A Brief History
This article presents a chronological list of notable events that happened on June 27th. For each date below, please click on the date to be taken to an article covering that date’s event.
Digging Deeper
On June 27, 1844, Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Church of Latter Day Saints (Mormons), was shot to death by a mob with blackened faces in a Carthage, Illinois jail while awaiting trial for treason.
On June 27, 1980, President Jimmy Carter authorized Helen Keller Day to commemorate her 100th birthday.
On June 27, 1981, the Chinese Communist Party issued its report on the “Cultural Revolution” that took place in China from 1966 until the death of Mao Zedong in 1976.
On June 27, 1985, US Route 66, known as “The Main Street of America,” was officially taken off the list of US highways.
On June 27, 1985, US Route 66, known as “The Main Street of America,” was officially taken off the list of US highways. (NOTE: The link in the date for this entry leads to a different article than the other mention to this same event above.)
On June 27, 1985, US Route 66, known as “The Main Street of America,” was officially taken off the list of US highways. (NOTE: The link in the date for this entry leads to a different article than the other mention to this same event above.)
On June 27, 2015, the Formosa Fun Coast waterpark in Bali, New Taipei, Taiwan, experienced a massive explosion that killed 15 people and injured an additional 497.
On June 27, 2017, a massive cyber attack began on Europe, the USA, and Australia, with Ukraine being the main target.
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Historical Evidence
For more information, please see…
Andrews, John and Matt Baker. Timeline of World History. Thunder Bay Press, 2020.
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