June 27
Overview
Holidays & Observances
Christianfeast day:
Arialdo, Crescens, one of theSeventy disciples, Cyril of Alexandria(Coptic Church,Roman Catholic Church,Anglican CommunionandLutheran Church), Hemma of Gurk, Ladislaus I of Hungary, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Sampson the Hospitable, Zoilus, June 27 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
An annual liturgical feast on June 27 honoring saints recognized by Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Coptic, Anglican, and Lutheran traditions.
Canadian Multiculturalism Day(Canada)
A national observance in Canada celebrating the country's cultural diversity and promoting inclusivity across its communities.
Commemoration Day for the Victims of the Communist Regime(Czech Republic)
A solemn national day in the Czech Republic honoring those persecuted and killed under the country's former communist regime.
Day of Turkmen Workers of Culture and Art and poetry of Magtymguly Pyragy(Turkmenistan)
A national celebration in Turkmenistan honoring cultural workers and celebrating the legacy of poet Magtymguly Pyragy.
Helen Keller Day(United States)
An observance honoring the life and achievements of Helen Keller, a pioneering advocate for people with disabilities.
Independence Day, celebrates the independence ofDjiboutifrom France in 1977.
Djibouti's National Independence Day, marking the country's liberation from French colonial rule in 1977.
Mixed Race Day(Brazil)
A celebration in Brazil recognizing the cultural contributions and identities of mixed-race individuals.
National PTSD Awareness Day(United States)
An American observance raising awareness about post-traumatic stress disorder and its impact on veterans and civilians.
Seven Sleepers' DayorSiebenschläfertag(Germany)
A traditional German observance marking a weather lore prediction bound to the legend of the Seven Sleepers.
Events
Amerigo Vespucci sights what is now Amapá State in Brazil.
In 1499, Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci became the first European to sight the land that is now Amapá State in Brazil.
The thirteen Stratford Martyrs are burned at the stake near London for their Protestant beliefs.
On June 27, 1556, thirteen Protestant martyrs were executed by burning at the stake near London for refusing to renounce their faith.
In the Battle of Dettingen, George II becomes the last reigning British monarch to participate in a battle.
During the Battle of Dettingen on June 27, 1743, King George II personally led British troops, becoming the last reigning monarch to fight in battle.
Anglo-Cherokee War: Cherokee warriors defeat British forces at the Battle of Echoee near present-day Otto, North Carolina.
On June 27, 1760, Cherokee warriors ambushed and defeated British troops at the Battle of Echoee in the mountains of present-day North Carolina.
British forces take Buenos Aires during the first of the British invasions of the River Plate.
During the first British invasion of the River Plate on June 27, 1806, British troops captured the city of Buenos Aires.
Joseph Smith, founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and his brother Hyrum Smith, are killed by a mob at the Carthage, Illinois jail.
Latter Day Saint movement founder Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum were killed by a mob at Carthage Jail on June 27, 1844.
American Civil War: Confederate forces defeat Union forces during the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain during the Atlanta Campaign.
On June 27, 1864, Confederate troops repelled Union forces at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain during the Atlanta Campaign.
The inaugural run of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad's Royal Blue from Washington, D.C., to New York City, the first U.S. passenger train to use electric locomotives.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad inaugurated its Royal Blue passenger train, the first in the U.S. to use electric locomotives, on June 27, 1895.
The first solo circumnavigation of the globe is completed by Joshua Slocum from Briar Island, Nova Scotia.
Joshua Slocum completed the first solo circumnavigation of the globe, returning to Briar Island, Nova Scotia, on June 27, 1898.
Births
Ibrahim II of Ifriqiya
Aghlabid emir of Ifriqiya from 875 to 902, known for his strict rule and cultural patronage.
Manuel II Palaiologos
Byzantine emperor from 1391 to 1425 who sought to defend the empire against Ottoman and Latin powers.
Henry Holland
English nobleman and military commander who fought as a Lancastrian leader during the Wars of the Roses.
Louis XII
King of France from 1498 to 1515, remembered as the 'Father of the People' and a patron of the arts.
Ernst II of Saxony
Archbishop of Magdeburg who played a significant role in the religious and political affairs of 16th-century Germany.
Ernest I
German duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg who ruled during the early Reformation era.
Charles IX
King of France from 1560 to 1574, whose reign was marked by religious wars and political strife.
Maximilian
Member of the German nobility who served as Prince of Dietrichstein during the early 17th century.
William Pepperrell
American merchant and military leader known for his victory at the Siege of Louisbourg in 1745.
Deaths
Conan I of Rennes
Conan I of Rennes was a 10th-century Duke of Brittany who consolidated ducal authority and defended his lands from Viking incursions.
Odo II
Odo II, known as Eudes the Strong, was the 12th-century Duke of Burgundy who expanded his duchy and played a key role in French imperial politics.
Sancho VI, called the Wise, was King of Navarre from 1150 to 1194, known for defending his realm’s independence and fostering urban development.
Floris V
Floris V was the 13th-century Count of Holland who modernized his territories, strengthened his rule, and promoted trade.
Alfonso V of Aragon, known as the Magnanimous, was a 15th-century monarch who ruled Aragon and Naples and championed Renaissance culture.
Michael An Gof
Michael An Gof was a Cornish blacksmith who led the 1497 Cornish Rebellion against Henry VII’s taxation policies.
Thomas Flamank
Thomas Flamank was a Cornish lawyer and activist who co-led the 1497 Cornish Rebellion against royal taxation.
Giorgio Vasari
Giorgio Vasari was a 16th-century Italian painter, architect, and writer, celebrated as the pioneer of art history.
Henry Norris
Henry Norris, 1st Baron Norreys was a Tudor courtier and diplomat who served as a close advisor to Queen Elizabeth I.