1964⚡ Event
South Vietnamese Power-Sharing Arrangement
South Vietnamese junta leader Nguyễn Khánh entered into a triumvirate power-sharing arrangement with rival generals Trần Thiện Khiêm and Dương Văn Minh.
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What Happened on August 27?
Discover 15 historical moments on August 27 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on August 27(5)
1979⚡ Event
Warrenpoint Ambush and Mountbatten Assassination
During The Troubles, the IRA ambushed and killed 18 British soldiers near Warrenpoint and assassinated Lord Mountbatten on his boat at Mullaghmore.
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1990⚡ Event
Stevie Ray Vaughan Helicopter Crash
American musician Stevie Ray Vaughan, a highly influential blues guitarist, died in a helicopter crash. He was known for his role in the 1980s blues revival.
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2006⚡ Event
Comair Flight 5191 Crash
Comair Flight 5191 crashed at Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Kentucky, killing 49 of the 50 people on board. This event led to modified air traffic control rules.
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2009⚡ Event
Clashes in Kokang
The Myanmar military junta and ethnic armies began three days of violent clashes in the region of Kokang.
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Famous Birthdays on August 27(5)
Notable Deaths on August 27(5)
2016🕊️ Death
Cookie (cockatoo)
Cookie was an Australian Major Mitchell's cockatoo, known as the oldest recorded parrot.
August 27 in History
August 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 1964 to the present day.
Major Events on August 27
Among the most notable events on August 27: South Vietnamese Power-Sharing Arrangement (1964), Warrenpoint Ambush and Mountbatten Assassination (1979), Stevie Ray Vaughan Helicopter Crash (1990). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on August 27
Notable figures born on August 27 include Kevin Huerter, Matheus Nunes, Franz Wagner. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on August 27
Remembered figures who died on August 27 include Cookie (cockatoo), Bob Carr, Juan Izquierdo. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on August 27?
- August 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 August 27?
- One of the most notable events on August 27 is: South Vietnamese Power-Sharing Arrangement.
- Who was born on August 27?
- Famous figures born on August 27 include Kevin Huerter, Matheus Nunes, Franz Wagner.
- How many historical events happened on August 27?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on August 27, spanning centuries of world history.
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