March 27 has witnessed numerous historical events, notable births and deaths, international observances, and an independence recognition. Here’s an overview:
Historical Events:
- 1739
– Nader Shah of Persia captured the city of Delhi, India.
- 1794
– The U.S. Congress approved the establishment of a naval force, leading
to the creation of the U.S. Navy.
- 1824
– Canada recognized the Soviet Union.
- 1854
– The Crimean War: Britain declared war on Russia.
- 1855
– American inventor Abraham Gesner patented "kerosene oil," a
new type of fuel derived from coal.
- 1905
– The first case in Britain used fingerprints as evidence in a murder
trial.
- 1958
– Nikita Khrushchev became the Prime Minister of the Soviet Union.
- 1969
– U.S. President Richard Nixon announced that the Vietnam War would end in
1970.
- 1977
– The deadliest aviation disaster in history occurred at Tenerife Airport
when two Boeing 747 jets collided, killing 583 people.
- 2008
– Norway and South Korea recognized Kosovo as an independent state.
Notable Birthdays:
- 1725
– Abdul Hamid I, the 27th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (d. 1789).
- 1923
– Shaukat Siddiqui, internationally acclaimed Pakistani novelist, born in
Lucknow, British India (d. 2006).
- 1963
– Quentin Tarantino, American filmmaker known for Pulp Fiction and Kill
Bill.
- 1970
– Mariah Carey, Grammy-winning American singer-songwriter.
- 1975
– Stacy Ferguson (Fergie), American singer and songwriter.
- 1985
– Keira Knightley, English actress recognized for Pride & Prejudice
and Pirates of the Caribbean.
- 1989
– Tamim Iqbal, Bangladeshi cricketer.
Notable Deaths:
- 1898
– Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, prominent Indian educator and reformist who founded
Aligarh Muslim University.
- 1943
– Syed Sibghatullah Shah Rashidi II.
- 1968
– Yuri Gagarin, Soviet cosmonaut and the first human in space, died in a
plane crash.
- 1992
– Ikhlaq Ahmad Dehlvi, author, broadcaster, and biographer.
- 2002
– Milton Berle, American comedian and actor, passed away at age 93.
- 2002
– Dudley Moore, English actor and comedian known for films like Arthur,
died at age 66.
- 2003
– Maulvi Khwaja Syed Muhammad Hayat Kamheera, an Islamic scholar from
India, passed away.
- 2024
– Saeed Ahmed, Pakistani Test cricketer.
International Observances:
- World
Theatre Day – Established in 1961 by the International Theatre
Institute, this day celebrates the importance of theatre arts and their
contribution to culture and society.
- Indian
Urdu Journalism Day – Recognized in India to honor the contributions
of Urdu journalism.
Independence Recognition:
- 2008
– Norway and South Korea officially recognized Kosovo as an independent
state.