Charles Darwin embarked on his journey aboard HMS Beagle, which would lead to his groundbreaking work on the theory of evolution.
In History, Today on December 27
Today we explore events from the year 1831 to the year 2020. Events span the globe, from the countries of United States, Afghanistan, Russia, Belgium, United Kingdom, Indonesia, Spain, Italy and Austria, Pakistan, Palestine, China, Japan.
1831
Plymouth, United Kingdom
1922
Yokosuka, Japan
The Japanese aircraft carrier Hōshō became the first purpose-built aircraft carrier to be commissioned.
1927
New York City, United States
The Show Boat musical by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II premiered at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City, marking a significant development in American musical theater.
1932
New York City, United States
Radio City Music Hall opened in New York City, becoming a leading venue for entertainment.
1945
Washington, D.C., United States
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was formally established with the signing of the Articles of Agreement by 29 member countries.
1949
Jakarta, Indonesia
The Netherlands officially recognized Indonesian independence, ending over three centuries of colonial rule.
1978
Madrid, Spain
Spain's new democratic constitution was approved by King Juan Carlos I, marking the end of Francoist rule and the beginning of a constitutional monarchy.
1979
Kabul, Afghanistan
The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan, marking the beginning of a decade-long conflict.
1985
Rome and Vienna, Italy and Austria
Palestinian guerrillas attacked airports in Rome and Vienna, killing 19 people and injuring over 100.
2001
Washington, D.C., United States
The People's Republic of China was granted permanent normal trade relations with the United States, marking a significant step in China's integration into the global economy.
2002
Grozny, Russia
Two truck bombs exploded in the Chechen capital of Grozny, killing at least 72 people and injuring more than 200. The attack targeted the pro-Moscow government headquarters, highlighting the ongoing conflict in the region.
2007
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Benazir Bhutto, former Prime Minister of Pakistan, was assassinated in a combined shooting and bombing attack during a political rally in Rawalpindi.
2008
Gaza, Palestine
Israel launched Operation Cast Lead, a military campaign in the Gaza Strip, in response to rocket fire from Hamas.
2019
Wuhan, China
The first confirmed case of COVID-19 was traced back to this date in Wuhan, China, marking the beginning of the global pandemic.
2020
Brussels, Belgium
The European Union and the United Kingdom signed the post-Brexit trade agreement, formally known as the Trade and Cooperation Agreement.