2002⚡ Event
Clonaid claims first human clone
The human-cloning company Clonaid claimed to have performed the first reproductive cloning of a human. However, they provided no evidence to support this assertion.
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What Happened on December 27?
Discover 15 historical moments on December 27 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on December 27(5)
2007⚡ Event
Riots erupt in Mombasa after election results
Riots erupted in Mombasa, Kenya, after Mwai Kibaki was declared the winner of the presidential election. This marked the beginning of a significant crisis.
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2007⚡ Event
Benazir Bhutto assassinated
Former prime minister Benazir Bhutto was assassinated while leaving a political rally in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
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2009⚡ Event
Iranian security forces fire on election protesters
During protests in Tehran against the recent presidential election, Iranian security forces opened fire on demonstrators.
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2024⚡ Event
Impeachment of Han Duck-soo
The acting president and prime minister of South Korea, Han Duck-soo, was impeached by the National Assembly.
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Famous Birthdays on December 27(5)
1997🎂 Birth
Vachirawit Chivaaree
Vachirawit Chivaaree, Thai actor and singer, was born.
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Notable Deaths on December 27(5)
2023🕊️ Death
Lee Sun-kyun
Lee Sun-kyun, South Korean actor, has died. He was born in 1975.
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2023🕊️ Death
Gaston Glock
Gaston Glock, Austrian firearm engineer and founder of Glock, has died. He was born in 1929.
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2024🕊️ Death
Olivia Hussey
Olivia Hussey, Argentinian-English actress, has died. She was born in 1951.
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2024🕊️ Death
Charles Shyer
Charles Shyer, American director, producer, and screenwriter, has died. He was born in 1941.
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December 27 in History
December 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 2002 to the present day.
Major Events on December 27
Among the most notable events on December 27: Clonaid claims first human clone (2002), Riots erupt in Mombasa after election results (2007), Benazir Bhutto assassinated (2007). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on December 27
Notable figures born on December 27 include Mads Juel Andersen, Vachirawit Chivaaree, Luka Garza. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on December 27
Remembered figures who died on December 27 include Lee Sun-kyun, Gaston Glock, Greg Gumbel. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on December 27?
- December 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 December 27?
- One of the most notable events on December 27 is: Clonaid claims first human clone.
- Who was born on December 27?
- Famous figures born on December 27 include Mads Juel Andersen, Vachirawit Chivaaree, Luka Garza.
- How many historical events happened on December 27?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on December 27, spanning centuries of world history.
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