24 significant historical events occurred on March 27. March 27 has been the date of several major historical events over the years. On this day in 1941, a coup d'état in Yugoslavia brought King Peter II to power. It was also the day of two tragic disasters: the Tenerife airport collision in 1977 and the Alaska earthquake and tsunami in 1964. Additionally, March 27 has hosted notable Academy Awards ceremonies, including the 29th in 1957 and the 45th in 1973.
25 famous birthdays on March 27
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Event Distribution by Century
Darker = Higher Density12th Century
2 events13th Century
1 event17th Century
2 events18th Century
1 event19th Century
4 events20th Century
10 eventsYugoslav coup d'état — Yugoslav coup d'état, 27 March 1941, replaced the regency led by Prince Paul and installed King Peter II
29th Academy Awards — award ceremony presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for achievement in filmmaking in 1956
1964 Alaska great earthquake and tsunami — second most powerful earthquake to hit a region in recorded history
45th Academy Awards — Award ceremony presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for achievement in filmmaking in 1972
Tenerife airport disaster — runway collision at Los Rodeos Airport, Tenerife, 1977-03-27
21st Century
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