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?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for August 27 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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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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Birthdays on August 27(5)
Deaths on August 27(5)
2016🕊️ Death
Cookie (cockatoo)
Cookie was an Australian Major Mitchell's cockatoo, known as the oldest recorded parrot.
2024🕊️ Death
Charlotte Kretschmann
Charlotte Kretschmann was a German supercentenarian.
August 27 in History
August 27 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on August 27
Examples currently recorded for August 27 include South Vietnamese Power-Sharing Arrangement (1964), Warrenpoint Ambush and Mountbatten Assassination (1979), Stevie Ray Vaughan Helicopter Crash (1990). View all events →
Birthdays on August 27
People recorded as born on August 27 include Kevin Huerter, Matheus Nunes, Franz Wagner. View all birthdays →
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?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for August 27: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for August 27?
- One event currently recorded for August 27 is: South Vietnamese Power-Sharing Arrangement.
- Who was born on August 27?
- People recorded as born on August 27 include Kevin Huerter, Matheus Nunes, Franz Wagner.
- How many historical events are recorded for August 27?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for August 27.
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