2020 Colonial Pipeline oil spill
A major oil spill from the Colonial Pipeline was discovered in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (system map pictured).
What happened on July 27
36 events · 20 births · 20 deaths · 8 observances. From 1214 to 2024.
Standout on July 27
2020
2020 Colonial Pipeline oil spill
A major oil spill from the Colonial Pipeline was discovered in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (system map pictured).
About July 27
July 27 is the 208th day of the year. These facts are computed from the calendar, not copied from anywhere.
- Day of the year
- Day 208 of 365 (209 in leap years)157 days left in the year (157 in leap years)
- Falls on
- Monday in 2026, Tuesday in 2027, Thursday in 2028, Friday in 2029, Saturday in 2030
- Week
- ISO week 31 of 2026 · Q3
- Zodiac sign
- ♌ Leo (July 23 – August 22)
- Season
- Summer in the north · Winter in the south
- July birthstone
- Rubypassion, vitality and protection
- July birth flower
- Larkspur / Water lilypositivity, grace and an open heart
- Next occurrence
- In 273 days
- Roman numerals
- XXVII.VIIday.month — see the Roman numeral date tool
Anniversaries in 2026
- 30thAtlanta1996
- 25thMiguel Gutiérrez (footballer, born 2001)2001
- 10thAston Martin DB92016
- 10thEinojuhani Rautavaara2016
- 10thJames Alan McPherson2016
- 10thJerry Doyle2016
- 10thPiet de Jong2016
July 27 through the years
- 10 years ago2016
- Aston Martin DB9 · Jerry Doyle · Piet de Jong
- 25 years ago2001
- Miguel Gutiérrez (footballer, born 2001)
- 50 years ago1976
- Nothing recorded
- 100 years ago1926
- Nothing recorded
- 200 years ago1826
- Nothing recorded
Born on July 27 — ages this year
- 2003Elvina Kalievaturns 23
- 2001Miguel Gutiérrez (footballer, born 2001)turns 25
- 1995Mercedes Russellturns 31
- 1995Drew Rasmussenturns 31
- 1994Winnie Harlowturns 32
- 1993Max Power (footballer)turns 33
Historical events 36
A dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Aston Martin DB9
The last nine Aston Martin DB9 (example pictured) units rolled off the production line, marking the end of a twelve-year manufacturing period.
2015 Gurdaspur attack
Seven people are killed and many injured after gunmen attack an Indian police station in Punjab.
Mummy
Police in Tokyo found the mummified remains of Sogen Kato, thought to have died in 1978, leading to widespread inquiries into the status of isolated elderly people in Japan.
Car chase
While covering a police pursuit in Phoenix, Arizona, two news helicopters collided in mid-air, killing both crews.
Sknyliv air show disaster
Ukraine airshow disaster: A Sukhoi Su-27 fighter crashes during an air show at Lviv, Ukraine killing 77 and injuring more than 500 others, making it the deadliest air show disaster in history.
Si Zerrouk massacre
About 50 people are killed in the Si Zerrouk massacre in Algeria.
Atlanta
In Atlanta, United States, a pipe bomb explodes at Centennial Olympic Park during the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Korean War Veterans Memorial
The Korean War Veterans Memorial is dedicated in Washington, D.C.
Jamaat al Muslimeen
Jamaat al Muslimeen, a radical Islamic group, began a coup attempt against the government of Trinidad and Tobago by taking hostages, including Prime Minister A. N. R. Robinson, before surrendering five days later.
Tripoli International Airport
While attempting to land at Tripoli International Airport in Libya, Korean Air Flight 803 crashes just short of the runway. Seventy-five of the 199 passengers and crew and four people on the ground are killed, in the second accident involving a DC-10 in less than two weeks, the first being United Airlines Flight 232.
Black July
Black July: Eighteen Tamil political prisoners at the Welikada high security prison in Colombo are massacred by Sinhalese prisoners, the second such massacre in two days.
Madonna
American musician Madonna released her self-titled debut album, which set the standard for the genre of dance-pop for decades.
Chihuahua International Airport
While landing at Chihuahua International Airport, Aeromexico Flight 230 overshoots the runway. Thirty-two of the 66 passengers and crew on board the DC-9 are killed.
List of mayors of Jaffna
Mayor of Jaffna and former MP Alfred Duraiappah is shot dead.
Watergate scandal
Watergate scandal: The House of Representatives Judiciary Committee votes 27 to 11 to recommend the first article of impeachment (for obstruction of justice) against President Richard Nixon.
Mattachine Midwest
Mattachine Midwest, a gay rights organization in Chicago, held its first meeting.
Vietnam War
Vietnam War: Five thousand more American military advisers are sent to South Vietnam bringing the total number of United States forces in Vietnam to 21,000.
Puijo tower
The Puijo observation tower is opened to the general public at Puijo Hill in Kuopio, Finland.
Continental League
The Continental League is announced as baseball's "third major league" in the United States.
Austrian State Treaty
The Austrian State Treaty came into effect, ending the Allied occupation of Austria, although the country was not free of Allied troops until October.
El Al Flight 402
After straying into Bulgarian airspace, El Al Flight 402 was shot down by two MiG-15 fighter jets, resulting in the deaths of all 58 on board.
Korean Armistice Agreement
An armistice was signed to end hostilities in the Korean War, officially making the division of Korea indefinite by creating a 4 km wide (2.5 mi) demilitarized zone across the Korean Peninsula.
