On September 27, history records 50 notable events, 239 famous births and 105 deaths, spanning the years 1066 to 1779.
Events on this day include: William the Conqueror and his army set sail from the mouth of the River Somme, beginning the Norman conquest of England. (1066); The Battle of Płowce between the Kingdom of Poland and the Teutonic Order is fought. (1331).
Notable people born on September 27 include Emperor Ninmyō (808), Ermentrude of Orléans (823), Wenceslaus II of Bohemia (1271).
Notable figures who died on this day include Pugu Huai'en (765), Gyeon Hwon (936), Vekenega (1111).
Events on 27 September 50
See all →William the Conqueror and his army set sail from the mouth of the River Somme, beginning the Norman conquest of England.
The Battle of Płowce between the Kingdom of Poland and the Teutonic Order is fought.
After the brief Gollub War the Teutonic Knights sign the Treaty of Melno with the Kingdom of Poland and Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Pope Urban VII dies 13 days after being chosen as the Pope, making his reign the shortest papacy in history.
The armies of Sweden are defeated by the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in the Battle of Kircholm.
The Venetians surrender the fortress of Candia to the Ottomans, thus ending the 21-year-long Siege of Candia.
American Revolutionary War: Lancaster, Pennsylvania becomes the capital of the United States, for one day after the Second Continental Congress evacuates Philadelphia to avoid invading British forces.
The Continental Congress appoints John Adams to travel to France as minister plenipotentiary in charge of negotiating treaties of peace and commerce with Great Britain during the American Revolutionary War.
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Birthdays on 27 September 239
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Deaths on 27 September 105
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