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At least 32,700 people were killed. 1939 – Winter War: Finland holds off a Soviet attack in the Battle of Kelja. 1945 – The International Monetary Fund is created with the signing of an agreement by 29 nations. 1949 – Indonesian National Revolution: The Netherlands officially recognizes Indonesian independence.
30. 31. 2024. December is the twelfth and final month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. Its length is 31 days. December, from the Très Riches Heures du duc de Berry. December’s name derives from the Latin word decem (meaning ten) because it was originally the tenth month of the year in the calendar of Romulus c. 750 BC ...
December 27 Propaganda poster of a kulak being hit by a giant fist 1521 – A period of unrest in Wittenberg , Saxony , following the arrival of the Zwickau prophets , was quelled after the release of Martin Luther from custody.
On This Day In History - December 27: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.
December 27 is the 361st day of the year (362nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are four days remaining until the end of the year. Events. Up to 1900. 537 – The Hagia Sophia is consecrated as a church in Byzantium. 1703 – Portugal and England sign the Methuen Treaty which gives preference to Portuguese imported wines into England.
On 17 August 2009, the English Wikipedia passed the 3,000,000-article mark, with Beate Eriksen being announced on the Main Page as the milestone article. On 27 December 2009, the German Wikipedia exceeded 1,000,000 articles, becoming the second Wikipedia language edition to do so.
Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey. 795 Leo III begins his reign as Pope after his election the previous day. 1437 Albert II of Habsburg becomes King of Bohemia. 1512 Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the conduct of settlers with regards to native Indians in the New World.
