September 27 in History
September 27 is the birthday of Jenna Ortega (2002) and the anniversary of the death of Mighty Sparrow (2026). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for September 27, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Ninmyō, Japanese emperor was born in 808, while Pugu Huai'en, Chinese general during the Tang dynasty died in 765.
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Famous people born on September 27
Famous people who died on September 27
2024
Hassan Nasrallah (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Secretary-General of Hezbollah from 1992 to 2024
2018
Marty Balin (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American singer, songwriter, and musician (1942–2018)
2015
Syed Ahmed (politician) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Governor of Jharkhand, Indian politician, author (1945–2015)
2011
David Croft (TV producer) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
English writer, producer and director (1922–2011)
2010
Balaji Sadasivan (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Singaporean politician and neurosurgeon (1955–2010)
What happened on September 27
- 2024
Hurricane Helene devastates the Carolinas as a tropical storm, killing hundreds and injuring more.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2020
Second Nagorno-Karabakh War: Azerbaijan launches an offensive against the self-proclaimed Republic of Artsakh in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, inhabited predominantly by ethnic Armenians.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2019
Over two million people participated in worldwide strikes to protest climate change across 2,400 locations worldwide.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2014
63 people are killed in an eruption of Mount Ontake in Japan.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2012
In Minneapolis, a gunman shoots eight people, killing six and injuring 2 and then kills himself.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2008
CNSA astronaut Zhai Zhigang becomes the first Chinese person to perform a spacewalk.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2007
NASA launches the Dawn probe to the asteroid belt.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2003
The SMART-1 satellite is launched.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2001
In Switzerland, a gunman shoots 18 citizens, killing 14 and then himself.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1998
The Google internet search engine retroactively claims this date as its birthday.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1996
The Battle of Kabul ends in a Taliban victory; an Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is established.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1996
Confusion on a tanker ship results in the Julie N oil spill in Portland, Maine.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1993
The Sukhumi massacre takes place in Abkhazia.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1992
Palestinian prisoners went on a 15-day hunger strike.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1988
The National League for Democracy is formed by Aung San Suu Kyi and others to fight dictatorship in Myanmar.
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Editor's picks
Born on September 27
- 808 — Ninmyō, Japanese emperor (died 850)
- 830 — Ermentrude of Orléans, Queen of the Franks (probable year; d. 869)
- 1271 — Wenceslaus II of Bohemia, King of Bohemia and Poland (died 1305)
Died on September 27
- 765 — Pugu Huai'en, Chinese general during the Tang dynasty
- 936 — Kyŏn Hwŏn, king of Later Baekje (born 867)
- 1111 — Vekenega, Croatian Benedictine abbess
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for September 27
Quick answers
Who was born on September 27? Jenna Ortega (2002), Caleb Love (2001), David Malukas (2001).
Who died on September 27? Mighty Sparrow (2026), Pac (wrestler) (2026), Russell M. Nelson (2025).
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