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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.
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. More information Su, Mo ... Close. Events. Pre-1600. 537 – The second Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is consecrated.
On This Day In History - December 27: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.
Dec 28, 2014 · 1850 Hawaiian Fire Department established. 1862 Battle of Chickasaw Bluffs, MS (Chickasaw Bayou) 1862 Battle of Elizabethtown, Kentucky. 1867 Ontario & Quebec legislatures hold 1st meeting. 1884 Netherlands recognizes King Leopold II 's Congo Free State.
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)
