December 27

    What happened on December 27 in history

    7 events fall on December 27, from 1831 to 1979. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on December 27

    1. 1831

      The Beagle sails

      Darwin leaves Plymouth on a voyage of nearly five years.

      Read about Opening of the Liverpool and Manchester RailwayPlay the 19th century round

    2. 1904

      Peter Pan opens

      Barrie's play is first performed in London.

      Read about Wright Brothers' First Powered FlightPlay the 20th century round

    3. 1932

      Radio City Music Hall opens

      The theatre opens in Rockefeller Center.

      Read about Christ the Redeemer Under Construction, Rio de JaneiroPlay the 20th century round

    4. 1945

      The IMF and World Bank are created

      Twenty-nine countries sign the Bretton Woods agreements.

      Read about V-J Day Celebration in Times SquarePlay the 20th century round

    5. 1945

      The World Bank and IMF are created

      Twenty-nine countries sign the Bretton Woods agreements into force.

      Read about V-J Day Celebration in Times SquarePlay the 20th century round

    6. 1978

      Spain adopts its constitution

      Democracy is formalised three years after Franco's death.

      Play the 20th century round

    7. 1979

      The Soviets enter Afghanistan

      Troops seize Kabul and kill the president.

      Play the 20th century round

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