President of the United States
U.S. President Joe Biden debates former U.S. President Donald Trump. Biden's perceived poor performance leads to his withdrawal from the election on July 21.
What happened on June 27
38 events · 20 births · 20 deaths · 8 observances. From 678 to 2026.
Standout on June 27
2024
President of the United States
U.S. President Joe Biden debates former U.S. President Donald Trump. Biden's perceived poor performance leads to his withdrawal from the election on July 21.
About June 27
June 27 is the 178th day of the year. These facts are computed from the calendar, not copied from anywhere.
- Day of the year
- Day 178 of 365 (179 in leap years)187 days left in the year (187 in leap years)
- Falls on
- Saturday in 2026, Sunday in 2027, Tuesday in 2028, Wednesday in 2029, Thursday in 2030
- Week
- ISO week 26 of 2026 · Q2
- Zodiac sign
- ♋ Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
- Season
- Summer in the north · Winter in the south
- June birthstone
- Pearl / Alexandrite / Moonstonepurity, balance and new beginnings
- June birth flower
- Rose / Honeysucklelove, passion and devoted affection
- Next occurrence
- In 243 days
- Roman numerals
- XXVII.VIday.month — see the Roman numeral date tool
Anniversaries in 2026
- 50thAir France1976
- 50thEbola1976
- 10thBud Spencer2016
June 27 through the years
- 10 years ago2016
- Bud Spencer
- 25 years ago2001
- Nothing recorded
- 50 years ago1976
- Ebola · Air France
- 100 years ago1926
- Nothing recorded
- 200 years ago1826
- Nothing recorded
Born on June 27 — ages this year
- 2002Kelee Ringoturns 24
- 2000Chris Olaveturns 26
- 1999Chandler Riggsturns 27
- 1999Will Levisturns 27
- 1997H.E.R.turns 29
- 1997Yordan Alvarezturns 29
Historical events 38
A dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Hayabusa2
The Japanese space probe Hayabusa2 (artist's impression pictured) arrived at the asteroid Ryugu to collect samples for return to Earth.
2017 Ukraine ransomware attacks
Websites of Ukrainian organizations were swamped by a massive cyberattack, blamed on Russian military hackers, using the malware Petya.
Corn starch
Ignition of corn starch caused a dust fire at a water park in New Taipei City, Taiwan, killing 15 people and injuring more than 400 others.
2015 New Taipei water park fire
Formosa Fun Coast fire: A dust fire occurs at a recreational water park in Taiwan, killing 15 people and injuring 497 others, 199 critically.
GAIL
At least fourteen people are killed when a Gas Authority of India Limited pipeline explodes in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India.
NASA
NASA launches the Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph space probe to observe the Sun.
Robert Mugabe
Robert Mugabe was re-elected as President of Zimbabwe with an overwhelming majority after his opponent Morgan Tsvangirai withdrew, citing violence against his party's supporters.
2008 Zimbabwean general election
In a highly scrutinized election, President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe is re-elected in a landslide after his opponent Morgan Tsvangirai had withdrawn a week earlier, citing violence against his party's supporters.
Favela
As a result of an ongoing conflict between drug dealers and police in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, a large military and civil police operation killed 19 people and injured several others.
Tony Blair
Tony Blair resigns as British Prime Minister, a position he had held since 1997. Chancellor Gordon Brown succeeds him.
Military Police (Brazil)
The Brazilian Military Police invades the favelas of Complexo do Alemão in an episode which is remembered as the Complexo do Alemão massacre.
Space Shuttle Atlantis
Space Shuttle Atlantis launches on STS-71, the first space shuttle mission to dock with the Russian space station Mir.
Aum Shinrikyo
Members of the Japanese cult Aum Shinrikyo released sarin gas in Matsumoto, Nagano, killing eight people and injuring more than five hundred others.
Slovenia
Two days after it had declared independence, Slovenia is invaded by Yugoslav troops, tanks, and aircraft, starting the Ten-Day War.
Croatian War of Independence
Croatian War of Independence: As the Yugoslav Army moved into Osijek, Croatia, a civilian attempted to halt them by placing his car in the path of a tank, becoming a symbol of Croatian resistance in the war.
Gare de Lyon rail accident
The Gare de Lyon rail accident in Paris, France, kills 56 people.
Villa Tunari massacre
Villa Tunari massacre: Bolivian anti-narcotics police kill nine to 12 and injure over a hundred protesting coca-growing peasants.
Space Shuttle Columbia
Space Shuttle Columbia launched from the Kennedy Space Center on the final research and development flight mission, STS-4.
Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party
The Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party issues its "Resolution on Certain Questions in the History of Our Party Since the Founding of the People's Republic of China", laying the blame for the Cultural Revolution on Mao Zedong.
