1981⚡ Event
Iran breaks Iraqi siege of Abadan
Iran–Iraq War: Iran broke the Iraqi siege of Abadan by Operation Samen-ol-A'emeh.
war
What Happened on September 27?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for September 27 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on September 27(5)
1983⚡ Event
GNU Project announced
American software developer Richard Stallman announced plans for the Unix-like operating system GNU, the first free software developed by the GNU Project.
technologypolitics
1988⚡ Event
National League for Democracy founded in Burma
Led by pro-democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi, the political party National League for Democracy was founded in Burma.
politics
1996⚡ Event
Taliban Seize Kabul
The Taliban drove Afghan President Burhanuddin Rabbani out of Kabul, murdered former president Mohammad Najibullah, and established the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
politicswar
2014⚡ Event
Mount Ontake Eruption
Mount Ontake in central Japan unexpectedly erupted, killing 63 people. This was the nation's deadliest volcanic eruption in over a century.
disaster
Birthdays on September 27(5)
1997🎂 Birth
Jaiden Animations
Jaiden Animations, American YouTuber and animator, was born.
entertainment
Deaths on September 27(5)
2021🕊️ Death
Madeleine Tchicaya
Madeleine Tchicaya, a prominent Ivorian politician, has passed away.
politics
2023🕊️ Death
Michael Gambon
Michael Gambon, the distinguished Irish-English actor, has died.
entertainmentarts
2024🕊️ Death
Hassan Nasrallah
Hassan Nasrallah, Lebanese politician and 3rd Secretary-General of Hezbollah, died.
politicsreligion
2024🕊️ Death
Maggie Smith
Maggie Smith, the acclaimed English actress known for her versatile roles, has passed away.
entertainmentarts
2025🕊️ Death
Russell M. Nelson
Russell M. Nelson, 17th President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died.
religion
September 27 in History
September 27 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on September 27
Examples currently recorded for September 27 include Iran breaks Iraqi siege of Abadan (1981), GNU Project announced (1983), National League for Democracy founded in Burma (1988). View all events →
Birthdays on September 27
People recorded as born on September 27 include Jaiden Animations, Ioana Mincă, Caleb Love. View all birthdays →
Deaths on September 27
Remembered figures who died on September 27 include Madeleine Tchicaya, Michael Gambon, Hassan Nasrallah. View all →
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- What happened on September 27?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for September 27: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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- One event currently recorded for September 27 is: Iran breaks Iraqi siege of Abadan.
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- People recorded as born on September 27 include Jaiden Animations, Ioana Mincă, Caleb Love.
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- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for September 27.
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