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Historical events for
Sunday, 27 September 2026

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  • Birth

    Louis Botha

    Louis Botha, South African politician and military man, was the first Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa and a central figure in the Boer Wars.

    † 27/8/1919
  • Birth

    Grazia Deledda

    Italian writer who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1926

    † 20/5/1940
  • Birth

    Hans Hahn

    Hans Hahn, an Austrian mathematician, contributed significantly to functional analysis and mathematical logic.

    † 24/7/1934
  • Birth

    Vincent Youmans

    Vincent Youmans, American composer, famous for Broadway songs such as "Tea for Two" and "Time on My Hands".

    † 5/4/1946
  • Birth

    Alvin Stardust

    Alvin Stardust, British glam rock singer, known for songs such as "My Coo Ca Choo".

  • Birth

    Meat Loaf

    Meat Loaf, American singer and actor, known for the album "Bat Out of Hell", one of the best-selling albums of all time.

  • Birth

    Steve Marker

    EUA

    Steve Marker, guitarist for the band Garbage, was born.

  • Birth

    Stephan Jenkins

    Stephan Jenkins (b. 1964) is an American vocalist and producer. The mastermind behind Third Eye Blind, he successfully combined unbeatable pop hooks with dark and introspective alternative narratives.

  • History

    Earthquake in Lisbon

    Lisboa, Portugal

    An earthquake shook Lisbon, destroying much of the Santa Catarina hill.

  • History

    Battle of Bussaco

    Serra do Buçaco, Portugal

    The Battle of Bussaco was a decisive victory for Anglo-Portuguese forces over Massena's French army during the Peninsular War.

  • History

    Day of the 17 Blessed Irish Martyrs

    Day dedicated to the 17 Irish martyrs beatified for their defense of the Christian faith during periods of persecution.

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    Foundation of the Chaves Sports Group

    Chaves, Portugal

    Foundation of Grupo Desportivo de Chaves, a Portuguese football club that stood out in national football.

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    Eruption of the Capelinhos volcano

    Açores, Portugal

    The Capelinhos volcano in the Azores erupted, forcing the evacuation of thousands of people without causing fatalities.

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    Assault on the Spanish Embassy in Lisbon

    Lisboa, Portugal

    A violent protest against the executions of Basque separatists by the Franco regime resulted in the storming of the Spanish embassy in Lisbon.

  • History

    World Tourism Day

    Mundo

    Celebrated since 1980, World Tourism Day highlights the importance of this sector in global cultural, economic and social development.

  • History

    Launch of Google Search

    The Google search engine was officially launched, revolutionizing the way information is accessed on the internet.

  • History

    European School Sports Day

    Europa

    This day celebrates the promotion of sport and physical activity in European schools, encouraging healthy lifestyles among young people.

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    World Day of the Deaf

    Mundo

    The objective of this day is to raise awareness of the needs of deaf communities, promoting their inclusion in society.

  • History

    World Rivers Day

    Global

    World Rivers Day, celebrated on the last Sunday of September, aims to raise awareness about the importance of rivers and watercourses for the environment and society. It was first recognized in 2005, as an extension of the United Nations Decade of Water for Life.

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    History

    National Day of Turkmenistan

    Celebration of the National Day of Turkmenistan, commemorating independence from the Soviet Union on October 27, 1991.