves Brussels after hundreds killed
Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first Head of State of modern Greece, is assassinated in Nafplion
Count Ioannis Antoniou Kapodistrias, sometimes anglicized as John Capodistrias, was a Greek statesman who was one of the most distinguished politicians and diplomats of 19th-century...
Thomas Nast is born
Thomas Nast, American cartoonist, known for american cartoonist, was born on 1840-09-27.
French fishing vessel SS Vesta collides with American passenger paddle-wheel ship SS Arctic off Newfoundland in heavy fo
French fishing vessel SS Vesta collides with American passenger paddle-wheel ship SS Arctic off Newfoundland in heavy fog, sinking the larger passenger ship and killing 322; most of the survivors are crew members
George Frederick Bristow's "Rip Van Winkle," the second American opera, opens in New York City
George Frederick Bristow's "Rip Van Winkle," the second American opera, opens in New York City
Louis Botha is born
Louis Botha is born
Jo Shelby's cavalry in action at Moffat Station, Arkansas
Jo Shelby's cavalry in action at Moffat Station, Arkansas
Battle at Pilot Knob (Fort Davidson) Missouri: 1,700 killed or injured
Battle at Pilot Knob (Fort Davidson) Missouri: 1,700 killed or injured
Physicist Johannes van der Waals (27) weds Anna Magdalena Smit (18)
Physicist Johannes van der Waals (27) weds Anna Magdalena Smit (18)
Circus performer James Cooke walks a 150-yard tightrope from Cliff House to Seal Rocks in San Francisco
Circus performer James Cooke walks a 150-yard tightrope from Cliff House to Seal Rocks in San Francisco
Poet Frederic Mistral (46) weds Marie Louise Aimee Rivière
Poet Frederic Mistral (46) weds Marie Louise Aimee Rivière
John Mercer Langston is named the US minister resident to Haiti
John Mercer Langston (December 14, 1829 – November 15, 1897) was an African American abolitionist, attorney, educator, activist, diplomat, and politician.
Chicago Cubs beat Troy 10-8 before a record small "crowd" of 12
Chicago Cubs beat Troy 10-8 before a record small "crowd" of 12
Book matches are patented by the Diamond Match Company
Book matches are patented by the Diamond Match Company
Czech composer Antonín Dvořák becomes Director of the National Conservatory of Music of America in New York City and rem
Czech composer Antonín Dvořák becomes Director of the National Conservatory of Music of America in New York City and remains until the spring of 1895
Aqueduct Racetrack opens in New York
Aqueduct Racetrack is a Thoroughbred horse racing facility and casino in the South Ozone Park and Jamaica neighborhoods of Queens, New York City, United States.
Elephantine Colossus, a vacant seven-story building in the shape of an elephant built in 1885, burns to the ground on Co
Elephantine Colossus, a vacant seven-story building in the shape of an elephant built in 1885, burns to the ground on Coney Island, New York
Victory Theater (Republic, Belasco) opens at 207 W 42nd St, New York City
The New Victory Theater is a theater at 209 West 42nd Street in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City, near Times Square.
Wreck of the Old 97, a train crash near Danville, Virginia, inspires a railroad song of the same name, to be released in
Wreck of the Old 97, a train crash near Danville, Virginia, inspires a railroad song of the same name, to be released in 1924, which becomes the first song to sell 1 million copies in the US
Boston's Bill Dinneen no-hits Chicago White Sox, 2-0
William Henry Dinneen, alternately spelled Dineen (April 5, 1876 – January 13, 1955), was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who followed his 12-year career from 1898 to 1909...
Henry Ford's first Ford Model T automobile leaves the Piquette Avenue Plant in Detroit, Michigan
Henry Ford's first Ford Model T automobile leaves the Piquette Avenue Plant in Detroit, Michigan
First test flight of a twin-engine airplane in France
First test flight of a twin-engine airplane in France
W. C. Handy publishes "Memphis Blues," considered on of the first blues songs
William Christopher Handy (November 16, 1873 – March 28, 1958) was an American composer and musician who referred to himself as the Father of the Blues.
