November 27 in History
November 27 is the birthday of Adéla (2003) and the anniversary of the death of Apetor (2021). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for November 27, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Antinous, Greek favourite of Hadrian was born in 111, while Horace, Roman soldier and poet died in 8 BC.
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Famous people born on November 27
Famous people who died on November 27
2015
Garrett Swasey (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American competitive ice skater, figure skating coach, and police officer (1971–2015)
2014
Fernance B. Perry (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Fernance B. Perry, Portuguese-American businessman and philanthropist (born 1922)
2007
Robert Cade (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American medical doctor, nephrologist, research scientist, inventor of Gatorade
2006
Bebe Moore Campbell (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American novelist, journalist, teacher (1950–2006)
What happened on November 27
- 2024
Syrian rebel groups led by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham launch a ground offensive into Syria.
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Iran's top nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, is assassinated near Tehran.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2020
Days after the announcement of its discovery, the Utah monolith is removed by recreationists.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2015
An active shooter inside a Planned Parenthood facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado, shoots at least four police officers. One officer later dies. Two civilians are also killed, and six injured. The shooter later surrendered.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2009
Nevsky Express bombing: A bomb explodes on the Nevsky Express train between Moscow and Saint Petersburg, derailing it and causing 28 deaths and 96 injuries.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2008
XL Airways Germany Flight 888T: An Airbus A320 performing a flight test crashes near the French commune of Canet-en-Roussillon, killing all seven people on board.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2006
The House of Commons of Canada approves a motion introduced by Prime Minister Stephen Harper recognizing the Québécois as a nation within Canada.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2004
Pope John Paul II returns the relics of Saint John Chrysostom to the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2004
Blackwater 61 crash: A CASA C-212 Aviocar crashes into the Koh-i-Baba mountain range in Afghanistan, killing six.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2001
A hydrogen atmosphere is discovered on the extrasolar planet Osiris by the Hubble Space Telescope, the first atmosphere detected on an extrasolar planet.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1999
The centre-left Labour Party takes control of the New Zealand government with leader Helen Clark becoming the first elected female prime minister in New Zealand's history.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1997
Twenty-five people are killed in the second Souhane massacre in Algeria.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1992
For the second time in a year, military forces try to overthrow president Carlos Andrés Pérez in Venezuela.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1989
Avianca Flight 203: A Boeing 727 explodes in mid-air over Colombia, killing all 107 people on board and three people on the ground. The Medellín Cartel claimed responsibility for the attack.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1985
Space Shuttle program: Atlantis launches on STS-61-B, with Rodolfo Neri Vela becoming the first Mexican astronaut.
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Editor's picks
Born on November 27
- 111 — Antinous, Greek favourite of Hadrian (died 130)
- 1127 — Emperor Xiaozong of Song (died 1194)
- 1380 — King Ferdinand I of Aragon (died 1416)
Died on November 27
- 8 BC — Horace, Roman soldier and poet (born 65 BC)
- 395 — Rufinus, Roman politician (born 335)
- 450 — Galla Placidia, Roman Empress (born 392)
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for November 27
Quick answers
Who was born on November 27? Adéla (2003), Mike Williams (DJ) (1996), Suliasi Vunivalu (1995).
Who died on November 27? Apetor (2021), Mohsen Fakhrizadeh (2020), Maurice Strong (2015).
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