November 27

    What happened on November 27 in history

    7 events fall on November 27, from 1095 to 1978. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on November 27

    1. 1095

      The First Crusade is called

      Urban II preaches at Clermont and the crowd answers God wills it.

      Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1095

      Urban II calls the crusade

      The pope preaches at Clermont.

      Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

    3. 1895

      Nobel signs his will

      He leaves his fortune to fund annual prizes.

      Read about First Modern Olympic Games, AthensPlay the 19th century round

    4. 1942

      The French fleet is scuttled

      Ships are sunk at Toulon to keep them from the Germans.

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

    5. 1971

      Mars 2 crashes

      The Soviet lander becomes the first human object to reach the Martian surface.

      Read about Sydney Opera House Under ConstructionPlay the 20th century round

    6. 1978

      Harvey Milk is assassinated

      The San Francisco supervisor and the mayor are shot at City Hall.

      Play the 20th century round

    7. 1978

      Milk and Moscone are killed

      The San Francisco supervisor and mayor are shot at City Hall.

      Play the 20th century round

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