Channel Departure
William's fleet leaves Normandy after the wind changes, beginning the invasion crossing toward the English coast.
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September 27 in History
This permanent archive page contains 195 World History Database records for September 27, spanning 1066 to 2022. Recorded topics include Channel Departure; Channel Wind Changes; Crossing of English Channel.
Total: 195Events: 179Births: 3Deaths: 3Battles: 10Countries: 38
Events on September 27
Channel Wind Changes
A favourable wind finally allows William's invasion fleet to leave Saint-Valery-sur-Somme for England.
Crossing of English Channel
The Bayeux Tapestry depicts William's fleet crossing the Channel toward England.
Invasion of England
The invasion force sets sail, William leads the fleet out of the harbour in the Mora
Mora Leads Invasion Fleet
William sails aboard the Mora, which leads the invasion fleet across the Channel during the night.
Mora Leads the Fleet
William sails aboard the Mora as the ducal ship leads the invasion fleet across the Channel at night.
Night Channel Crossing
William's fleet crosses the Channel during the night without interception by an English naval force.
Departure
Departs from the Basque coast to Spain
Siege of Vienna
The Turks cut off the lines of communication to Bavaria & Bohemia
Siege of Riga
After defeat at Kircholm Sweden is forced to leave the siege of Riga
Mobilization
Fills the gap left by William Waller who is supporting Essex in Cornwall
Invasion of Palatinate
French forces open the Rhineland campaign by investing Philippsburg, beginning the war that expands into the Nine Years War.
Philippsburg Siege Engineering
Vauban directs the siege engineering that enables the French army to reduce the fortress of Philippsburg.
Siege of Philippsburg Begins
The Grand Dauphin holds nominal command of the French army that begins the siege of Philippsburg.
Capture of Huy
William III of Orange's Allied army captures Huy, improving the position for a future attack on Namur.
Capture of Limburg
Limbourg surrenders after the Allied siege.
Invention of Train
Builds the 1st public railway to carry steam trains which opens, Stockton-Darlington
Stockton and Darlington Railway
Stephenson's locomotive hauls the opening train on the Stockton and Darlington Railway.
Stockton-Darlington Railway
The Stockton and Darlington Railway opens driven by Stephenson, Locomotion hauled an 80-ton load of coal and flour nine miles in two hours, reaching a speed of 24 miles per hour also the first purpose-built passenger car, Experiment, was attached and carried dignitaries on the opening journey, the first time passenger traffic had been run on a steam locomotive railway
Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek
Signs the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek as a United States commissioner.
Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek
Signs the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek for the United States.
Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek
Signs the removal treaty on behalf of a section of the Choctaw leadership.
Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek
Signs the treaty that cedes Choctaw lands east of the Mississippi.
Withdrawal from Brussels
Withdraws Dutch forces after several days of heavy street fighting.
Strikes and the Value of Labor
Writes an article analysing strikes, wage demands and the changing industrial situation in Britain.
Assumption of Political Authority
Thubten Gyatso assumes full spiritual and political authority in Tibet.
Arrival in China
Arrives after Beijing has already been relieved.
Mass-Energy Equivalence
Submits the paper deriving the relation between mass and energy from special relativity.
Ninth Army
The German Ninth Army pushes back the Romanian forces during the Romanian Campaign
Canal du Nord Crossing Supported
Haig supports the First Army crossing that opens the approach toward Cambrai.
Capture of Deraa
Assists Arab forces operating around Deraa during the Ottoman retreat.
Accession of George II
George II succeeds Constantine I during the revolutionary crisis.
Second Abdication of Constantine I
Constantine abdicates following the military revolution and leaves Greece.
Incident-Corfu
Greece is forced to pay Italy a large indemnity
Incident-Corfu
Italy withdraws from Corfu after pressure from France & Britain. Greece has to pay Italy a large indemnity
Rule of Corfu
Italy withdraws from Corfu after pressure from France & Britain
Withdrawal Negotiations at Corfu
Italy withdraws from Corfu after pressure from France & Britain
Prime Minister of Turkey
Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey, 5th term
Ryutin Affair
A hastily assembled Presidium of the Central Control Commission was convened to investigate and deal with the Ryutin group
League of Nations
Afghanistan joins the League of Nations during Zahir Shah's reign.
Gold Standard
The Netherlands abandons the gold standard after sustained pressure on the guilder and its reserves.
