Historical Highlights of December
27: India and the World
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| Events on Day 27th December |
Significant
Events in Indian History
1. 1831 – The Death of Raja Ram Mohan
Roy
Raja Ram Mohan Roy, a visionary social reformer and advocate for abolishing
practices like sati and child marriage, passed away in England. He is hailed as
the father of the Indian Renaissance.
2. 1927 – Emergence of Congress’
Socialist Wing
At the Indian National Congress session in Madras (now Chennai), discussions on
socialism and workers' rights sowed the seeds for the Congress Socialist Party.
3. 2008 – Bharat Ratna Awarded to
Pandit Bhimsen Joshi
Renowned Hindustani classical vocalist Pandit Bhimsen Joshi was conferred
India’s highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna, for his extraordinary
contributions to music.
4. 1911 – First Singing of "Jana
Gana Mana"
Rabindranath Tagore’s composition "Jana Gana Mana" was performed for
the first time during the Indian National Congress session in Kolkata (then
Calcutta).
5. 1975 – Chasnala Coal Mine Tragedy
A catastrophic coal mine accident in Chasnala, Jharkhand, led to the loss of
372 lives, making it one of India’s worst industrial disasters.
Important
World Events
1. 1571 – Birth of Johannes Kepler
Johannes Kepler, the German astronomer and mathematician best known for his
laws of planetary motion, was born.
2. 1822 – Louis Pasteur is Born
French chemist and microbiologist Louis Pasteur, renowned for his pioneering
work in vaccination and pasteurization, was born on this day.
3. 1831 – Charles Darwin Embarks on HMS
Beagle
Charles Darwin set sail on the HMS Beagle from England, a journey that would
inspire his groundbreaking theory of evolution.
4. 1945 – Formation of the International
Monetary Fund (IMF)
The IMF was established to ensure global financial stability and foster
economic cooperation in the post-World War II era.
5. 1978 – Spain Embraces Democracy
Spain adopted a democratic constitution, marking the end of Francisco Franco’s
authoritarian regime.
6. 2002 – Mwai Kibaki Becomes Kenya’s
President
Mwai Kibaki’s election ended Daniel arap Moi’s 24-year rule and ushered in an
era of political reform in Kenya.
7. 1936 – Persia Renamed as Iran
The Shah of Persia officially changed the country’s name to Iran.
8. 1968 – Apollo 8 Returns to Earth
Apollo 8, the first manned mission to orbit the Moon, successfully splashed
down in the Pacific Ocean.
9. 2007 – Assassination of Benazir
Bhutto
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto was tragically assassinated near
Rawalpindi during an election rally.
Additional
Key Events
- 1825 – First Public Railway in England: The Stockton-Darlington
railway, the first to use steam engines for public transport, was inaugurated.
- 1949 – Dutch Recognition of Indonesian Independence: The Netherlands formally
acknowledged Indonesia’s independence.
- 1972 – New Constitution in North Korea: North Korea’s new
constitution was enacted.
- 1985 – Airport Attacks in Europe: Coordinated terrorist attacks
at Vienna and Rome airports left 16 dead and over 100 injured.
- 2002 – First Human Clone Announced: A U.S.-based company claimed
the creation of the first human clone, named "Eve."
Notable
Birthdays
- 1822 – Louis Pasteur: Celebrated microbiologist and chemist known for his
revolutionary work in vaccines and the pasteurization process.
- 1571 – Johannes Kepler: Visionary astronomer who
developed the laws of planetary motion.
- 1936 – Abulhassan Banisadr: Iran’s first president
following the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
- 1948 – Gérard Depardieu: Globally acclaimed French
actor.
- 1925 – Munier Chowdhury: Bangladeshi playwright,
educator, and intellectual of great renown.
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