Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene devastates the Carolinas as a tropical storm, killing hundreds and injuring more.
What happened on September 27
38 events · 20 births · 20 deaths · 8 observances. From 1422 to 2025.
Standout on September 27
2024
Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene devastates the Carolinas as a tropical storm, killing hundreds and injuring more.
About September 27
September 27 is the 270th day of the year. These facts are computed from the calendar, not copied from anywhere.
- Day of the year
- Day 270 of 365 (271 in leap years)95 days left in the year (95 in leap years)
- Falls on
- Sunday in 2026, Monday in 2027, Wednesday in 2028, Thursday in 2029, Friday in 2030
- Week
- ISO week 39 of 2026 · Q3
- Zodiac sign
- ♎ Libra (September 23 – October 22)
- Season
- Autumn in the north · Spring in the south
- September birthstone
- Sapphirewisdom, loyalty and nobility
- September birth flower
- Aster / Morning glorypatience, wisdom and affection
- Next occurrence
- In 335 days
- Roman numerals
- XXVII.IXday.month — see the Roman numeral date tool
Anniversaries in 2026
- 175thEast India Company1851
- 30thBattle of Kabul (1992–1996)1996
- 30thJulie N oil spill1996
- 30thTaliban1996
- 25thCaleb Love2001
- 25thDavid Malukas2001
- 25thZug massacre2001
- 5thMadeleine Tchicaya2021
September 27 through the years
- 10 years ago2016
- Nothing recorded
- 25 years ago2001
- Zug massacre · David Malukas · Caleb Love
- 50 years ago1976
- Nothing recorded
- 100 years ago1926
- Nothing recorded
- 200 years ago1826
- Nothing recorded
Born on September 27 — ages this year
- 2002Jenna Ortegaturns 24
- 2001David Malukasturns 25
- 2001Caleb Loveturns 25
- 1998Ioana Mincăturns 28
- 1997Jaiden Animationsturns 29
- 1995Christian Woodturns 31
Historical events 38
A dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Second Nagorno-Karabakh War
Second Nagorno-Karabakh War: Azerbaijan launches an offensive against the self-proclaimed Republic of Artsakh in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, inhabited predominantly by ethnic Armenians.
September 2019 climate strikes
Over two million people participated in worldwide strikes to protest climate change across 2,400 locations worldwide.
Mount Ontake
Mount Ontake in central Japan unexpectedly erupted, killing 63 people in the nation's deadliest eruption in more than 100 years.
2014 Mount Ontake eruption
63 people are killed in an eruption of Mount Ontake in Japan.
Minneapolis firm shooting
In Minneapolis, a gunman shoots eight people, killing six and injuring 2 and then kills himself.
Zhai Zhigang
CNSA astronaut Zhai Zhigang becomes the first Chinese person to perform a spacewalk.
Dawn (spacecraft)
NASA launches the Dawn probe to the asteroid belt.
SMART-1
The SMART-1 satellite is launched.
Zug massacre
In Switzerland, a gunman shoots 18 citizens, killing 14 and then himself.
The Google internet search engine retroactively claims this date as its birthday.
Taliban
The Taliban drove Afghan President Burhanuddin Rabbani out of Kabul, tortured and murdered former president Mohammad Najibullah, and established the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
Julie N oil spill
Confusion on a tanker ship results in the Julie N oil spill in Portland, Maine.
Battle of Kabul (1992–1996)
The Battle of Kabul ends in a Taliban victory; an Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is established.
Ethnic cleansing of Georgians in Sukhumi
The Sukhumi massacre takes place in Abkhazia.
Palestinians in Israeli custody
Palestinian prisoners went on a 15-day hunger strike.
Aung San Suu Kyi
Led by pro-democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi (pictured), the political party National League for Democracy was founded in Burma.
National League for Democracy
The National League for Democracy is formed by Aung San Suu Kyi and others to fight dictatorship in Myanmar.
Richard Stallman
American software developer Richard Stallman announced plans for the Unix-like operating system GNU, the first free software developed by the GNU Project.
Iran–Iraq War
Iran–Iraq War: Iran broke the Iraqi siege of Abadan by Operation Samen-ol-A'emeh.
Japan Air Lines Flight 715
Japan Airlines Flight 715 crashes on approach to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang, Malaysia, killing 34 of the 79 people on board.
ETA political-military
Two members of ETA political-military and three members of the Revolutionary Antifascist Patriotic Front, sentenced to death for murder, became the last people to be executed in Spain.
Last use of capital punishment in Spain
The last use of capital punishment in Spain sparks worldwide protests.