Bad Godesberg
Hitler maintained the Godesberg demands while German military preparations continued near Czechoslovakia.
Bad Godesberg Meeting
Chamberlain addressed the British public as Europe prepared for a possible war over Czechoslovakia.
Broadcast on the Czechoslovak Crisis
Addresses the British public by radio during the crisis and explains his continuing effort to prevent a European war.
Godesberg
Chamberlain addressed the British public as Europe prepared for a possible war over Czechoslovakia.
Godesberg
Hitler maintained the Godesberg demands while German military preparations continued near Czechoslovakia.
Invasion of Poland
Troops pass before Hitler to the indifference of the Berliners, in contrast to 1914
Launch of Queen Elizabeth
Bates oversees Cunard's expansion when Queen Elizabeth launches at Clydebank.
Mobilization
Appeals to Hitler not to begin a war
Treaty of Munich
Chamberlain broadcast that Britain should not rush into war over a distant dispute while negotiations remained possible.
Treaty of Munich
Duff Cooper argued within the Cabinet that further concessions would strengthen Hitler and weaken British credibility.
Treaty of Munich
Halifax coordinated diplomatic warnings and Cabinet preparations during the final days before the Munich conference.
Capture of Warsaw
Warsaw surrenders to the Germans
Head of Reichssicherheitshauptamt (RSHA)
Appointed Head of the Reichssicherheitshauptamt (RSHA)
International Agreement
Sent to agree Stalins latest demands after the Russian invasion of eastern Poland
Invasion of France
Hitler informs some of his commanders that he intends to invade France
Invasion of Poland
Sent to agree Stalins latest demands after the Russian invasion of eastern Poland
Invasion of Poland
Warsaw finaly capitulates, 160,000 are taken prisoner
Military Aid Agreement
Given Polish & Russian food & raw materials in exchange for RM1 billion military aid
Reichssicherheitshauptamt (RSHA)
Created by Himmler. The Reich Main Security Office Reichssicherheitshauptamt (RSHA) was an organization subordinate to Heinrich Himmler in his dual capacities as Chef der Deutschen Polizei (Chief of German Police) and Reichsfuhrer-SS, the head of the Nazi Party's Schutzstaffel (SS). The organization's stated duty was to fight all "enemies of the Reich" inside and outside the borders of Nazi Germany
RSHA Created
Moves into the Reich Security Main Office structure.
Security Agencies Consolidated
His work becomes part of the centralized Nazi security bureaucracy.
Siege of Warsaw
Warsaw finaly capitulates, 160,000 are taken prisoner
Pact between Germany, Italy and Japan
The Tripartite Pact is signed by Germany, Italy & Japan
Tripartite Pact
The Tripartite Pact is signed by Germany, Italy & Japan
Offensive
The Australian Brigade in Tobruk is relieved by British troops
Independence of India
Talks break down with Jinnah over a Hindu-Moslem settlement
Second Army
Orders are given to join up with the Second Army on the south bank of the Rhine
38th Parallel
President Truman authorizes General MacArthr to operate north of the 38th Parallel
Capture of Pusan
North Korean forces around the Pusan perimeter retreat. Communist supply lines are broken
Capture of Seoul
The 2 week struggle to take Seoul ends, 130,000 north Koreans had been captured. Seoul is captured by the 1st Cavalry Division & the 7th Infantry Division. MacArthur formally restores Seoul to President Rhee as the seat of Government
Invasion of Korea
MacArthur is authorized by the Pentagon to cross the 38th Parallel
Invasion of Korea
President Truman authorizes General MacArthr to operate north of the 38th Parallel
Invasion of North Korea
President Truman authorizes General MacArthr to operate north of the 38th Parallel
Real Madrid Competitive Debut
Makes his competitive debut against Racing Santander and scores in a league victory.
Czechoslovak Arms Agreement
Announces an arms agreement with Czechoslovakia that reduces Western influence over Egyptian defence procurement.
Camp David Joint Communique
Concludes talks with Eisenhower by affirming that international disputes should be settled through peaceful negotiations.
Council Reply to British Application
As Council President-in-Office, informs Britain that the EEC Council agrees to begin accession negotiations.
DCI Selection Announced
President Kennedy announced that he intended to appoint McCone to succeed Allen Dulles as Director of Central Intelligence.