Cleveland second baseman Nap Lajoie collects his 3,000th hit
Cleveland second baseman Nap Lajoie collects his 3,000th hit
Emperor Lidj Jasu of Ethiopia flees a palace coup led by his aunt Zewditu
Emperor Lidj Jasu of Ethiopia flees a palace coup led by his aunt Zewditu
Broadhurst Theatre, designed by Herbert J. Krapp for the Shubert brothers, opens at 235 W 44th Street, NYC
The Broadhurst Theatre is a Broadway theater at 235 West 44th Street in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City, New York, U.S.
NY Yankee Lou Gehrig hits the first of his 493 home runs
Henry Louis Gehrig was an American professional baseball first baseman who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees.
Italian troops leave occupied Corfu
The Corfu incident was a 1923 diplomatic and military crisis between Greece and Italy.
Giants clinch their fourth consecutive pennant, defeating the Phillies 5-1
Giants clinch their fourth consecutive pennant, defeating the Phillies 5-1
The Nationalist Republic of China is recognised by the United States
The Nationalist government, officially the National Government of the Republic of China, was the goverment established by the Kuomintang (KMT) in Guangzhou after the reorganization of the Army and...
Chicago Cubs' Hack Wilson's two home runs give him the NL record of 56 home runs
The Chicago Cubs are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The Cubs compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) Central Division.
Closest NL batting race ends; St. Louis Cardinals' Chick Hafey's .34889 beats NY Giants' Bill Terry's .34861 [1]
Closest NL batting race ends; St. Louis Cardinals' Chick Hafey's .34889 beats NY Giants' Bill Terry's .34861 [1]
Chicago Cubs win their 21st consecutive game and clinch the NL pennant
Chicago Cubs win their 21st consecutive game and clinch the NL pennant
Boston Redskins and Brooklyn Dodgers play one of only four penalty-free games in NFL history; Boston wins 14-3 at Ebbets
Boston Redskins and Brooklyn Dodgers play one of only four penalty-free games in NFL history; Boston wins 14-3 at Ebbets Field, Brooklyn
First baseman Walter Alston plays in his only major league game for St. Louis Cardinals and later manages Brooklyn/Los A
First baseman Walter Alston plays in his only major league game for St. Louis Cardinals and later manages Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers for 23 years
First Santa Claus Training School opens in Albion, New York
First Santa Claus Training School opens in Albion, New York
British ocean liner "Queen Elizabeth" launches at Clydebank, Scotland
RMS Queen Elizabeth was an ocean liner operated by Cunard Line. Along with the Queen Mary, she provided a weekly transatlantic service between Southampton in the United Kingdom and New York City in...
Warsaw surrenders to the Germans after 19 days of resistance
Warsaw surrenders to the Germans after 19 days of resistance
Kathy Whitworth is born
Kathy Whitworth, American athlete, known for american professional golfer, was born on 1939-09-27.
55 German aircraft are shot down over England
The Battle of Britain (German: Luftschlacht um England) was an effort by the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) during the summer and autumn of 1940 to gain air superiority over the Royal Air Force (RAF)...
MLB Detroit Tigers rookie pitcher Floyd Giebell throws a 2-0 shutout over Cleveland Indians' Bob Feller to clinch the AL
MLB Detroit Tigers rookie pitcher Floyd Giebell throws a 2-0 shutout over Cleveland Indians' Bob Feller to clinch the AL pennant at League Park in Cleveland, Ohio
Anti-fascist opposition begins in Naples
Anti-fascist opposition begins in Naples
Dutch cities Helmond and Oss are liberated
Dutch cities Helmond and Oss are liberated
King George II of Greece returns from exile to Athens
Constantine IIˈdinos o ˈðefteros]; 2 June 1940 – 10 January 2023) was the last King of Greece, reigning from 6 March 1964 until the abolition of the Greek monarchy on 1 June 1973. Constantine was...
Mike Schmidt is born
Mike Schmidt, American athlete, known for american baseball player, was born on 1950-09-27.
Persian troops occupy oil refinery at Abadan
Persian troops occupy oil refinery at Abadan
Baltimore Colt Bert Rechichar kicks a 56-yard field goal
Albert Daniel Rechichar (Pronounced: "Rech-i-SHAR") (July 16, 1930 – July 19, 2019) was an American professional football player who was a defensive back, halfback, and kicker in the National...
First African American Supreme Court page is C.V. Bush
Charles Vernon Bush (December 17, 1939 – November 5, 2012) was an American civil rights activist, retired senior corporate executive and former U.S. Air Force officer.
Great Britain commences "Operation Buffalo," testing four nuclear fission bombs at Maralinga, South Australia
Between 1956 and 1963, the United Kingdom conducted seven nuclear tests at the Maralinga site in South Australia, part of the Woomera Prohibited Area about 800 kilometres (500 mi) north west of...
American MLB San Francisco Giants rent Pacific Coast League San Francisco Seals Stadium until Candlestick Park is built
American MLB San Francisco Giants rent Pacific Coast League San Francisco Seals Stadium until Candlestick Park is built in 1960
Braves and Dodgers finish in a tie (86-68)
Braves and Dodgers finish in a tie (86-68)
Europe's first "moving pavement" (travelator) opens at Bank station on the London Underground
Europe's first "moving pavement" (travelator) opens at Bank station on the London Underground
Sandy Koufax sets the NL strikeout season record at 269
Sanford Koufax, nicknamed "the Left Arm of God", is an American former baseball player.
Military uprising under Col. Abdullah as-Sallal in North Yemen
The Yemen Arab Republic (YAR; Arabic: الجمهورية العربية اليمنية al-Jumhūriyyah al-‘arabiyyah al-Yamaniyyah, French: République arabe du Yémen), also known as Yemen (Sanaʽa) and commonly referred to...
At 10:59 am, the census clock records the US population at 190,000,000
At 10:59 am, the census clock records the US population at 190,000,000
Despite three home runs by Johnny Callison, the Phillies lose 14-8 to the Braves
The 1964 Philadelphia Phillies season was the 82nd season for the franchise in Philadelphia. The Phillies finished in a second-place tie with the Cincinnati Reds.
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jim Bunning ties the NL record with five 1-0 losses in a year
James Paul David Bunning (October 23, 1931 – May 26, 2017) was an American professional baseball pitcher and politician from Kentucky who served in both chambers of the United States Congress, a...
Cardinals' superstar pitcher Bob Gibson's 13th shutout of the year
Cardinals' superstar pitcher Bob Gibson's 13th shutout of the year
Ken Boswell sets second baseman record of 85 games without an error
Ken Boswell sets second baseman record of 85 games without an error
Tripartite talks involving the prime ministers of Northern Ireland, Britain, and the Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) of
Tripartite talks involving the prime ministers of Northern Ireland, Britain, and the Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) of the Republic of Ireland take place at Chequers, England
First NHL exhibition game at Nassau Coliseum; NY Rangers beat NY Islanders 6-4
First NHL exhibition game at Nassau Coliseum; NY Rangers beat NY Islanders 6-4
Nolan Ryan strikes out 16 in 11 innings for a record 383 in the season
Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr., nicknamed "the Ryan Express", is an American former professional baseball pitcher and sports executive.
Gwyneth Paltrow is born
Gwyneth Paltrow, American actress and businesswoman, known for american actress and businesswoman, was born on 1973-09-27. Gwyneth Kate Paltrow is an American actress and businesswoman.
Australian National Gallery buys Willem de Kooning's "Woman V" for $850,000
Australian National Gallery buys Willem de Kooning's "Woman V" for $850,000
Government De Uyl recalls Dutch ambassador from Spain
Government De Uyl recalls Dutch ambassador from Spain
TV drama "Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway," starring Eve Plumb, premieres on US network NBC
TV drama "Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway," starring Eve Plumb, premieres on US network NBC
Phillies clinch second consecutive NL East Division title
Phillies clinch second consecutive NL East Division title
US performs a nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
The Nevada National Security Sites (N2S2 or NNSS), popularized as the Nevada Test Site (NTS) until 2010, is a reservation of the United States Department of Energy located in the southeastern portion...
