On This Day — 27 December
Key events, births, and deaths on December 27th throughout history
Historical Events
537
Completion of Hagia Sophia in Constantinople.
1831
Charles Darwin embarks on HMS Beagle voyage.
1932
Time magazine publishes first issue under its new editor, Henry Luce.
1978
First test-tube baby Louise Brown is born in the UK.
Notable Births
1898
Marlene Dietrich – German-American actress & singer.
1915
Anthony Burgess – English writer & composer.
1982
Hayden Panettiere – American actress.
In Memoriam
1799
George Washington – First President of the United States.
1982
Jean-Paul Sartre – French philosopher & writer.
0 Comments