Discover 15 historical moments on February 27 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
Hero image inspired by: Boris Nemtsov
The D'Oyly Carte Opera Company, renowned for its Gilbert and Sullivan productions, held its last performance. This marked the end of an era for the company that specialized in Savoy operas.
The Armenian community of Sumgait in Azerbaijan was the target of a violent pogrom.
The multimedia franchise Pokémon was launched with the release of the video games Pocket Monsters Red and Green.
Violent riots broke out in the Indian state of Gujarat, killing at least 1,000 people, mostly Muslims, over three days.
Russian statesman and politician Boris Nemtsov, an outspoken critic of Vladimir Putin, was assassinated in central Moscow.
Laura Gulbe, a Latvian tennis player, was born. She has competed in various professional tennis tournaments.
Chris Godwin, an American football player, was born. He is a wide receiver in the NFL.
Ten, a Thai singer and dancer, was born. He is a member of the K-pop group NCT.
Todd Cantwell, an English footballer, was born. He has played for several clubs in English football.
Johnny Davis, an American basketball player, was born. He later played in the NBA.
Steve Folkes, an Australian rugby league player and coach, died. He was born in 1959.
France-Albert René, the 2nd President of Seychelles, died. He led the country for over two decades.
Ng Man-tat, a prominent Hong Kong actor, died. He was known for his comedic roles in Hong Kong cinema.
Gérard Latortue, who served as the Prime Minister of Haiti, died. He led the interim government following the 2004 coup d'état.
Boris Spassky, a Russian chess grandmaster, died. He was the World Chess Champion from 1969 to 1972.
February 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 1982 to the present day.
Among the most notable events on February 27: Final Performance of D'Oyly Carte Opera Company (1982), Sumgait pogrom (1988), Pokémon launched (1996). View all events →
Notable figures born on February 27 include Laura Gulbe, Chris Godwin, Ten. View all birthdays →
Remembered figures who died on February 27 include Steve Folkes, France-Albert René, Ng Man-tat. View all →
Browse what happened on February 26 or February 28, explore the full month of February, or discover a random historical fact.
Guess the year this event occurred.
Join thousands of history buffs. Get a curated 1-minute read of the day's most fascinating historical events sent straight to your inbox.
No spam. Unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy.
