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1939 – The 7.8 M w Erzincan earthquake shakes eastern Turkey with a maximum Mercalli intensity of XI ( Extreme ). At least 32,700 people were killed. 1939 – Winter War: Finland holds off a Soviet attack in the Battle of Kelja.
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)
Dec 28, 2014 · 1862 Battle of Elizabethtown, Kentucky. 1867 Ontario & Quebec legislatures hold 1st meeting. 1884 Netherlands recognizes King Leopold II 's Congo Free State. 1892 Biddle University beats Livingstone College 5-0 in 1st black college football game, in Salisbury, North Carolina. 1892 Foundation Stone of Cathedral of St John laid (NYC)
Today in history – which major historical events happened on December 27? Who was born on this date, who died? In which year did the birth or death occur?
