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December 27: Day of the Week
December 27, 2024 is the 362nd day of the year 2024 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 4 days remaining until the end of the year. The day of the week is Friday.
If you are trying to learn French then this day of the week in French is vendredi.
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Here’s the December calendar. You can also browse the full year monthly calendar.
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Zodiac & Birthstone
Capricorn is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Turquoise is the modern birthstone for this month. Onyx is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
December 27 Historical Event(s)
1512
The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the conduct of settlers with regard to native Indians in the New World.
1703
Portugal and England sign the Methuen Treaty which gives preference to Portuguese imported wines into England.
1836
The worst ever avalanche in England occurs at Lewes, Sussex, killing 8 people.
1918
The Great Poland Uprising against the Germans begins.
1922
Japanese aircraft carrier Hōshō becomes the first purpose built aircraft carrier to be commissioned in the world.
1968
Apollo Program: Apollo 8 splashes down in the Pacific Ocean, ending the first orbital manned mission to the Moon.
1979
The Soviet Union invades the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan.
1985
Palestinian guerrillas kill eighteen people inside Rome, Italy and Vienna, Austria airports.
2004
Radiation from an explosion on the magnetar SGR 1806-20 reaches Earth. It is the brightest extrasolar event known to have been witnessed on the planet.
2008
Israel launches 3-week operation on Gaza - Operation Cast Lead
Who were born on December 27?
1883
Cyrus S. Eaton, Canadian-American financier, industrialist and philanthropist (d. 1979)
1896
Carl Zuckmayer, German author and dramatist (d. 1977)
1955
Brad Murphey, Australian racing driver
1958
Steve Jones, American golfer
1969
Jean-Christophe Boullion, French race car driver
1971
Duncan Ferguson, Scottish footballer
1971
Jason Hawes, Paranormal investigator
1972
Matt Slocum, American musician (Sixpence None the Richer)
1981
Emilie de Ravin, Australian actress
1983
Cole Hamels, American baseball player
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Holy Toledo! Did you know that coffee and word games are an excellent combination to sharpen your vocabulary? Let’s give it a quick spin. Within 30 seconds, how many words can you think of from these letters GOAVKZU? Check your answers here: Word search GOAVKZU. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)
Are you not curious to discover some fun facts about your birthday? Find out ‘what happened on my birthday’ and what was the number one song on your day of birth. Know the meaning of your special day and who shares your birthday! (Sponsored link)
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