Texas International Airlines Flight 655
Texas International Airlines Flight 655 crashes into the Black Fork Mountain Wilderness near Mena, Arkansas, killing all 11 people on board.
BAC TSR-2
The British Aircraft Corporation TSR-2, an advanced Cold War tactical strike and reconnaissance aircraft that was later cancelled, made its maiden flight.
Yemen Arab Republic
The Yemen Arab Republic is established.
Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
Members of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference unanimously selected Zeng Liansong's design for the flag of China (pictured).
SS Patrick Henry
SS Patrick Henry, the first of 2,710 Liberty ships built during World War II by the United States, was launched.
World War II
World War II: Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy and the Empire of Japan signed the Tripartite Pact in Berlin, officially forming a military alliance known as the Axis.
Broadhurst Theatre
The Broadhurst Theatre opened in New York City with a performance of Misalliance by George Bernard Shaw.
Lij Iyasu
Lij Iyasu (pictured), the emperor-designate of Ethiopia, was deposed in favor of his aunt Zewditu.
Ford Model T
The first production Ford Model T, the car credited with initiating the mass use of automobiles in the United States, was completed at the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant in Detroit, Michigan.
Ellen Southard
The merchant ship Ellen Southard was wrecked in a storm at Liverpool, England; the U.S. Congress subsequently awarded 27 Gold Lifesaving Medals to the men who rescued her crew.
Paddle steamer
The paddle steamer SS Arctic sank after a collision with SS Vesta 50 miles (80 km) off the coast of Newfoundland, killing approximately 320 people.
East India Company
The British East India Company inaugurated the Horsburgh Lighthouse on the rocky outcrop of Pedra Branca, Singapore, which later became the subject of a territorial dispute.
Locomotion No. 1
Locomotion No. 1 hauled the train on the opening day of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, the first public railway in the world to use steam locomotives.
Lettre à M. Dacier
In a letter to the Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres in Paris, Jean-François Champollion announced his initial successes in deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs on the Rosetta Stone (pictured).
Treaty of Melno
The Treaty of Melno was signed, establishing the Prussian–Lithuanian border, which afterwards remained unchanged for about 500 years.
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.
Russell M. Nelson
Russell M. Nelson, 17th President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (born 1924)
Hassan Nasrallah
Hassan Nasrallah, Lebanese politician, 3rd Secretary-General of Hezbollah (born 1960)
Manoharsinhji Pradyumansinhji
Manoharsinhji Pradyumansinhji, Indian nobleman and politician (born 1935)
Marty Balin
Marty Balin, American singer, co-founder of the band Jefferson Airplane (born 1942)
Hugh Hefner
Hugh Hefner, American publisher, founder of Playboy Enterprises (born 1926)
Frank Tyson
Frank Tyson, English-Australian cricketer, coach, and journalist (born 1930)
Syed Ahmed (politician)
Syed Ahmed, Indian author and politician, 16th Governor of Manipur (born 1945)
Mauricio González-Gordon y Díez
Mauricio González-Gordon y Díez, Spanish sherry maker and conservationist (born 1923)
Oscar Castro-Neves
Oscar Castro-Neves, Brazilian-American guitarist, composer, and conductor (born 1940)
Holidays & observances 8
A holiday, feast day, awareness day or national day observed every year on this date.
September 27 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast days: September 27 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Cosmas and Damian
Christian feast days: Cosmas and Damian
Caius (bishop of Milan)
Christian feast days: Caius of Milan
Adheritus
Christian feast days: Adheritus
Vincent de Paul
Christian feast days: Vincent de Paul
Public holidays in Mexico
Consumación de la Independencia (Mexico)
French Community Day
French Community Holiday (French community of Belgium)
Bonfilius
Christian feast days: Bonfilius
Spread across the centuries
- 15th century1
- 19th century5
- 20th century39
- 21st century33
Earliest: Treaty of Melno (1422). Most recent: Russell M. Nelson (2025).
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.
Nearby and related
Questions about September 27
What day of the year is September 27?
September 27 is the 270th day of the year, with 95 days left after it.
What star sign is September 27?
September 27 falls under Libra (September 23 – October 22), a air sign ruled by Venus. The birthstone for the month is Sapphire.
How many things happened on September 27?
We record 86 entries for September 27: 38 events · 20 births · 20 deaths · 8 observances. From 1422 to 2025.
Who was born on September 27?
Jenna Ortega (2002) is among the notable births on September 27. The births section lists the rest.
How often is the September 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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