Today in History, 27 March: What Happened on this Day? - High School of Posts and Telecommunications and Information Technology

What happened today in history (March 27): The first US steam fire truck was tested in New York, 21 people died in a train accident in Ohio, more than 2,000 Jews were killed in Kaunas , Lithuania, and more

This day in history: Ram Charan’s birthday.

Today in History, March 27: We have entered the last week of March and it will soon end as well. To make the first day of the week more productive and full of knowledge, let’s start by learning about today’s historical events and the birthdays and death anniversaries of famous people. So, without further ado, let’s get started. Today is when Abraham Gesner patented kerosene, Maribel Vinson won the U.S. women’s figure skating championship, and Frank Sinatra recorded “I’m a Fool to Want You.” Skim through the sections below to learn more.

Historical events on this day

In 1721 the Treaty of Madrid was signed between France and Spain.
In 1794, Denmark and Sweden formed a neutrality pact.
In 1841, America’s first steam fire engine was tested in New York.
In 1849, Joseph Couch patented the steam-powered hammer drill.
In 1855, the doctor and geologist Abraham Gesner patented kerosene.
In 1912, the first Japanese cherry trees were planted in Washington, DC.
In 1914, Dr. Albert Hustin performed the first successful indirect blood transfusion in Brussels.
In 1944, more than 2,000 Jews were murdered in Kaunas, Lithuania.
In 1953, 21 people died in a train accident in Ohio.
In 1990, 21 people died in a bus accident in Kharagpur.

Sports events today

In 1871, Scotland defeated England 1-0 in the first international rugby match.
In 1928, Maribel Vinson won the U.S. women’s figure skating championship.
In 1945, Oklahoma State defeated NYU 49-44 in the seventh NCAA men’s basketball championship.

Art and culture events today

In 1951, Frank Sinatra recorded “I’m a Fool for Loving You.”
In 1952, a musical comedy starring Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds called “Singin’ in the Rain” premiered at Radio City Music Hall in New York.
In 1957, Ingrid Bergman and Yul Brynner won the Oscar for “Around the World in 80 Days” at the 29th Academy Awards.

Notable deaths on this day

Yes.No	year of death	Personality
1	1898	Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was a philosopher, educator and social activist who was the founder of the Anglo-Mohammedan Oriental College in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India.
2	1972	MC Escher was a world-renowned 20th century Dutch graphic artist who rose to prominence through his innovative art. Escher is best known for his work ‘Hand with Reflecting Sphere’.
3	1977	Diana Hyland was an American stage, television and film actress best remembered for her performances in “The Boy in the Plastic Bubble” and “Young Doctor Malone.”
4	2002	Dudley Moore was a Golden Globe-winning actor and comedian, best remembered for his films such as ‘Arthur,’ ‘Foul Play,’ and ‘Like Father Like, Son.’
5	2010	Vasily Vasilyevich Smyslov was a Russian chess grandmaster who became world chess champion from 1957 to 1958. He achieved a record by winning 17 medals at the Chess Olympiads.

Famous birthdays on this day

Yes.No	Year of birth	Personality
1	1963	Maria da Graça Xuxa Meneghel is a Brazilian television presenter, singer and actress who became the first Brazilian to appear on Forbes magazine’s list of richest artists in 1991.
1	1969	Mariah Carey is an American singer and songwriter considered one of the most recognized singers of the 21st century. Some of her most loved singles are ‘Fantasy’, ‘Hero’ and ‘One Sweet Day’.
2	1977	Lisa Manoban is a Thai singer, rapper and dancer who is a member of the South Korean girl band ‘BlackPink’. She is best known for her hit singles like ‘Whistle’ and ‘Boombayah’.
3	1985	Konidela Ram Charan Teja is an Indian actress and producer who has worked mainly in Telugu films. She is one of the highest-paid actors in Indian cinema, best known for her films, ‘Yevadu’ and ‘Magadheera’.
4	2000	Elijah Danilo Moore is an American football wide receiver who plays for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL).

Conclusion

These were the main events that occurred on March 27. We publish articles like this every day. Keep reading them to stay updated.