Itavia Flight 870
The 'Ustica massacre': Itavia Flight 870 crashes in the sea while en route from Bologna to Palermo, Italy, killing all 81 on board.
World constitution
Constitution for the Federation of Earth was adopted by the second session of the World Constituent Assembly, held at Innsbruck, Austria.
Djibouti
France grants independence to Djibouti.
Ebola
The first identifiable case of Ebola occurred in Sudan.
Air France
Air France Flight 139 (Tel Aviv-Athens-Paris) is hijacked en route to Paris by the PFLP and redirected to Entebbe, Uganda.
President of the United States
U.S. president Richard Nixon visits the Soviet Union.
Hurricane Audrey
Hurricane Audrey made landfall near the Texas–Louisiana border, killing over 400 people, mainly in and around Cameron, Louisiana, U.S.
Jacobo Árbenz
Jacobo Árbenz resigned as President of Guatemala following a CIA-led coup against his administration.
Korean War
Korean War: Five North Korean aircraft attacked an American air convoy above Suwon Air Base in the first air engagement of the Korean War.
Russian Revolution of 1905
First Russian Revolution: The crew of the Russian battleship Potemkin began a mutiny against their officers.
A. E. J. Collins
A. E. J. Collins (pictured) scored 628 runs not out, the highest recorded score in cricket until being surpassed in 2016.
Meiji Restoration
The military phase of the Meiji Restoration in Japan was completed with an imperial victory in the Boshin War.
Battle of Hakodate
One day after surrendering at the Battle of Hakodate, Enomoto Takeaki turned the fort of Goryōkaku over to Japanese forces, signaling the collapse of the Republic of Ezo.
American Civil War
American Civil War: General Sherman's frontal assault against the Confederate Army of Tennessee failed, but did not stop the Union army from advancing on Atlanta.
War of the Second Coalition
War of the Second Coalition: French forces won a victory at the Battle of Neuburg, ending Austrian control over the River Danube.
War of the Austrian Succession
War of the Austrian Succession: In the last time that a British monarch led troops in battle, Allied forces commanded by George II (depicted) defeated the French army at Dettingen, Bavaria.
Elizabeth I
Queen Elizabeth I issued a royal charter establishing Jesus College, the first Protestant college at the University of Oxford.
Pope Agatho
Pope Agatho, later venerated as a saint in both the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches, began his pontificate.
Births 20
A notable person born on this day. Each links to a person page with their dates and story.
Chud the Builder
Dalton Eatherly, American livestreamer, better known as Chud the Builder
Deaths 20
A notable person who died on this day.
K. Bhagyaraj
K. Bhagyaraj, Indian film and television actor, writer, director, and producer (born 1953)
Joe Jackson (talent manager)
Joe Jackson, American manager, father of Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson (born 1928)
Chris Squire
Chris Squire, English musician (bass guitarist), singer and songwriter, member of the rock band Yes (born 1948)
Leslie Manigat
Leslie Manigat, Haitian educator and politician, 43rd President of Haiti (born 1930)
Rachid Solh
Rachid Solh, Lebanese politician, 48th Prime Minister of Lebanon (born 1926)
Violet Milstead
Violet Milstead, Canadian World War II aviator and bush pilot (born 1919)
Holidays & observances 8
A holiday, feast day, awareness day or national day observed every year on this date.
Hemma of Gurk
Christian feast day: Hemma of Gurk
Arialdo
Christian feast day: Arialdo
Gundenis
Christian feast day: Gundenis
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Christian feast day: Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Cyril of Alexandria
Christian feast day: Cyril of Alexandria (Coptic Church, Roman Catholic Church, Anglican Communion and Lutheran Church)
Marguerite Bays
Christian feast day: Marguerite Bays
Crescens
Christian feast day: Crescens, one of the Seventy disciples
Louise-Thérèse de Montaignac de Chauvance
Christian feast day: Blessed Louise-Thérèse de Montaignac de Chauvance
Spread across the centuries
- 7th century1
- 16th century1
- 18th century2
- 19th century4
- 20th century37
- 21st century33
Earliest: Pope Agatho (678). Most recent: K. Bhagyaraj (2026).
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 June 27
What day of the year is June 27?
June 27 is the 178th day of the year, with 187 days left after it.
What star sign is June 27?
June 27 falls under Cancer (June 21 – July 22), a water sign ruled by Moon. The birthstone for the month is Pearl or Alexandrite or Moonstone.
How many things happened on June 27?
We record 86 entries for June 27: 38 events · 20 births · 20 deaths · 8 observances. From 678 to 2026.
Who was born on June 27?
Kelee Ringo (2002) is among the notable births on June 27. The births section lists the rest.
How often is the June 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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