1999⚡ Event
Helen Clark becomes New Zealand Prime Minister
The Labour Party defeated the National Party in the New Zealand general election. Helen Clark became the country's first female prime minister to win office at an election.
politics
What Happened on November 27?
Discover 15 historical moments on November 27 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on November 27(5)
2001⚡ Event
First exoplanet atmosphere measured
Astronomers announced the detection of sodium in the atmosphere of the extrasolar planet HD 209458 b. This marked the first time an exoplanet atmosphere was measured.
sciencespace
2009⚡ Event
Bomb derails Russian train
A bomb exploded under a Russian high-speed train traveling between Moscow and Saint Petersburg, derailing it and killing 28 passengers.
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2009⚡ Event
Lady Gaga begins The Monster Ball Tour
Lady Gaga performed the first concert of The Monster Ball Tour. The tour became the highest-grossing in history for a debut headlining artist.
musicentertainment
2020⚡ Event
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh assassinated
Nuclear physicist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, regarded as the chief of Iran's nuclear program, was assassinated. He was allegedly targeted by Mossad.
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Famous Birthdays on November 27(5)
Notable Deaths on November 27(5)
2015🕊️ Death
Mark Behr
Mark Behr, a Tanzanian-South African author and academic, died on November 27, 2015. He was born in 1963.
literature
2016🕊️ Death
Ioannis Grivas
Ioannis Grivas, a Greek statesman, died on November 27, 2016. He was born in 1923.
politics
2020🕊️ Death
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, an Iranian nuclear scientist, died on November 27, 2020. He was born in 1958.
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2021🕊️ Death
Apetor
Apetor, a Norwegian YouTuber, died on November 27, 2021. He was born in 1964.
entertainment
2024🕊️ Death
Mary McGee
Mary McGee, an American motorcycle racer, died on November 27, 2024. She was born in 1936.
sports
November 27 in History
November 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 1999 to the present day.
Major Events on November 27
Among the most notable events on November 27: Helen Clark becomes New Zealand Prime Minister (1999), First exoplanet atmosphere measured (2001), Bomb derails Russian train (2009). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on November 27
Notable figures born on November 27 include Aubrey Peeples, Suliasi Vunivalu, Mike Williams. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on November 27
Remembered figures who died on November 27 include Mark Behr, Ioannis Grivas, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on November 27?
- November 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 November 27?
- One of the most notable events on November 27 is: Helen Clark becomes New Zealand Prime Minister.
- Who was born on November 27?
- Famous figures born on November 27 include Aubrey Peeples, Suliasi Vunivalu, Mike Williams.
- How many historical events happened on November 27?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on November 27, spanning centuries of world history.
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