Kingdom of Castille
Castile passes to Sancho with royal status under Ferdinand's partition of the inheritance.
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December 27 in History
This permanent archive page contains 116 World History Database records for December 27, spanning 1065 to 2008. Recorded topics include Death of Ferdinand I; Kingdom of Castille; Kingdom of Leon.
Total: 116Events: 100Births: 2Deaths: 8Battles: 6Countries: 22
Events on December 27
Kingdom of Leon
León becomes Alfonso's principal inheritance under Ferdinand's division of the royal dominions.
Reign of Alfonso VI Begins
Alfonso VI begins his reign in León following Ferdinand I's death on 27 December.
Succession to Castille
Sancho succeeds to Castile after the death of Ferdinand I.
Succession to Leon
Alfonso succeeds to the Kingdom of León after Ferdinand I dies.
Teutonic Knights
Wladyslaw Lokietek and his son Casimir both lead the Polish army against the Teutonic Knights and inflict upon them the 1st defeat. After Plowce, the Teutonic Knights return to Torun
Teutonic Knights
Wladyslaw Lokietek and his son Casimir both lead the Polish army against the Teutonic Knights and inflict upon them the 1st defeat. After Plowce, the Teutonic Knights return to Torun
Dissent on Servant Protections
Records a dissent against a Lords resolution allowing written protections for menial servants.
Commercial Treaty
Methuen signs the commercial agreement governing English cloth and Portuguese wine.
Commercial Treaty
Peter II approves the commercial treaty negotiated by Methuen.
English Textile Access
Methuen secures favourable treatment for English woollen textiles in Portugal.
Methuen Treaty
Concludes alliance and commercial terms with Portugal.
Portuguese Wine Preference
Methuen agrees preferential English duties for Portuguese wines.
Succession
Upon the death of their father Jahandar Shah and his brother Azim-ush-shan declare themselves emperor and conduct a struggle for the succession
Double Representation of Third Estate
Louis XVI's council granted the Third Estate twice as many deputies as either privileged order for the forthcoming Estates General.
Estates General
The King leaves the discussion of the weight of each vote to the Estates General itself
Estates General
The King leaves the discussion of the weight of each vote to the Estates General itself.
Civil Constitution Oath
Talleyrand took the oath required by the Civil Constitution of the Clergy.
Ratification of French Convention
Ratifies the military convention with France, advancing the defensive alliance between the two powers.
Council of War
Ludendorfs 2nd council of war
Volunteer Army
Helps form the Volunteer Army with Alekseev and Denikin.
Bolshevik Party
The Commission on Labour Obligation is created by Trotsky. The CLO begins the "militarization of labour". Persuades Lenin to create a Commission on Labor Obligation with Trotsky as President
CLO
The Commission on Labour Obligation is created by Trotsky. The CLO begins the "militarization of labour"
Conscription
Persuades Lenin to create a Commission on Labor Obligation with Trotsky as President
Gold Standard
South Africa leaves gold after sustained pressure caused by remaining separate from sterling.
Alliance United States and Great Britain
Announces Australia has the USA as its major ally after British defeat at Singapore
Announces Australia has the USA as its major ally
Announces Australia has the USA as its major ally after British defeat at Singapore
Invasion of Norway
A 2nd landing on Lofoten Island reinforces Hitler's belief that Britain is planning to invade Norway
Operation Archery
A 2nd landing on Lofoten Island reinforces Hitler's belief that Britain is planning to invade Norway
Capture of Temyruk
Russians capture Temyruk, the last held German port on the Black Sea
Capture of Temyruk
Russians capture Temyruk, the last held German port on the Black Sea
Pact between Germany, Italy and Japan
Germany & Japan recognze Mussolinis Government of the 3rd anniversary of their Pact
Opposes Delay on Lublin Recognition
Opposes postponing recognition of the Soviet-backed Lublin Committee until the Big Three conference.
Rejects Part of UN Voting Proposal
Rejects part of the American formula for Security Council voting before the Yalta negotiations.
Peace
China refuses a United Nations appeal for a cease-fire in Korea
Restoration of Diplomatic Relations with Spain
The USA resumes diplomatic relations with Spain
Canal Clearance
United Nations-led salvage work begins clearing scuttled ships from the canal
Canal Clearance
British military engineering experience informs the wider clearance problem after ships block the canal
Suez Canal
The United Nations fleet begins clearing the canal of scuttled ships
Soviet Credit Agreement
Nasser's government signs a Soviet credit agreement supporting the first construction phase.
Peace
Agrees to extend the cease-fire indefinitely to promote negotiations with North Vietnam
All Along the Watchtower
Releases All Along the Watchtower on John Wesley Harding.
John Wesley Harding
Releases John Wesley Harding.
