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.
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What Happened on July 27?
Discover 15 historical moments on July 27 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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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.
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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.
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Famous Birthdays on July 27(5)
Notable Deaths on July 27(5)
2017🕊️ Death
Sam Shepard
Sam Shepard was an American playwright, actor, author, screenwriter, and director.
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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, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1990 to the present day.
Major Events on July 27
Among the most notable events on July 27: Jamaat al Muslimeen coup attempt (1990), News helicopters collide in Phoenix (2007), Mummified remains found in Tokyo (2010). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on July 27
Notable figures born on July 27 include Tory Lanez, Max Power, Jordan Spieth. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on July 27
Remembered figures who died on July 27 include Sam Shepard, Marco Aurelio Denegri, Tony Dow. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on July 27?
- July 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 July 27?
- One of the most notable events on July 27 is: Jamaat al Muslimeen coup attempt.
- Who was born on July 27?
- Famous figures born on July 27 include Tory Lanez, Max Power, Jordan Spieth.
- How many historical events happened on July 27?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on July 27, spanning centuries of world history.
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