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.
Discover 15 historical moments on November 27 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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.
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.
A bomb exploded under a Russian high-speed train traveling between Moscow and Saint Petersburg, derailing it and killing 28 passengers.
Lady Gaga performed the first concert of The Monster Ball Tour. The tour became the highest-grossing in history for a debut headlining artist.
Nuclear physicist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, regarded as the chief of Iran's nuclear program, was assassinated. He was allegedly targeted by Mossad.
Mark Behr, a Tanzanian-South African author and academic, died on November 27, 2015. He was born in 1963.
Ioannis Grivas, a Greek statesman, died on November 27, 2016. He was born in 1923.
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, an Iranian nuclear scientist, died on November 27, 2020. He was born in 1958.
Apetor, a Norwegian YouTuber, died on November 27, 2021. He was born in 1964.
Mary McGee, an American motorcycle racer, died on November 27, 2024. She was born in 1936.
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.
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 →
Notable figures born on November 27 include Aubrey Peeples, Suliasi Vunivalu, Mike Williams. View all birthdays →
Remembered figures who died on November 27 include Mark Behr, Ioannis Grivas, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh. View all →
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