Apollo 8 Reentry
Returns through Earth's atmosphere with Borman and Lovell after the first crewed lunar-orbit mission.
Apollo 8 Reentry
Commands Apollo 8 through Earth reentry before splashdown in the Pacific.
Apollo 8 Reentry Navigation
Supports navigation and spacecraft operations during Apollo 8's return and reentry.
Apollo 8 Return
Returns from Apollo 8 after ten lunar orbits.
Apollo 8 Splashdown
Returns to Earth with Borman and Lovell after the first crewed lunar-orbit mission.
Lok Sabha Dissolved
The Lok Sabha is dissolved early, paving the way for the 1971 general election.
President of North Korea
Becomes president under a new constitution.
Demonstrations
There are 26 deaths after demonstrations
Joy Division
Ian Curtis suffers his first recognisable epileptic fit, after a show Curtis has a seizure during the ride home and has to be taken to a hospital, In spite of Curtis illness, Joy Divisions career continues to progress
Babrak Karmal Installed
The Soviet intervention replaces Hafizullah Amin with Babrak Karmal as Afghanistan's leader.
Coup
Placed in power by a Russian backed coup
Coup
Placed in power by a Russian backed coup
Defence Agreement
After Russia invades Afghanistan the US affirms the 1959 Pakistan defense agreement
Defence Agreement
The US affirms commitment to Pakistan under the 1959 defense agreement. Russia invades Afghanistan & the US affirms the 1959 defense agreement with Pakistan
Defence Agreement at Washington
The US affirms the 1959 defense agreement with Pakistan
Execution
The Islamic penal code is introduced; Bhutto hanged
Head of State
Babrak Karmal is installed as chairman of the Revolutionary Council following the Soviet intervention.
Invasion of Afghanistan
President Jimmy Carter indicates that the Soviet incursion was "the most serious threat to the peace since the Second World War"
Invasion of Afghanistan
The US affirms commitment to Pakistan under the 1959 defense agreement. Russia invades Afghanistan
Invasion of Afghanistan
The Afghan Revolutionary Central Committee elects as head of Government former Deputy Prime Minister Babrak Karmal. Broadcasts an appeal for Soviet help from a radio station within Russia
Invasion of Afghanistan
Zia-ul-Haq aligns Pakistan with efforts supporting Afghan resistance after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
Invasion of Pakistan
Russia invades Afghanistan & the US affirms the 1959 defense agreement with Pakistan
Islamic Penal Code
The Islamic penal code is introduced; Bhutto hanged
Kabul Communications Hub Disabled
Soviet special forces disable Kabul's communications hub during the operation against Hafizullah Amin.
Military Aid
The US affirms the 1959 defense agreement with Pakistan. After Russia invades Afghanistan the US affirms the 1959 Pakistan defense agreement
Pakistan Defence Agreement
After Russia invades Afghanistan the US affirms the 1959 Pakistan defense agreement
Revolutionary Central Committee
The Afghan Revolutionary Central Committee elects as head of Government former Deputy Prime Minister Babrak Karmal
Soviet Intervention
Soviet forces remove Amin and transfer power to Babrak Karmal.
Soviet Seizure of Kabul Institutions
Soviet special forces seize key government, military and communications sites in Kabul.
Tajbeg Palace Assault
Soviet special forces storm Amin's residence and destroy his government.
Tajbeg Palace Assault
Soviet special forces storm Tajbeg Palace and Afghan leader Hafizullah Amin is killed.
Prime Minister of Japan
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, 2nd term
Assassination of Jerzy Popieluszko
4 Polish officers are tried for the assassination of Jerzy Popieluszko
Rome Airport Attack Response
Gaddafi publicly defends the organisations blamed for the deadly Rome airport attack.
Vienna Airport Attack Response
Gaddafi praises militants after coordinated violence at Vienna airport.
State Visit
Al-Khasawneh participates in state visit connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Prime Minister of Comoros
Appointed Prime Minister of Comoros
Nowhere in Africa
Directs Nowhere in Africa.
Assassination of Benazir Bhutto
Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa states that, "We condemn this assassination and terrorist act, and pray for God Almighty to bless her soul".
Assassination of Benazir Bhutto
Bhutto is killed leaving a campaign rally for the PPP at Liaquat National Bagh, where she had given a spirited address to party supporters in the run-up to the January 2008 Parliamentary elections.
Assassination of Benazir Bhutto
The United Nations Security Council holds an emergency meeting and unanimously condemns the assassination.
Assassination of Benazir Bhutto
Benazir Bhutto is assassinated after an election rally in Rawalpindi.
Election
Bhutto is killed leaving a campaign rally for the PPP at Liaquat National Bagh, where she had given a spirited address to party supporters in the run-up to the January 2008 Parliamentary elections
Election Campaign Assassination
Bhutto's assassination disrupts campaigning for the scheduled parliamentary election.