Korean War
Korean War: Cessation of hostilities is achieved when the United States, China, and North Korea sign an armistice agreement. Syngman Rhee, President of South Korea, refuses to sign but pledges to observe the armistice.
Jet airliner
The world's first commercial jet airliner to reach production, the de Havilland Comet, had its maiden flight.
De Havilland Comet
Initial flight of the de Havilland Comet, the first jet-powered airliner.
Canonization
In Vatican City, Rome, canonization of Catherine Labouré, the saint whose apparitions of the Virgin Mary originated the worldwide distribution of the Miraculous Medal.
1943 Surprise Hurricane
As the Surprise Hurricane struck Texas, a United States Army Air Forces pilot made the first reconnaissance flight into a hurricane.
World War II
Second World War: Allied forces halted the Axis invasion of Egypt at the First Battle of El Alamein.
Red Summer
Red Summer: Race riots erupted in Chicago after a racial incident occurred on a South Side beach, leading to 38 fatalities and 537 injuries.
World War I
First World War: British mariner Charles Fryatt was executed in Bruges, Belgium, after a German court-martial found him guilty of being a franc-tireur.
Battle of Ushant (1778)
The Battle of Ushant, the first encounter between the French and British fleets in the American Revolutionary War, ended indecisively and led to political disputes in both countries.
Jacobite rising of 1689
First Jacobite rising: Scottish and Irish Jacobites defeated Williamite forces at Killiecrankie, Scotland.
Byzantine–Ottoman wars
Byzantine–Ottoman wars: The Ottoman sultanate gained its first major victory against the Byzantine Empire at the Battle of Bapheus in Bithynia.
Gotland
Saint Mary's Church on Gotland, later to become Visby Cathedral (pictured), was consecrated.
Philip II of France
Philip II of France decisively won the Battle of Bouvines, the conclusive battle of the 1213–1214 Anglo-French War.
Births 20
A notable person born on this day. Each links to a person page with their dates and story.
Deaths 20
A notable person who died on this day.
Edna O'Brien
Edna O'Brien, Irish novelist, playwright, poet and short story writer (born 1930)
Pavel Kushnir
Pavel Kushnir, Russian pianist, writer, activist and political prisoner (born 1984)
Marco Aurelio Denegri
Marco Aurelio Denegri, Peruvian literature critic, television host and sexologist
Sam Shepard
Sam Shepard, American playwright, actor, author, screenwriter, and director (born 1943)
Piet de Jong
Piet de Jong, Dutch politician and naval officer, Minister of Defence, Prime Minister of the Netherlands (born 1915)
James Alan McPherson
James Alan McPherson, American short story writer and essayist (born 1943)
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Indian engineer, academic, and politician, 11th President of India (born 1931)
Paul Schell
Paul Schell, American lawyer and politician, 50th Mayor of Seattle (born 1937)
Richard Bolt (RNZAF officer)
Richard Bolt, New Zealand air marshal and pilot (born 1923)
Lindy Boggs
Lindy Boggs, American politician and diplomat, 5th United States Ambassador to the Holy See (born 1916)
Fernando Alonso (dancer)
Fernando Alonso, Cuban dancer, co-founded the Cuban National Ballet (born 1914)
Holidays & observances 8
A holiday, feast day, awareness day or national day observed every year on this date.
Anthusa of Mantinea
Christian feast day: Anthusa of Mantinea
National Sleepy Head Day
Christian feast day: Seven Sleepers of Ephesus (Roman Martyrology) National Sleepy Head Day (Finland)
Aurelius and Natalia
Christian feast day: Aurelius and Natalia and companions of the Martyrs of Córdoba.
July 27 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: July 27 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Maurus, Pantalemon and Sergius
Christian feast day: Maurus, Pantalemon, and Sergius
Day of Victory in the Great Fatherland Liberation War
Day of Victory in the Great Fatherland Liberation War (North Korea)
Beatification
Christian feast day: Blessed Maria Maddalena Martinengo
Saint Pantaleon
Christian feast day: Pantaleon
Spread across the centuries
- 13th century2
- 14th century1
- 17th century1
- 18th century1
- 20th century43
- 21st century28
Earliest: Philip II of France (1214). Most recent: Edna O'Brien (2024).
What the categories mean, and how the standout is chosen
- Historical events
- A dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
- Births
- A notable person born on this day. Each links to a person page with their dates and story.
- Deaths
- A notable person who died on this day.
- Milestones
- A first, a founding or a turning point our editors flagged as a landmark moment.
- Holidays & observances
- A holiday, feast day, awareness day or national day observed every year on this date.
- Standout / notable
- Editor-written entries come first, then entries covered by the most Wikipedia language editions. For the standout tile we prefer an entry that has a picture.
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Questions about July 27
What day of the year is July 27?
July 27 is the 208th day of the year, with 157 days left after it.
What star sign is July 27?
July 27 falls under Leo (July 23 – August 22), a fire sign ruled by Sun. The birthstone for the month is Ruby.
How many things happened on July 27?
We record 84 entries for July 27: 36 events · 20 births · 20 deaths · 8 observances. From 1214 to 2024.
Who was born on July 27?
Elvina Kalieva (2003) is among the notable births on July 27. The births section lists the rest.
How often is the July 27 page updated?
The day is filled the first time anyone opens it and then re-checked for new entries about every 90 days. Computed facts such as the weekday and the anniversaries update every year.
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