Marvin Hagler defeats Alan Minter to claim boxing's world middleweight championship in London; they have to be escorted
Marvin Hagler defeats Alan Minter to claim boxing's world middleweight championship in London; they have to be escorted away by police after a riot forms
Iran defends its besieged port of Abadan, driving back Iraqi forces
Iraq, officially the Republic of Iraq, is a country in West Asia. Located within the geo-political region of the Middle East, it is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south, Turkey to the north, Iran to...
Cardinals clinch NL East title
Cardinals clinch NL East title
Brendon McCullum is born
Brendon McCullum, New Zealand athlete, known for new zealand cricketer, was born on 1982-09-27.
South African workers' union leader Curnick Ndlovu is freed from prison after 19 years
South African workers' union leader Curnick Ndlovu is freed from prison after 19 years
Tim Raines is the first since Ty Cobb to steal 70 bases and drive in 70 runs
Tim Raines is the first since Ty Cobb to steal 70 bases and drive in 70 runs
Lil Wayne is born
Lil Wayne musician, known for american rapper, was born on 1983-09-27. Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper.
Hurricane Gloria's 130 mph winds hit the Atlantic coast
Hurricane Gloria was a powerful tropical cyclone that caused significant damage along the East Coast of the United States and in Atlantic Canada during the 1985 Atlantic hurricane season.
Avril Lavigne is born
Avril Lavigne, Canadian musician, known for canadian singer and songwriter, was born on 1985-09-27. Avril Ramona Lavigne is a Canadian singer and songwriter.
"Give Me Wings" single is released by Michael Johnson (Billboard Song of the Year 1987)
"Give Me Wings" is a song written by Kye Fleming and Don Schlitz, and recorded by American country pop artist Michael Johnson.
Atlanta Braves' Phil Niekro makes his final MLB appearance, surrendering 5 runs in 3 innings against the San Francisco G
Atlanta Braves' Phil Niekro makes his final MLB appearance, surrendering 5 runs in 3 innings against the San Francisco Giants
Oakland wins AL West, and SF wins NL West title
Oakland wins AL West, and SF wins NL West title
American punk rocker Dee Dee Ramone is arrested for marijuana possession in Washington Square Park, New York City
American punk rocker Dee Dee Ramone is arrested for marijuana possession in Washington Square Park, New York City
ASPCA stops Santeria ceremony in Bronx, halting the sacrifice of 42 animals
ASPCA stops Santeria ceremony in Bronx, halting the sacrifice of 42 animals
British crime series "Cracker," created by Jimmy McGovern and starring Robbie Coltrane, debuts on ITV in the UK
Cracker is a British crime drama series produced by Granada Television for ITV, created and principally written by Jimmy McGovern.
Actor Daniel Day-Lewis pleads guilty to speeding charges
Actor Daniel Day-Lewis pleads guilty to speeding charges
Jimmy Doolittle dies
Jimmy Doolittle, American general and aviator, known for american general and aviator, died on 1993-09-27.
Baltimore Oriole Roberto Alomar spits in face of umpire John Hirschbeck
Roberto Alomar Velázquez is a Puerto Rican former second baseman who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for seventeen seasons.
At its two-day meeting in Vienna, OPEC decides to keep its production quotas unchanged at 23.2 million barrels per day,
At its two-day meeting in Vienna, OPEC decides to keep its production quotas unchanged at 23.2 million barrels per day, despite crude oil being at its lowest price levels since 1999
Timor-Leste (East Timor) joins the United Nations
Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, is a country in Southeast Asia.
American actress Halle Berry announces her separation from second husband, R&B singer Eric Benet
American actress Halle Berry announces her separation from second husband, R&B singer Eric Benet
SMART-1 satellite is launched by the European Space Agency from the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, French Guiana, to orb
SMART-1 satellite is launched by the European Space Agency from the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, French Guiana, to orbit the Moon
Jenna Ortega is born
Jenna Ortega, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 2003-09-27. Jenna Marie Ortega is an American actress.
Atlanta Braves clinch their 14th consecutive division title due to Philadelphia's loss to the New York Mets
The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area.
