1990⚡ Event
Jamaat al Muslimeen coup attempt
Jamaat al Muslimeen, a radical Islamic group, began a coup attempt against the government of Trinidad and Tobago by taking hostages, including Prime Minister A. N. R. Robinson.
politicswarreligion
What Happened on July 27?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for July 27 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
entertainmentsportsliteratureartspoliticsdisastermusicwar
Image retrieved via Wikipedia: Car chase
Historical Events on July 27(5)
2007⚡ Event
News helicopters collide in Phoenix
While covering a police pursuit in Phoenix, Arizona, two news helicopters collided in mid-air, killing both crews.
disaster
2010⚡ Event
Mummified remains found in Tokyo
Police in Tokyo found the mummified remains of Sogen Kato, thought to have died in 1978. This led to inquiries into the status of isolated elderly people in Japan.
law
2016⚡ Event
Aston Martin DB9 production ends
The last nine Aston Martin DB9 units rolled off the production line, marking the end of a twelve-year manufacturing period.
technologyeconomics
2020⚡ Event
Colonial Pipeline oil spill
A major oil spill from the Colonial Pipeline was discovered in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
disaster
Birthdays on July 27(5)
Deaths on July 27(5)
2017🕊️ Death
Sam Shepard
Sam Shepard was an American playwright, actor, author, screenwriter, and director.
literatureartsentertainment
2018🕊️ Death
Marco Aurelio Denegri
Marco Aurelio Denegri was a Peruvian literature critic, television host, and sexologist.
literatureentertainment
2022🕊️ Death
Tony Dow
Tony Dow was an American actor, film producer, director, and sculptor.
entertainmentarts
2024🕊️ Death
Edna O'Brien
Edna O'Brien was an Irish novelist, playwright, poet, and short story writer.
literaturearts
2024🕊️ Death
Pavel Kushnir
Pavel Kushnir was a Russian pianist, writer, activist, and political prisoner.
musicliteraturepolitics
July 27 in History
July 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 July 27
Examples currently recorded for July 27 include Jamaat al Muslimeen coup attempt (1990), News helicopters collide in Phoenix (2007), Mummified remains found in Tokyo (2010). View all events →
Birthdays on July 27
People recorded as born on July 27 include Tory Lanez, Max Power, Jordan Spieth. View all birthdays →
Deaths on July 27
Remembered figures who died on July 27 include Sam Shepard, Marco Aurelio Denegri, Tony Dow. View all →
Browse what happened on July 26 or July 28, explore the full month of July, or discover a random historical fact.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on July 27?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for July 27: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for July 27?
- One event currently recorded for July 27 is: Jamaat al Muslimeen coup attempt.
- Who was born on July 27?
- People recorded as born on July 27 include Tory Lanez, Max Power, Jordan Spieth.
- How many historical events are recorded for July 27?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for July 27.
Test Your History Knowledge
Guess the year this event occurred.
Trivia will load as this section enters view.