Discover 15 historical moments on June 27 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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A large military and civil police operation in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, stemming from an ongoing conflict between drug dealers and police, resulted in 19 deaths and several injuries.
Robert Mugabe was re-elected as President of Zimbabwe with an overwhelming majority after his opponent withdrew, citing violence against his party's supporters.
Ignition of corn starch caused a dust fire at a water park in New Taipei City, Taiwan, killing 15 people and injuring more than 400 others.
Websites of Ukrainian organizations were swamped by a massive cyberattack, blamed on Russian military hackers, using the malware Petya.
The Japanese space probe Hayabusa2 arrived at the asteroid Ryugu to collect samples for return to Earth.
Joe Jackson, American manager and father of Michael and Janet Jackson, died.
Australian journalist and former barrister Liz Jackson died on June 27, 2018. She was born in 1951.
Australian obstetrician William McBride died on June 27, 2018. He was born in 1927.
June 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 2007 to the present day.
Among the most notable events on June 27: Deadly police operation in Rio de Janeiro favelas (2007), Robert Mugabe re-elected President of Zimbabwe (2008), Corn starch dust explosion in Taiwan (2015). View all events →
Notable figures born on June 27 include Yordan Alvarez, Will Levis, Chandler Riggs. View all birthdays →
Remembered figures who died on June 27 include Joe Jackson, Liz Jackson, William McBride. View all →
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