What Happened on this Day – September 27?
Here's what happened in history on September 27:
622 – Muhammad Completes the Hegira
Prophet Muhammad completed his Hegira, or "flight," from Mecca to Medina.
He escaped persecution and built the foundation of Islam's first community.
The Hegira marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar.
1540 – Jesuit Order Established
Pope Paul III approved the Society of Jesus in Rome.
The Jesuits became key players in the Counter-Reformation.
They spread education and Catholic missions worldwide.
1779 – John Adams Appointed to Negotiate Peace
The Continental Congress sent John Adams to France.
His mission was to negotiate peace and commerce treaties with Britain.
Adams later became the 2nd U.S. President.
1822 – Champollion Deciphers the Rosetta Stone
French scholar Jean-François Champollion solved Egyptian hieroglyphs.
He announced his findings in Paris using the Rosetta Stone.
This breakthrough unlocked Egypt's ancient history.
1854 – Ship Collision off Newfoundland
The steamship SS Arctic collided with Vesta in heavy fog.
Over 300 people lost their lives.
It was one of the worst maritime tragedies of the 19th century.
1869 – Wild Bill Hickok Kills a Man
Sheriff Wild Bill Hickok broke up a drunken saloon fight in Kansas.
He shot Samuel Strawhun during the clash.
The event added to his reputation as a gunslinger.
1915 – John Kipling Killed at the Battle of Loos
John Kipling, son of author Rudyard Kipling, died in France.
He was just 18 and serving as a Second Lieutenant.
His death was a personal tragedy for the famous writer.
1938 – Roosevelt Appeals to Hitler
U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt wrote to Adolf Hitler.
He urged peace as Hitler threatened Czechoslovakia.
Roosevelt hoped to prevent another world war.
1939 – Warsaw Surrenders to German Forces
After 26 days of siege, Warsaw fell to Nazi Germany.
Around 140,000 Polish troops were taken prisoner.
The Nazis began brutal occupation policies.
1940 – Axis Powers Formed
Germany, Italy, and Japan signed the Tripartite Pact.
This agreement led to the formation of the Axis alliance during World War II.
It promised mutual defence if attacked by outside nations.
1960 – Death of Sylvia Pankhurst
British suffragette Sylvia Pankhurst died in Ethiopia.
She fought for women's rights and social justice.
Daughter of Emmeline Pankhurst, she left a lasting legacy.
1962 – Rachel Carson's Silent Spring was Published
Biologist Rachel Carson released her book Silent Spring.
It exposed the dangers of pesticides to people and nature.
The book sparked the modern environmental movement.
1989 – Zsa Zsa Gabor Walks Out of Court
Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor faced trial for slapping a police officer.
During closing arguments, she stormed out of the courtroom.
The incident reinforced her image as a Hollywood diva.
1996 – Taliban Seize Kabul
The Taliban captured Kabul, Afghanistan's capital.
Their victory reshaped Afghan politics and society.
Strict Islamic law was imposed under their rule.
