February 27
What happened on February 27 in history
3 events fall on February 27, from 380 to 1991. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.
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Events on February 27
380
Christianity becomes the Roman state religion
The Edict of Thessalonica makes Nicene Christianity the empire's official faith.
1933
The Reichstag fire
The burning of the German parliament gives the Nazis their pretext for emergency powers.
1991
The Gulf War ends
President Bush declares Kuwait liberated and orders a ceasefire.