MLB Boston Red Sox honor former player Johnny Pesky by officially naming Fenway Park's right-field foul pole "Pesky's Po
MLB Boston Red Sox honor former player Johnny Pesky by officially naming Fenway Park's right-field foul pole "Pesky's Pole"
Astronaut Zhai Zhigang becomes the first Chinese person to perform a spacewalk while flying on Shenzhou 7
Astronaut Zhai Zhigang becomes the first Chinese person to perform a spacewalk while flying on Shenzhou 7
Greg Maddux wins the 355th and final start of his career
Gregory Alan Maddux, also known as "Mad Dog" and "the Professor," is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), primarily with the Atlanta...
William Safire dies
William Safire, American journalist and presidential speechwriter, known for american journalist and presidential speechwriter, died on 2009-09-27.
The 2004 Japanese discovery of the 113th element is confirmed
The 2004 Japanese discovery of the 113th element is confirmed
19 people are killed and 45 are injured in a bus bombing in Peshawar, Pakistan
Peshawar is the capital and largest city of the Pakistani province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is the eighth-most populous Pakistani city, with a population of over 1.9 million.
57 people are killed after Mount Ontake erupts in Japan
A volcanic eruption of Mount Ontake (御嶽山, Ontake-san) took place on September 27, 2014, killing 63 people.
New Zealand's All Blacks score 4 tries to beat Argentina 34-13 in La Plata and claim their third consecutive Rugby Champ
New Zealand's All Blacks score 4 tries to beat Argentina 34-13 in La Plata and claim their third consecutive Rugby Championship; All Blacks' first five-eighth Beauden Barrett kicks 6 from 6
A supermoon coincides with a total lunar eclipse, creating a super blood moon, visible over much of the Earth
A supermoon coincides with a total lunar eclipse, creating a super blood moon, visible over much of the Earth
American "boy band" pop music group "Why Don't We" (WDW) forms in Los Angeles
Why Don't We, shortened to wdw, was an American boy band consisting of Jack Avery, Corbyn Besson, Zach Herron, Jonah Marais and Daniel Seavey.
Researchers confirm the existence of the giant tree rat "Vika" in the Solomon Islands, which can crack open coconuts
Researchers confirm the existence of the giant tree rat "Vika" in the Solomon Islands, which can crack open coconuts
First Chinese #MeToo case goes to court as TV star Zhu Jun sues for defamation after accusation posted online
First Chinese #MeToo case goes to court as TV star Zhu Jun sues for defamation after accusation posted online
Border fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh kills at least 23
On 19 and 20 September 2023, Azerbaijan launched a large-scale military offensive against the self-declared breakaway state of Artsakh, violating the ceasefire agreement signed in the aftermath of...
Netflix announces Shonda Rhimes' "Bridgerton" as its most-watched series ever, with "Extraction," starring Chris Hemswor
Netflix announces Shonda Rhimes' "Bridgerton" as its most-watched series ever, with "Extraction," starring Chris Hemsworth, as its No. 1 film [1]
NASA/USGS Landsat-9 Earth-observing satellite launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA ) is an independent agency of the U.S.
R&B artist R. Kelly is convicted on nine counts of racketeering and sex trafficking after a six-week trial in New York [
R&B artist R. Kelly is convicted on nine counts of racketeering and sex trafficking after a six-week trial in New York [1]
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio returns to Earth with Russian cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin, setting an Amer
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio returns to Earth with Russian cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin, setting an American record of 371 days in space [1]
Michael Gambon dies
Michael Gambon, English irish-english actor, known for irish-english actor, died on 2023-09-27. Sir Michael John Gambon (19 October 1940 – 27 September 2023) was an Irish-English actor.
Chicago White Sox lose 4-1 to Detroit Tigers on the road at Comerica Park, setting a new modern MLB record with their 12
Chicago White Sox lose 4-1 to Detroit Tigers on the road at Comerica Park, setting a new modern MLB record with their 121st loss of the season
Maggie Smith dies
Maggie Smith, British actress, known for british actress, died on 2024-09-27. Dame Margaret Natalie Smith (28 December 1934 – 27 September 2024) was a British actress.
Brownsville, Tennessee unveils a 10-foot tall statue of rock singer Tina Turner who grew up in the rural community [1]
Brownsville, Tennessee unveils a 10-foot tall statue of rock singer Tina Turner who grew up in the rural community [1]