Historical Events on March 27

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.