Argument with Oswald
Azcue argues with Oswald over the visa request and refuses to approve it without the Soviet documentation required for onward travel.
Arrival in Mexico City
Oswald arrived in Mexico City and quickly began visiting Cuban and Soviet diplomatic offices in pursuit of transit permission.
Communist Party Membership Claim
According to evidence reviewed by the Commission, Oswald claims Communist Party membership while presenting documents to Cuban officials.
Consul Called to Visa Dispute
Duran calls Cuban consul Eusebio Azcue to speak with Oswald after the visa discussion becomes contentious.
Contact Details Given to Oswald
Duran writes her name and the Cuban diplomatic office telephone number for Oswald in case further contact is necessary.
Cuba-Restricted Passport
Oswald carries his 1963 United States passport, which is stamped invalid for travel to Cuba.
Cuban Airline Address Book Entry
Oswald carries the address and telephone number of a Cuban airline in his address book.
Cuban Consulate Visa Application
Oswald sought a Cuban transit visa and represented his Fair Play for Cuba Committee activity as evidence that he was friendly to the Cuban Revolution.
Cuban Embassy Visa Request
Oswald visited the Cuban Embassy on September 27, 1963, seeking permission to travel through Cuba on his way to the Soviet Union.
Cuban Visa Application
Oswald visits the Cuban consulate and applies for an in-transit visa to Cuba while claiming that he intends to continue to the Soviet Union.
Cuban Visa Form Prepared
Duran records Oswald's information and prepares the Cuban visa application during his first-day consular contacts.
Duran Details Copied to Address Book
Oswald copies Silvia Duran's name and the Cuban diplomatic telephone number into his address book.
Four-Month Visa Delay
Cuban consular staff are told that processing a Soviet visa for Oswald would require approximately four months.
Friend of Cuban Revolution Claim
Oswald presents his Fair Play for Cuba Committee activity as evidence that Cuban officials should regard him as friendly to the revolution.
Handles Oswald Visa Application
Duran processes Oswald's Cuban visa application and later identifies the applicant as the same Lee Harvey Oswald shown in post-assassination photographs.
Heated Argument with Oswald
Azcue and Oswald engage in a heated argument over Oswald's demand for immediate Cuban travel permission.
Hotel del Comercio Registration
Within about an hour of arriving in Mexico City on September 27, 1963, Oswald registered at the Hotel del Comercio.
Hotel del Comercio Room 18
Oswald is assigned room 18 at the Hotel del Comercio, where he remains throughout his Mexico City stay.
Hotel Occupation Entry
At the Hotel del Comercio, Oswald registers his occupation simply as photo.
Hotel Room Cost
Oswald's room at the Hotel del Comercio costs $1.28 per day, consistent with his economical travel arrangements.
Kostin Reference
Oswald later refers to a Soviet official as Kostin, which the Commission interprets as a reference to Valeriy Kostikov.
Marriage Evidence Presented
Oswald uses proof of marriage to Soviet citizen Marina Oswald as evidence supporting his request for onward travel.
Mexico City Bus Arrival
The bus carrying Oswald reaches Mexico City at about 10 a.m., roughly fifteen minutes behind schedule.
No Cuban Airline Office Visit
The Commission finds evidence that Oswald never visited the Cuban airline office whose details appeared in his address book.
No Cuban Entry Visa
On reaching Mexico City, Oswald has neither a regular Cuban visa nor an in-transit Cuban visa.
Odessa Visa Reference
During a recorded consular telephone exchange, Oswald says that he needs visas in order to go to Odessa.
Passport Photographs Returned
Oswald returns to the Cuban diplomatic compound later in the day carrying passport photographs for his application.
Planned Cuba Entry Date
Oswald tells Cuban consular staff that he intends to travel to Cuba on September 30.
Planned Cuba Stay
Oswald states that he expects to remain in Cuba for about two weeks or longer before continuing toward the Soviet Union.
Possible Oswald Consular Contact
Kostikov is identified as one of the Soviet consular officials who may have dealt directly with Oswald's visa request.
Possible Oswald Consular Contact
The Warren Commission reports that Oswald spoke with either Yatskov or Valeriy Kostikov while seeking a Soviet visa.
Pro-Castro Documents Presented
Oswald presents documents intended to demonstrate his Marxist and pro-Castro credentials while seeking permission to travel through Cuba.
