Page 7: Historical Events In September - 27
Friday, 19 December 2025
1970 On this day in history the final broadcast of The Original Amateur Hour occurs on CBS-TV. During its 22-year run, the show appeared on all three major networks. 

1972 Rory Storm, lead singer (Rory Storm & Hurricane), commits suicide on September - 27. 

1973 Soyuz 12 carries 2 cosmonauts into Earth orbit (2 days) on September - 27. 

1975 On this day in history mark Frechette, actor (Zabriskie Point, Uomini Contro), dies at 27 

1979 The US Congress approves the establishment of the Department of Education as a federal cabinet agency on this day in history. 

1979 On this day in history gracie Fields, actress (Queen of Hearts), dies at 81 

1981 Coenraad van Emde Boas, Dutch sexologist, dies at 77 on September - 27. 

1982 On this day in history john Palmer becomes news anchor of the Today Show 

1982 Saad Sayd, [Abu Walid], Palestinian commandant in Lebanon, dies on this day in history. 

1983 On September - 27 tino Rossi, singer/actor (Destins, Belle Menuniere), dies at 76 

1984 John Facenda, sportscaster (NFL Action), dies at 72 on this day in history. 

1985 Hurricane Gloria's 130 MPH wind hits the Atlantic coast on this day in history. 

1985 On September - 27 lloyd Nolan, actor (Dr Chegley-Julia), dies of lung cancer at 83 

1986 Senate joins House of Reps voting for sweeping tax reforms on September - 27. 

1986 On September - 27 cliff Burton, rock bassist (Metallica), dies in bus crash at 24 

1987 On September - 27 nFL players' strike 

1988 On September - 27 grand jury evidence shows Tawana Brawley fabricated rape story 

1988 On this day in history lab tests reportedly show Shroud of Turin not Christ`s burial cloth 

1988 Senate votes for major federal tax code changes on September - 27. 

1988 William V Shannon, US ambassador to Ireland (1977-81), dies at 61 on September - 27. 

1989 Sony purchases Columbia Pictures for $3.4 billion cash on September - 27. 

1990 A gunman holds 33 people (killing 1) hostage in Berkley Calif on this day in history. 

1990 On this day in history deposed emir of Kuwait address the UN General Assembly 

1990 On this day in history senate Judiciary committee approves Souter's Supreme Court nomination 

1990 Tour de France champion Greg LeMond visits White House on September - 27. 

1991 On this day in history "Princesses" premiers on CBS TV 

1991 Pres Bush decides to end full-time B-52 bombers alert on this day in history. 

1991 The first scheduled NHL exhibition game in St Petersburg Fla, is cancelled due to poor ice conditions (NY Islanders vs Boston Bruins) on this day in history. 

1991 Huib Orizand, Dutch actor (Paul Vlanderen), dies on this day in history. 

1992 On this day in history keith Prentice, US actor (Boys in the Band), dies 

1993 Andrei Solovyiov, Russian photographer, dies in battle at 38 on this day in history. 

1994 Gerald Bledsoe, DJ (Soul Alive, WWRL), dies of heart attack at 51 on September - 27. 

1995 On September - 27 the US Treasury unveils its design for a new $100 bill, incorporating a number of anticounterfeiting measures. 

1995 On this day in history alison "Night Bird" Steele, DJ (WNEW-FM, WXRK-FM), dies of cancer 

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