On This Day - September 27th
As we’re well into September, most of us are just waiting for the month to end and to get closer to the end of October! But, it would be a shame to let this September 27th pass as it is one of the most interesting dates in the year. Here are some of the things you should know about September 27th, whether or not you’re already celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or otherwise.
On this day
An earthquake hit the Gulf of Chihli.
In 1290, an earthquake struck the Gulf of Chihli near China. It reportedly killed around 100,000 people!
The Battle of Bussaco took place
In 1810, the Battle of Bussaco unfolded, during which Arthur Wellesley’s Army (comprised of English and Portuguese forces) defeated the albeit larger French militia helmed by Marshal André Masséna. The French reportedly suffered a loss, with over 4,500 people dead and wounded.
Jean-François Champollion deciphered ancient Egyptian writings
In 1822, French scholar Jean-François Champollion announced that he had managed to decipher Egyptian hieroglyphics! He did so using the Rosetta Stone, an ancient tablet that’s been used to help decipher messages and inscriptions dating back centuries. It’s now in the British Museum.
President William Howard Taft made important conservation efforts.
In 1909, US President William Howard Taft set aside about three million acres of oil-rich public land. He did so for conservation reasons – rescinding previous Presidential intentions to reserve federal land for dam sites.
The Hindenburg attack marked the final attack of World War I.
In what is thought by many to be the last offensive strategy of World War I, forces under British occupation attacked the Hindenburg Line. Sadly, it wouldn’t be the last time the world was at war – but, for a while, September 27th, 1918 was a landmark event.
Special Days Falling on September 27th
September 27th is full of special days! Don’t believe us? Here are just some of the special occasions being marked all over the world right now.
Day of the French Community
Every September 27th is the Day of the French Community, but believe it or not, this day is not actually celebrated in France! It is, in fact, a Belgian holiday! The holiday has been celebrated for over 40 years and commemorates the moment the royal army was unable to recapture Brussels from the Walloon revolutionaries during the Belgian Revolution.
Milad an-Nabi
September 27th is also Milad an-Nabi! Muslims around the world celebrate the day as the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad. The holiday is usually celebrated with flags and ceremonies at national monuments, and some countries even choose to host carnival-like events!
World Tourism Day
Tourism plays an important role in economies around the world. And, for many of us, visiting new places really makes life worth living! More than that, tourism also allows us to learn more about other cultures far away from our own. We learn about other customs, become better educated, and hopefully more respectful and understanding of others. That is why having accessible tourism for everyone is so important!
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This month in history
The first-ever televised presidential debate took place all the way back in September 1960. The debate took place between John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon. Interestingly, those who watched the debate stated that JFK did better, whereas those who only heard it on the radio thought that Nixon did better! Whatever your opinion, it was indeed John F. Kennedy who became President of the United States of America in 1961 – though Nixon would eventually take the Presidency twice.
Famous Birthdays on September 27th
Samuel Adams, American revolutionary and politician, born <strong1722
José Mariano Elízaga, Mexican composer, born <strong1786
Lil Wayne, American rapper, born <strong1982
Simona Halep, Romanian tennis star, born <strong1991
Jenna Ortega, American actor, born <strong2002
If you were born on September 27th…
…you’re a Libra! You are kind, fair, and clever. You can fit in anywhere, and people tend to be drawn to your easy way of living! You tend to enjoy keeping things balanced, making you an expert peacekeeper. You see things as they are – and you’re not afraid to see both sides of an argument. Check out our Libra Facts page to learn more!
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