February 27
Overview
Holidays & Observances
Christianfeast day:
Anne Line, Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows, George Herbert(Anglicanism), Gregory of Narek, Honorina, Leander, February 27 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
A Christian feast day honoring multiple saints—including Anne Line, Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows, George Herbert, Gregory of Narek, Honorina, and Leander—across Catholic, Anglican, and Orthodox traditions.
Doctors' Day (Vietnam)
An annual celebration in Vietnam honoring medical professionals and their contributions to public health.
Independence Day (Dominican Republic), celebrates the first independence ofDominican RepublicfromHaitiin 1844.
The Dominican Republic’s national holiday marking independence from Haiti on February 27, 1844.
Majuba Day(someAfrikanersinSouth Africa)
An observance by Afrikaners commemorating the Boer victory at the Battle of Majuba Hill in 1881.
Marathi Language Day(Maharashtra, India)
A celebration of the Marathi language and its literary heritage, observed in Maharashtra on February 27.
World NGO Day
An international observance recognizing the contributions and impact of non-governmental organizations worldwide.
Anne Line
Feast day honoring Saint Anne Line, an English Catholic martyr executed for sheltering priests in Elizabethan England.
Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows
Feast day of Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows, an Italian Passionist cleric celebrated for his mystical devotion.
George Herbert(Anglicanism)
Commemoration of George Herbert, a Welsh Anglican priest and renowned devotional poet.
Events
Edict of Thessalonica: Emperor Theodosius I and his co-emperors Gratian and Valentinian II declare their wish that all Roman citizens convert to Nicene Christianity.
In 380, Emperor Theodosius I and his co-rulers issued the Edict of Thessalonica, mandating conversion of Roman citizens to Nicene Christianity.
The University of Constantinople is founded by Emperor Theodosius II at the urging of his wife Aelia Eudocia.
In 425, Emperor Theodosius II founded the University of Constantinople, establishing one of the earliest major centers of higher learning in the Byzantine Empire.
Abaoji, chieftain of the Yila tribe, is named khagan of the Khitans.
In 907, Abaoji, leader of the Yila tribe, was proclaimed khagan of the Khitan people, founding the Liao Dynasty.
The Treaty of Berwick is signed by England and the Lords of the Congregation of Scotland, establishing the terms under which English armed forces were to be permitted in Scotland in order to expel occupying French troops.
In 1560, England and the Scottish Lords of the Congregation signed the Treaty of Berwick, allowing English forces into Scotland to expel French troops.
Henry IV is crowned King of France.
In 1594, Henry of Navarre was crowned as King Henry IV of France, inaugurating the Bourbon dynasty.
Sweden and the Tsardom of Russia sign the Treaty of Stolbovo, ending the Ingrian War and shutting Russia out of the Baltic Sea.
In 1617, Sweden and Russia signed the Treaty of Stolbovo, ending the Ingrian War and excluding Russia from the Baltic Sea.
Yuan Chonghuan is appointed Governor of Liaodong, after leading the Chinese into a great victory against the Manchurians under Nurhaci.
In 1626, Chinese general Yuan Chonghuan was appointed Governor of Liaodong after his victory against Manchurian forces led by Nurhaci.
American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge in North Carolina breaks up a Loyalist militia.
In 1776, Patriot forces defeated a Loyalist militia at the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge in North Carolina, undermining British authority early in the American Revolution.
American Revolutionary War: The House of Commons of Great Britain votes against further war in America.
In 1782, the British House of Commons voted against continuing war in America, paving the way toward peace negotiations to end the Revolutionary War.
Births
Constantine the Great
Roman emperor who embraced Christianity and founded Constantinople.
Alberto d'Este
Ruler of Ferrara during the early Renaissance, known for strengthening his city and supporting culture.
Ruprecht
Prince-archbishop of Cologne who played a key role in the Holy Roman Empire's ecclesiastical and political affairs.
João de Castro
Portuguese explorer and viceroy of India, celebrated for his navigation and scholarly pursuits.
Min Phalaung
16th-century Burmese king known for his patronage of Buddhism and strengthening of his kingdom.
William Alabaster
English poet, playwright, and theologian noted for his Latin verse and religious writings.
Francis II
Early 17th-century duke who steered Lorraine through religious and political upheavals.
John Adolf
Ruler of Holstein-Gottorp who modernized his duchy and forged key alliances in Northern Europe.
Carel Fabritius
Dutch Golden Age painter and pupil of Rembrandt, renowned for his innovative use of light and perspective.
Deaths
Pepin of Landen
7th-century Frankish nobleman who served as Mayor of the Palace and laid the groundwork for the Carolingian dynasty.
Conrad the Elder
9th-century Frankish nobleman and progenitor of the Conradine dynasty.
Theophylact
10th-century Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople known for his scholarly and religious leadership.
Robert of Melun
12th-century English theologian, teacher, and Bishop of Hereford.
Eleanor of Castile
Queen consort of Navarre from the Castilian House of Trastámara in the early 15th century.
Grand Prince of Moscow from 1389 to 1425 who expanded Moscow's influence.
Marquis of Montferrat in northern Italy during the late 15th century.
Johann Faber of Heilbronn
16th-century Catholic preacher known for his controversial sermons during the Reformation.
Kunigunde of Brandenburg-Kulmbach
16th-century German noblewoman of the Brandenburg-Kulmbach branch of the Hohenzollerns.