April 27 is the 117th day of the year (118th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 248 days remain until the end of the year.

Historical events for the 27th of April. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on April 27.

April 27th is the 117th day in the Gregorian calendar; it marks the anniversary of American troops capturing York in the War of 1812 and the beginning of construction on the Freedom Towers in New York City. Famous April 27th birthdays include Kate Pierson, Ari Graynor, William Moseley, and Jenna Coleman.

April 27, 1861, President Abraham Lincoln instructs General Winfield Scott to suspend habeas corpus as necessary to keep vital transport and supply lines clear in Maryland.

On This Day In History - April 27: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.

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Apr 27, 2012 · What happened on this day in history, April 27. See what historical events occurred, which famous people were born and who died on April 27.

Did you know that April 27 is known as Morse Code Day? Here you'll learn facts about Apr 27, including events that happened on this day throughout history.

During the afternoon hours of April 27, 2011, a large, long-lived and deadly EF5 tornado, commonly known as either the Hackleburg tornado, [3][4] the Phil Campbell tornado, [5] or simply Hackleburg–Phil Campbell, [6] devastated several towns in rural northern Alabama before tearing through the northern suburbs of Huntsville.

Jun 20, 2023 · April 27th marks significant historical, scientific, and cultural events, from the start of the Panama Canal construction to the premiere of the musical “Hair” and the royal wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton.