Notable Events, Births, and Deaths on 27 December, Today in History

On 27 December 2014, Earth was illuminated by radiation from an explosion on the magnetar SGR 1806-20, marking the brightest extrasolar event ever observed from our planet. This remarkable day in history is not only noted for astronomical phenomena but also commemorates significant births and deaths in various fields. Today, we delve into the historical events, notable births, and solemn remembrances tied to this date.

Historical Events & Notable Personalities - 27 Dec

Here is the list of major events on December 27 over the years

	Year	Events on December 27
1	27 December 1797	Birth of Ghalib, an esteemed Indian poet known for his poignant literary compositions.
2	27 December 1897	Birth of AB Walavalkar, an Indian railway engineer, archivist, and historian who contributed to preserving India's history.
3	27 December 1898	Birth of Punjabrao Deshmukh, a social worker and leader of farmers in India.
4	27 December 1937	Birth of Shankar Dayal Singh, one of the youngest members of the fifth Lok Sabha.
5	27 December 1942	Birth of Albert Ekka, a soldier in the Indian Army who demonstrated exceptional courage and patriotism.
6	27 December 1944	Birth of Vijay Arora, an Indian actor in Hindi films and television serials.
7	27 December 1965	Birth of Salman Khan, a Bollywood film actor and a prominent name in the Indian entertainment industry.
8	27 December 1975	Chasnala Colliery explosion in Dhanbad, India, claiming the lives of 350 people.
9	27 December 1976	Birth of Gopal Meena, a politician from Rajasthan.
10	27 December 1985	Birth of Panchhi Bora, an Indian television actress and model from Assam.
11	27 December 1987	Death of Shanti Devi, known for her claims of remembering her past life and becoming a subject of reincarnation research.
12	27 December 2003	Death of Kikkeri Subbarao Narasimhaswamy, a celebrated figure in Kannada literature.
13	27 December 2009	Death of Narra Venkateswara Rao, a well-known actor in Telugu cinema.
14	27 December 2013	Death of Farooq Sheikh, an acclaimed Indian actor, philanthropist, and television presenter.