In History, Today on April 27

The Battle of Mactan occurred, where Filipino forces led by Lapu-Lapu defeated Spanish forces led by Ferdinand Magellan, resulting in Magellan's death.

Cebu was established as the first Spanish settlement in the Philippines by Miguel López de Legazpi.

The British Parliament passed the Tea Act, which would lead to the Boston Tea Party and escalate tensions between Britain and the American colonies.

The Battle of Ridgefield was fought during the American Revolutionary War, resulting in a tactical victory for the British forces.

Beethoven composed his famous piano piece, Für Elise.

During the War of 1812, American troops captured the capital of Upper Canada, York (now Toronto), in the Battle of York.

The steamboat Sultana exploded on the Mississippi River, killing an estimated 1,800 of its 2,400 passengers, many of whom were Union soldiers returning home after the Civil War.

The Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, Abdul Hamid II, was deposed and succeeded by his brother Mehmed V.

German troops entered Athens during World War II, marking the beginning of the Axis occupation of Greece.

Benito Mussolini was captured by Italian partisans while attempting to flee Italy during the final days of World War II.

Sierra Leone gained independence from the United Kingdom.

Xerox PARC introduced the computer mouse to the public, revolutionizing personal computing.

The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia was established by the remaining republics of Serbia and Montenegro after the breakup of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.

The Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger airliner, successfully completed its maiden flight from Toulouse, France.

Construction of the Freedom Tower (later renamed One World Trade Center) officially began in New York City, marking a significant step in the rebuilding of the World Trade Center site after the September 11 attacks.

A series of devastating tornadoes struck the southern United States, particularly Alabama, resulting in over 300 deaths and widespread destruction.

Pope Francis canonized Popes John XXIII and John Paul II in a historic ceremony at the Vatican, attended by hundreds of thousands of pilgrims.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in met at the Korean Demilitarized Zone for the 2018 inter-Korean summit, marking a significant thaw in relations between the two countries.