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February 27: Day of the Week
February 27, 2024 was the 58th day of the year 2024 in the Gregorian calendar. There were 308 days remaining until the end of the year. The day of the week was Tuesday.
If you are trying to learn Spanish then this day of the week in Spanish is martes.
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Here’s the February calendar. You can also browse the full year monthly calendar.
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Zodiac & Birthstone
Pisces is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Amethyst is the modern birthstone for this month. Bloodstone is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
February 27 Historical Event(s)
380
Edict of Thessalonica: Emperor Theodosius I, with co-emperors Gratian and Valentinian II, declare their wish that all Roman citizens convert to trinitarian Christianity.
1812
Poet Lord Byron gives his first address as a member of the House of Lords, in defense of Luddite violence against Industrialism in his home county of Nottinghamshire.
1844
The Dominican Republic gains independence from Haiti.
1902
Second Boer War: Harry ‘Breaker’Harbord Morant is executed in Pretoria.
1921
The International Working Union of Socialist Parties is founded in Vienna.
1940
Martin Kamen and Sam Ruben discover carbon-14
1951
The Twenty-second Amendment to the United States Constitution, limiting Presidents to two terms, is ratified.
1964
The government of Italy asks for help to keep the Leaning Tower of Pisa from toppling over.
2002
Godhra train burning: a Muslim mob kills 59 Hindu pilgrims returning from Ayodhya;
2004
The initial version of the John Jay Report, with details about the Catholic sexual abuse scandal in the United States, is released.
Who were born on February 27?
1691
Edward Cave, English editor and publisher (d. 1754)
1862
Anastasios Metaxas, Greek architect and shooter (d. 1937)
1877
Adela Verne, English pianist (d. 1952)
1907
Walter Wolf, German politician (d. 1977)
1927
Guy Mitchell, American singer (d. 1999)
1933
Raymond Berry, American football player
1936
Ron Barassi, Australian rules footballer
1952
Stathis Psaltis, Greek actor
1957
Viktor Markin, Russian athlete
1968
Matt Stairs, Canadian 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 MVLUOIOZMY? Check your answers here: Word finder MVLUOIOZMY. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)
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