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?
Browse 14 historical entries recorded for November 27 — 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
entertainmentpoliticsmusicsciencesportsspacedisasterliterature
Historical Events on November 27(4)
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.
disasterpolitics
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
Birthdays on November 27(5)
1993🎂 Birth
Aubrey Peeples
American actress and singer Aubrey Peeples was born.
entertainment
1995🎂 Birth
Suliasi Vunivalu
Fijian rugby league player Suliasi Vunivalu was born.
sports
1996🎂 Birth
Mike Williams
Dutch DJ and record producer Mike Williams was born.
musicentertainment
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
Iranian nuclear physicist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was assassinated near Tehran on November 27, 2020.
sciencepolitics
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 14 recorded historical entries in our collection: 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on November 27
Examples currently recorded for November 27 include Helen Clark becomes New Zealand Prime Minister (1999), First exoplanet atmosphere measured (2001), Bomb derails Russian train (2009). View all events →
Birthdays on November 27
People recorded as born on November 27 include Aubrey Peeples, Suliasi Vunivalu, Mike Williams. View all birthdays →
Deaths on November 27
Remembered figures who died on November 27 include Mark Behr, Ioannis Grivas, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh. View all →
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- What happened on November 27?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 14 entries for November 27: 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for November 27?
- One event currently recorded for November 27 is: Helen Clark becomes New Zealand Prime Minister.
- Who was born on November 27?
- People recorded as born on November 27 include Aubrey Peeples, Suliasi Vunivalu, Mike Williams.
- How many historical events are recorded for November 27?
- The current DayFacts collection records 4 historical events for November 27.
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