February 27th, 1555

Born on February 27th, 1555

Age in days, weeks and months
Wow, over 172,000 days old!

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What happened on February 27th?

February 27th, 2015

Russian statesman and politician Boris Nemtsov, an outspoken critic of Vladimir Putin, was assassinated in central Moscow.

February 27th, 2002

Violent riots, perceived to have been instigated by a train fire that killed 59 Hindu pilgrims, broke out in the Indian state of Gujarat, killing at least 1,000 people, mostly Muslims, over three days.

February 27th, 1996

The multimedia franchise Pokémon was launched with the release of the video games Pocket Monsters Red and Green.

February 27th, 1989

A wave of protests, riots and looting known as the Caracazo resulted in a death toll of between 276 and 2,000 people in the Venezuelan capital Caracas and its surrounding towns.

February 27th, 1988

The Armenian community of Sumgait in Azerbaijan was the target of a violent pogrom (memorial pictured).

February 27th, 1982

The D'Oyly Carte Opera Company, known for its performances of Gilbert and Sullivan's Savoy operas, gave its final performance.

February 27th, 1962

Two dissident Republic of Vietnam Air Force pilots bombed the Independence Palace in Saigon in a failed attempt to assassinate President Ngo Dinh Diem.

February 27th, 1940

American biochemists Martin Kamen and Sam Ruben discovered carbon-14, a radioactive isotope of carbon, which is now used extensively as the basis of the radiocarbon dating method to date archaeological and geological samples.

February 27th, 1933

The Reichstag building, the seat of the German parliament in Berlin, was set on fire in a pivotal event in the establishment of the Nazi regime.

February 27th, 1900

FC Bayern Munich, Germany's most successful football club, was founded.

February 27th, 1881

During the First Boer War, the British suffer a disastrious defeat at Majbua Hill

February 27th, 1870

The current flag of Japan was first adopted as a civil ensign for Japanese merchant ships.

February 27th, 1776

American Revolutionary War: A Patriot victory at the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge resulted in the arrests of 850 Loyalists over the following days.

February 27th, 1617

Sweden signed the Treaty of Stolbovo to end the Ingrian War with Russia, making large territorial gains.

February 27th, 1560

The Treaty of Berwick was signed, setting the terms under which an English fleet and army could enter Scotland to expel French troops defending the regency of Mary of Guise (pictured).

Birthdays
... of famous people, actors, celebrities and stars on February 27th

Same year
Born in 1555

65

Louise de Coligny

Fourth wife of William the Silent (1555-1620)

*September 23rd, 1555, Châtillon-Coligny †November 13th, 1620, Fontainebleau

65

Richard Carew

English scholar

*July 17th, 1555, Antony House †November 6th, 1620, Antony House

45

Melchior von Redern

Austrian warrior

*January 6th, 1555, Wrocław †September 20th, 1600, Havlíčkův Brod

34

Edward Kelley

English alchemist

*August 1st, 1555, Worcester †November 30th, 1589, Most

34

Charles II, Lord of Monaco

Lord of Monaco (1555-1589)

*January 26th, 1555, Monte Carlo †May 17th, 1589, Monte Carlo

71

Lodovico Zacconi

Italian composer and music theorist

*June 11th, 1555, Pesaro †March 23rd, 1627, Pesaro

45

Peregrine Bertie, 13th Baron Willoughby de Eresby

English Baron (1555-1601)

*October 12th, 1555, Wesel †June 25th, 1601, Berwick-upon-Tweed

78

Hermann Vultejus

German author

*December 16th, 1555, Wetter (Hessen) †July 31st, 1634, Marburg

65

Johann Arndt

German Lutheran theologian

*December 27th, 1555, Ballenstedt †May 11th, 1621, Celle

69

Heinrich Meibom

German poet

*December 4th, 1555, Alverdissen †September 20th, 1625, Helmstedt

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Leap year

No: With 365 days 1555 is a normal year and no leap year.

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