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1601–1900. 1901–present. Holidays and observances. References. External links. December 27 is the 361st day of the year (362nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; four days remain until the end of the year. Events. Pre-1600. 537 – The second Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is consecrated. [1]
On This Day In History - December 27: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.
Wake Up to This Day in History. Discover what happened on December 27 with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.
1862 Battle of Elizabethtown, Kentucky. 1867 Ontario & Quebec legislatures hold 1st meeting. Event of Interest. 1884 Netherlands recognizes King Leopold II 's Congo Free State. King of the Belgians Leopold II of Belgium. 1892 Foundation Stone of Cathedral of St John laid (NYC)
Saint Stephen's Day, also called the Feast of Saint Stephen, is a Christian saint's day to commemorate Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr or protomartyr, celebrated on 26 December in Western Christianity and 27 December in Eastern Christianity.
December 27. Today's: Famous Birthdays - Music history. 1703 - The Methuen Treaty was signed between Portugal and England, giving preference to the import of Portuguese wines into England. 1831 - Charles Darwin set out on a voyage to the Pacific aboard the HMS Beagle.