National Mourning
Musharraf declares national mourning after Benazir Bhutto's assassination.
UN Security Council
The United Nations Security Council holds an emergency meeting and unanimously condemns the assassination
Bombing of Beit Hanoun
The Israeli Air Force bombed roughly 100 targets in four minutes, including Hamas bases, training camps, headquarters and offices in all of Gazas main towns, including Gaza City, Beit Hanoun, Khan Younis, and Rafah
Bombing of Gaza
Israel commences air strikes against the Hamas infrastructure in Gaza, code named Operation Cast Lead
Bombing of Gaza City
The Israeli Air Force bombed roughly 100 targets in four minutes, including Hamas bases, training camps, headquarters and offices in all of Gazas main towns, including Gaza City, Beit Hanoun, Khan Younis, and Rafah
Bombing of Khan Younis
The Israeli Air Force bombed roughly 100 targets in four minutes, including Hamas bases, training camps, headquarters and offices in all of Gazas main towns, including Gaza City, Beit Hanoun, Khan Younis, and Rafah
Bombing of Rafah
The Israeli Air Force bombed roughly 100 targets in four minutes, including Hamas bases, training camps, headquarters and offices in all of Gazas main towns, including Gaza City, Beit Hanoun, Khan Younis, and Rafah
Hamas
Israel commences air strikes against the Hamas infrastructure in Gaza, code named Operation Cast Lead.
Hamas
Israel launches its military operation with the stated objective of defending itself from Hamas rocket fire, Hamas demands the cessation of Israeli attacks and an end to the Israeli blockade.
Hamas
The Israeli Air Force bombed roughly 100 targets in four minutes, including Hamas bases, training camps, headquarters and offices in all of Gaza's main towns, including Gaza City, Beit Hanoun, Khan Younis, and Rafah.
Hamas
The Israeli Air Force bombed roughly 100 targets in four minutes, including Hamas bases, training camps, headquarters and offices in all of Gazas main towns, including Gaza City, Beit Hanoun, Khan Younis, and Rafah
Operation Cast Lead
Israel commences air strikes against the Hamas infrastructure in Gaza, code named Operation Cast Lead
Siege of Gaza
The Israeli Air Force bombed roughly 100 targets in four minutes, including Hamas bases, training camps, headquarters and offices in all of Gazas main towns, including Gaza City, Beit Hanoun, Khan Younis, and Rafah. Israel launches its military operation with the stated objective of defending itself from Hamas rocket fire, Hamas demands the cessation of Israeli attacks and an end to the Israeli blockade
Births on December 27
Birth of Johannes Kepler
Birth of Johannes Kepler
Birth of Karl Friedrich von Steinmetz
Birth of Karl Friedrich von Steinmetz
Deaths on December 27
Death of Ferdinand I
Ferdinand I dies at León after ruling León and Castile and campaigning against neighbouring Muslim kingdoms.
Death of Ferdinand I
Ferdinand I dies at León on 27 December 1065 after returning from his final campaign.
Death of Thomas de Beaufort
Death of Thomas de Beaufort
Death of John Davis
English sea captain John Davis is killed by Japanese pirates whose ship he had captured off the coast of Sumatra
Death of Jahandar Shah
Upon the death of their father Jahandar Shah and his brother Azim-ush-shan declare themselves emperor and conduct a struggle for the succession
Death of Hafizullah Amin
Amin is killed during the Soviet assault on Tajbeg Palace.
Death of Benazir Bhutto
Bhutto is killed leaving a campaign rally for the PPP at Liaquat National Bagh, where she had given a spirited address to party supporters in the run-up to the January 2008 Parliamentary elections
Death of Benazir Bhutto
Death of Benazir Bhutto
Battles on December 27
Battle of Plowce
Wladyslaw Lokietek and his son Casimir both lead the Polish army against the Teutonic Knights and inflict upon them the 1st defeat. After Plowce, the Teutonic Knights return to Torun
Battle of Plowce
The Germans under Dietrich von Altenburg arrive near the blockaded peasant town of Plowce & launch an attack
Battle of Plowce
Wladyslaw Lokietek and his son Casimir both lead the Polish army against the Teutonic Knights and inflict upon them the 1st defeat. After Plowce, the Teutonic Knights return to Torun
Battle of Plowce
The Germans retreat to Torun, their losses climbi to 1/3rd dead of all their knights taking part in the war. Reuss von Plauen, commander of the army and 40 knights are captured by the Poles
Battle of Bulge
Orders the "small solution", but the battle is lost & the Germans retreat into Germany
Battle of Bulge
Hitler orders the "small solution", the battle is lost & Germans retreat into Germany