Russian Letters Presented
Oswald presents letters written in Russian as part of the documentary case supporting his visa application.
Soviet Consular Contact
Oswald visits the Soviet diplomatic compound and seeks a visa for entry into the Soviet Union.
Soviet Embassy Telephone Call
A caller later identified as Oswald telephones the Soviet Embassy at about 10:37 a.m. seeking consular assistance for visas.
Soviet Embassy Visa Check
Duran telephones the Soviet Embassy to determine the status of Oswald's request for permission to enter the Soviet Union.
Soviet Embassy Visa Request
During his Mexico City visit, Oswald went to the Soviet Embassy and unsuccessfully sought a Soviet visa.
Soviet Residence Evidence Presented
Oswald presents his previous Soviet residence as supporting evidence while seeking permission to travel through Cuba.
Soviet Visa Not Issued
Oswald fails to obtain a Soviet visa during his initial visit to the Soviet diplomatic compound.
Soviet Work Permit Presented
Oswald shows a Russian-language work permit from his Soviet residence while pressing his Cuban visa request.
Visa Application Forwarded to Havana
Duran forwards Oswald's completed Cuban visa application to Havana for consideration by the Cuban authorities.
Visa Application Interview
Duran receives Oswald's application for a Cuban in-transit visa intended to permit travel onward toward the Soviet Union.
Visa Delay Anger
Oswald becomes angry when informed that the Cuban visa cannot be issued before Soviet entry permission is obtained.
Visa Refusal
Azcue tells Oswald that he will not grant him a visa and criticizes his conduct as harmful to the Cuban Revolution.
Warren Commission
The Warren Report is made public. The Warren Report concludes that President Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald and that Oswald acted entirely alone and also concludes that Jack Ruby also acted alone when he killed Oswald two days later
Continuance and Venue Request
On September 27, 1967, Shaw requested a continuance or a change of venue because of concerns surrounding the prosecution.
End of Second Cernik Government
The Second Cernik Government ends in Prague, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
Third Cernik Government
Begins the Third Cernik Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
Execution
5 Basque separatists are executed for killing policemen
Peace
Orders the French troops out of Chad
Acting PM Appointed
Nuon Chea becomes Acting Prime Minister during Pol Pot's temporary absence
Devaluation
The pound falls to $1.68.
Economy of Great Britain
The pound falls to $1.68
Deputy Leadership Challenge
Healey retains the Labour deputy leadership after defeating Tony Benn in the electoral-college ballot.
Election
Healey defeats Tony Benn with just over 50 percent of the electoral-college vote.
Operation Samen-ol-A'emeh
Fakouri supports the Abadan offensive through Iranian air force command
Operation Samen-ol-A'emeh
Fallahi helps direct the Iranian operation to relieve Abadan
Operation Samen-ol-A'emeh
Jahanara is associated with IRGC field activity in Khuzestan during the operation to break the Abadan siege
Operation Samen-ol-A'emeh
Khomeini backs the offensive that breaks the Iraqi siege of Abadan
Operation Samen-ol-A'emeh
Namjoo is involved in the command review of the successful Abadan operation
Siege of Abadan
Iran relieves its besieged port of Abadan
Tony Benn Challenge
Healey defeats Tony Benn by a narrow margin and retains the Labour deputy leadership.
Reballion of Rebels in Tehran
Street battles lead to defeat of the Mujaheddin by the Revolutionary Guard
Reballion of Rebels in Tehran
Street battles lead to defeat of the Mujaheddin by the Revolutionary Guard
Political Reform
Rifai participates in political reform connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Prime Minister of Russia
Appointed Prime Minister of Russia, Chairman of the Council of Minister
Metallica
During the European leg of their Damage Inc. tour, Cliff Burton dies near Ljungby, Sweden when Metallicas tour bus skids off an icy road
Chairman
Governmet opposition unites & forms a new alliance with Gyi as its Chairman
International Liberation Appeal
Appeals for continued international action to liberate Kuwait.
Restoration of Diplomatic Relations with Iran
Britain resumes diplomatic relations with Iran after the Rushdie affair
UN General Assembly Address
Addresses the United Nations General Assembly during the occupation.
Nuclear Power
Announces cuts in nuclear weapons
US Presidential Nuclear Initiatives
Announces unilateral reductions and withdrawals of numerous United States tactical nuclear weapons.
