1965⚡ Event
Indonesian attack on Plaman Mapu repelled
British forces repelled a surprise Indonesian attack on a base at Plaman Mapu in Sarawak during the Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation.
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What Happened on April 27?
Discover 15 historical moments on April 27 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on April 27(5)
1967⚡ Event
Expo 67 opens in Montreal
The Expo 67 world's fair opened in Montreal, with 62 nations participating and more than 50 million visitors ultimately attending.
entertainment
1985⚡ Event
1985 World Snooker Championship final begins
The black-ball final, one of the most famous snooker matches in history, began between Steve Davis and Dennis Taylor.
sports
2005⚡ Event
Airbus A380 maiden flight
The Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger airliner, made its maiden flight from Toulouse, France.
technology
2012⚡ Event
Dnipropetrovsk bombings
Unknown perpetrators carried out a series of four bombings in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine.
Famous Birthdays on April 27(5)
Notable Deaths on April 27(5)
2023🕊️ Death
Jerry Springer
Jerry Springer, an American politician and television personality, has died. He was born in 1944.
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2024🕊️ Death
C. J. Sansom
C. J. Sansom, a British author known for his historical novels, has died. He was born in 1952.
literature
2025🕊️ Death
Jiggly Caliente
Jiggly Caliente, a Filipino-American drag performer, singer, and actress, has died. She was born in 1980.
entertainment
April 27 in History
April 27 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1965 to the present day.
Major Events on April 27
Among the most notable events on April 27: Indonesian attack on Plaman Mapu repelled (1965), Expo 67 opens in Montreal (1967), 1985 World Snooker Championship final begins (1985). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on April 27
Notable figures born on April 27 include Peter Hola, Anthony Elanga, Xavier Worthy. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on April 27
Remembered figures who died on April 27 include Manoj Das, Liao Guoxun, Jerry Springer. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on April 27?
- April 27 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on April 27?
- One of the most notable events on April 27 is: Indonesian attack on Plaman Mapu repelled.
- Who was born on April 27?
- Famous figures born on April 27 include Peter Hola, Anthony Elanga, Xavier Worthy.
- How many historical events happened on April 27?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on April 27, spanning centuries of world history.
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