Historical events for
Sunday, 27 September 2026

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.

Italian writer who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1926

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The first official TGV (High Speed ​​Train) trip between Paris and Lyon, marking a revolution in rail transport.

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

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

Timor-Leste was formally admitted as a member of the United Nations, consolidating its independence.

The new Cidade de Coimbra Stadium was inaugurated with a concert by the legendary band Rolling Stones.

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

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.

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