Debut
Joins Lazio for a fee of 5.5 million pounds, making his debut on 27 September 1992 in a match against Genoa which was televised in Britain as well as Italy
Transfer
Joins Lazio for a fee of 5.5 million pounds, making his debut on 27 September 1992 in a match against Genoa which was televised in Britain as well as Italy
Evacuation of Kabul
Rabbani's government withdraws from Kabul as Taliban forces enter the capital.
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
The Taliban seize Kabul and establish the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
The Taliban names the state the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan after taking Kabul.
Siege of Kabul
The Taliban seize Kabul and establish the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
Siege of Kabul
Kabul falls to the Taliban
Taliban
The Taliban seize Kabul and establish the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
Taliban
Kabul falls to the Taliban
Taliban Administration
Mohammad Rabbani heads the Taliban's governing council in Kabul under Mullah Omar's authority.
Prairie Wind
Releases Prairie Wind, recorded after a health scare and centred on memory, family and mortality.
Global Cooperation Speech
Brown argues that international cooperation is essential during the global financial crisis.
Hubble Servicing Mission 4 Delayed
A failure in Hubble's Science Instrument Command and Data Handler causes NASA to delay Servicing Mission 4 until a replacement can be flown.
UN Resolution 1835
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1835 reaffirms earlier resolutions concerning Iran's enrichment-related and nuclear activities.
Chancellor
German Chancellor Angela Merkel re-elected to 2nd term at head of new, centre-right coalition
Election
German Chancellor Angela Merkel re-elected to 2nd term at head of new, centre-right coalition
Election
Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates wins 2nd term in Parliamentary elections
Prime Minister of Portugal
Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates wins 2nd term in Parliamentary elections
Constitutional Head of State
New constitution retains the British monarch as head of state
Premier Title Begins
Reuben Meade becomes first Premier when the new constitution replaces the Chief Minister title
UN Security Council Resolution 2118
The Security Council adopts Resolution 2118 establishing an international framework for eliminating Syria's declared chemical weapons.
UKIP Defection
Defects from the Conservatives to UKIP before winning a by-election.
The Irishman
The Irishman premieres at the New York Film Festival.
Appointment as Transitional Prime Minister
N'Daw appoints former foreign minister Ouane to head the transitional government.
Nagorno-Karabakh War
Azerbaijani forces enter a new war over Nagorno-Karabakh.
Nagorno-Karabakh War
Armenia enters renewed war with Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh.
Green Prosperity Plan
Starmer outlines investment intended to expand clean energy and industrial employment.
Births on September 27
Birth of Louis Botha
Louis Botha is born near Greytown in Natal.
Louis Botha Born
The future Boer general and South African prime minister is born.
Born to Run Memoir
Publishes Born to Run, a memoir about his life, music and struggles with depression.
Deaths on September 27
Death of John de Warenne
Death of John de Warenne
Death of James Brindley
Death of James Brindley
Death of Cliff Burton
During the European leg of their Damage Inc. tour, Cliff Burton dies near Ljungby, Sweden when Metallicas tour bus skids off an icy road
Battles on September 27
Battle of Kircholm
Annhilates a Swedish army 3 times larger than his own. After defeat at Kircholm Sweden is forced to leave the siege of Riga
Battle of Busaco
Defeats Marshal Massena
Battle of Dardanelles
The Ottomans close the Dardanelles to Allied shipping after an incident when the British Dardanelles squadron had seized a Ottoman torpedo boat
Battle of Hermannstadt
The German Ninth Army pushes back the Romanian forces during the Romanian Campaign
Battle of Canal du Nord
The Battle of Canal du Nord (27th September - 1st October 1918) took place against a section of the canal and the outskirts of Cambrai. The British First Army was to cross the canal continuing the advance following on from the Battle of the Drocourt-Queant Line and advance towards Cambrai
Battle of the Drocourt-Queant Line
The Battle of Canal du Nord (27th September - 1st October 1918) took place against a section of the canal and the outskirts of Cambrai. The British First Army was to cross the canal continuing the advance following on from the Battle of the Drocourt-Queant Line and advance towards Cambrai
Battle of Britain
Tells the country that invasion danger remains despite RAF success.
Battle of Britain
Claims a He 111 and a Bf 110 destroyed.
Battle of Britain
Continues his sequence of victories with No. 303 Squadron.
Battle of Arnhem
Orders are given to join up with the Second Army on the south bank of the Rhine