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November 27


Events

  • In 2020, just days following its discovery, the iconic Utah monolith was dismantled by recreational visitors, capturing widespread attention.

  • In 2020, Iran's leading nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, was assassinated in a targeted attack near Tehran, marking a significant event in geopolitical tensions and the ongoing discourse surrounding nuclear proliferation.

  • In 2015, a tragic active shooter incident occurred at a Planned Parenthood facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado, resulting in the shooting of at least four police officers, one of whom later succumbed to injuries. The attack also claimed the lives of two civilians and left six others wounded. The shooter ultimately surrendered to law enforcement.

  • On November 27, 2009, the Nevsky Express bombing shook Russia as a bomb detonated on the Nevsky Express train traveling between Moscow and Saint Petersburg. The tragic explosion resulted in the derailment of the train, leading to the deaths of 28 passengers and injuring 96 others. This devastating incident highlighted the ongoing security concerns in the region.

  • In 2008, XL Airways Germany Flight 888T, an Airbus A320 conducting a flight test, tragically crashed near Canet-en-Roussillon, France, resulting in the loss of all seven individuals on board. This incident highlights the critical importance of aviation safety and testing protocols.

  • In 2006, the House of Commons of Canada passed a significant motion introduced by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, officially recognizing the Québécois as a distinct nation within Canada. This landmark decision highlighted the cultural identity of the Québécois and marked an important moment in Canadian history.

  • In 2004, Pope John Paul II made a significant gesture by returning the relics of Saint John Chrysostom to the Eastern Orthodox Church, promoting unity and respect between the Catholic and Orthodox faiths.

  • In 2001, the Hubble Space Telescope made a groundbreaking discovery by detecting a hydrogen atmosphere on the extrasolar planet Osiris, marking the first identification of an atmosphere on an exoplanet. This milestone in exoplanet research opened new avenues for understanding planetary atmospheres beyond our solar system.

  • In 1999, the centre-left Labour Party, led by Helen Clark, made history by becoming the ruling party of New Zealand. Helen Clark was elected as the country's first female prime minister, marking a significant milestone in New Zealand's political landscape.

  • In 1997, the tragic Souhane massacre claimed the lives of twenty-five individuals in Algeria, marking one of the nation's deadliest incidents. This event highlights the ongoing struggles and violence faced in the region during that period.


Births

  • Suliasi Vunivalu

    1995 – Suliasi Vunivalu, Fijian rugby league player

  • Aubrey Peeples

    1993 – Aubrey Peeples, American actress and singer

  • Bradley Zimmer

    1992 – Bradley Zimmer, American baseball player

  • Chanyeol

    1992 – Chanyeol, South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, actor and model

  • Josh Dubovie

    1990 – Josh Dubovie, English singer

  • Freddie Sears

    1989 – Freddie Sears, English footballer

  • Michael Floyd

    1989 – Michael Floyd, American football player

  • Lashana Lynch

    1987 – Lashana Lynch, English actress

  • Luigi Datome

    1987 – Luigi Datome, Italian basketball player

  • Oritsé Williams

    1986 – Oritsé Williams, English singer-songwriter, producer, and dancer

Deaths

  • Apetor

    2021 – Apetor, Norwegian YouTuber (b. 1964)

  • Mohsen Fakhrizadeh

    2020 – Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, Iranian nuclear scientist (b. 1958)

  • Philippe Washer

    2015 – Philippe Washer, Belgian tennis player and golfer (b. 1924)

  • Maurice Strong

    2015 – Maurice Strong, Canadian businessman and diplomat (b. 1929)

  • Jack Kyle

    2014 – Jack Kyle, Irish rugby player and humanitarian (b. 1926)

  • P. D. James

    2014 – P. D. James, English author (b. 1920)

  • Phillip Hughes

    2014 – Phillip Hughes, Australian cricketer (b. 1988)

  • Wanda Błeńska

    2014 – Wanda Błeńska, Polish physician and missionary (b. 1911)

  • Nílton Santos

    2013 – Nílton Santos, Brazilian footballer (b. 1925)

  • Érik Izraelewicz

    2012 – Érik Izraelewicz, French journalist and author (b. 1954)