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September 27

A look at September 27 through the almanac — historic events, famous birthdays including Grazia Deledda and Daniel Pudil, and the day's notable deaths and observances.

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Events

10 notable moments
  1. 2007

    Dawn (spacecraft)

    NASA launches the Dawn probe to the asteroid belt.

    NASA orbiter mission to
  2. 1998

    Google

    The Google internet search engine retroactively claims this date as its birthday.

    American multinational technology company
  3. 1964

    BAC TSR-2

    The British TSR-2 aircraft XR219 makes its maiden flight.

    British reconnaissance strike aircraft
  4. 1941

    SS Patrick Henry

    The SS Patrick Henry is launched, becoming the first of more than 2,700 Liberty ships.

    Liberty ship of WWII
  5. 1940

    World War II

    World War II: The Tripartite Pact is signed in Berlin by Germany, Japan and Italy.

    1939–1945 global conflict
  6. 1916

    Lij Iyasu

    Iyasu V is proclaimed deposed as ruler of Ethiopia in a palace coup in favor of his aunt Zewditu.

    Uncrowned Emperor of Ethiopia
  7. 1875

    Ellen Southard

    The merchant sailing ship Ellen Southard is wrecked in a storm at Liverpool.

    American merchant ship (1863–1875)
  8. 1822

    Jean-François Champollion

    Jean-François Champollion officially informs the Académie des Inscriptions et Belles Lettres in France that he has deciphered the Rosetta Stone.

    French classical scholar, decipherer
  9. 1540

    Jesuits

    The Society of Jesus (Jesuits) receives its charter from Pope Paul III.

    Male religious congregation of
  10. 1066

    William the Conqueror

    William the Conqueror and his army set sail from the mouth of the Somme river, beginning the Norman conquest of England.

    King of England from
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Famous birthday twins

Born on September 27

Grazia Deledda

b. 1871

Italian novelist and poet, Nobel Prize laureate

Daniel Pudil

b. 1985

Czech footballer

Dick Advocaat

b. 1947

Dutch football manager and former player

Lil Wayne

b. 1982

American rapper, producer, and actor

Francesco Totti

b. 1976

Italian footballer

AD 808

b. 808

Japanese emperor

Avril Lavigne

b. 1984

Canadian singer-songwriter, actress, and fashion designer

Gwyneth Paltrow

b. 1972

American actress, blogger, and businesswoman

Deaths

  • 2005Ronald Golias, Brazilian comedian and actor
  • 1940Walter Benjamin, German philosopher and critic
  • 1940Julius Wagner-Jauregg, Austrian physician and neuroscientist, Nobel Prize laureate
  • 1921Engelbert Humperdinck (composer), German composer and educator
  • 1917Edgar Degas, French painter and sculptor
  • 1651Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria, Duke/Elector of Bavaria from 1597 to 1651

Holidays & observances

  • —Christian feast days: Adheritus
  • —Christian feast days: Bonfilius
  • —Christian feast days: Caius of Milan
  • —Christian feast days: Vincent de Paul
  • —Christian feast days: Cosmas and Damian
  • —Christian feast days: September 27 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • —Consumación de la Independencia (Mexico)
  • —French Community Holiday (French community of Belgium)

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