Historical events for
Sunday, 27 December 2026

Birthday of Tobias Billström, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden.

Veteran of multiple political battles, Tobias Billström served as Minister for Migration before ascending to the coveted Foreign Affairs portfolio. He was Sweden's diplomatic face during the long and complex negotiations with Turkey and Hungary that finally secured the country's historic entry into NATO.

Marlene Dietrich (born December 27, 1901, and died May 6, 1992) was a legendary German actress and singer. Her mythical performance in the film "The Blue Angel" catapulted her to Hollywood, where she starred in timeless classics such as "Shanghai Express" and "Judgment at Nuremberg".

John Charles, Welsh footballer, considered one of the greatest players in the history of Wales, played for Leeds United and Juventus.

Inês de Sousa Real, leader of the People-Animals-Nature (PAN) party and defender of animal and environmental rights.

Timothée Chalamet (b. 1995) is an extraordinary Franco-American actor. He took on the demanding messianic role of Paul Atreides in the epic cinematic adaptation of "Dune" (Denis Villeneuve), balancing vulnerability and leadership in an overwhelming performance.

Portugal begins the vaccination campaign against COVID-19, with the administration of the first doses to healthcare professionals and the most vulnerable groups. This is stage 7 of 12 in the history of the COVID-19 pandemic.