On This Day
Discover events that happened On This Day including famous birthdays and notable deaths. Each day we highlight famous people, past and present, who have impacted our world. Browse sections by selecting the links below or click the calendar to view events on another day.
July 27
Events on This Day
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1976
37 years agoSinger Tina Turner files for divorce from husband Ike Turner, taking steps to legally end the abusive 16-year marriage.
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1981
32 years agoJohn Walsh's son, Adam, is abducted. Adam's death leads Walsh to create the show America's Most Wanted, which helps to capture more than 1,000 criminals.
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1983
30 years agoMadonna releases her self-titled debut album, launching her career as a pop/dance diva with hits “Borderline,” “Lucky Star” and “Holiday.”
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1984
29 years agoThe movie Purple Rain, starring singer/musician Prince, opens in theaters, spawning a multi-platinum soundtrack with hits like “When Doves Cry.”
July 27
Born on This Day
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Jonathan Rhys Meyers
- In these groups:
- Famous Leos
- Famous Actors
- Famous Film Actors
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Film Actor, Television Actor / 1977 -
During the 2000s, actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers continued to shine in a wide array of film genres. Notable films include 2001’s Prozac Nation with Christina Ricci.
Born: July 27, 1977
Age: 35 years old
Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland
Occupation: Film Actor, Television Actor -
Alex Rodriguez
- In these groups:
- Athletes Involved in Drug Scandals
- Hispanic Athletes
- Famous Leos
Alex Rodriguez
Baseball Player / 1975 -
In 2007, American baseball player Alex Rodriguez became the youngest player in major league baseball history to hit 500 career home runs.
1975 | 37 years old
Baseball Player -
Michael Evans
- In these groups:
- Famous Leos
- Famous Actors
- Famous Film Actors
Michael Evans
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor / 1920 - 2007
Michael Evans was a British actor of stage and screen, best known for his role in Gigi, the play that made Audrey Hepburn a star.
1920 | 87 years old
Film Actor, Theater Actor, ... -
Norman Lear
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- Famous Military Veterans
- Famous Leos
- Famous Film Producers
Norman Lear
Producer, Pilot, Television Producer, Screenwriter / 1922 -
Norman Lear wrote popular, long-running sitcoms including All in the Family and The Jeffersons. His work addressed racial and political issues in the U.S.Born: July 27, 1922
Age: 90 years old
Birthplace: New Haven, Connecticut, United States
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Leo Durocher
- In these groups:
- Famous Leos
- Famous Baseball Players
- Famous Coaches
Leo Durocher
Baseball Player, Coach / 1905 - 1991
Biography.com profiles baseball player and manager Leo Durocher, who played managed the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Giants, Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros.
1905 | 86 years old
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Peggy Fleming
- In these groups:
- Breast Cancer Survivors
- Girl Scouts
- Famous Leos
Peggy Fleming
Ice Skater / 1948 -
Figure skater Peggy Fleming won the only U.S. gold medal in the 1968 Olympics. Later, she publicly battled breast cancer, beating it with radiation therapy.
1948 | 64 years old
Ice Skater
July 27
Died on This Day
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Bob Hope
- In these groups:
- USO Entertainers
- Honorary Oscar Recipients
- Celebrity Golfers
Bob Hope
Film Actor, Television Actor, Television Personality / 1903 - 2003
Bob Hope was a entertainer and comic actor, known for his rapid-fire delivery of jokes and for his success in virtually all entertainment media.
Died: July 27, 2003
Age: 100 years old
Place: Toluca Lake, California , United States
Occupation: Film Actor, Television Actor, ... -
Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
- In these groups:
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous People Born in 1919
- Famous Iranians
Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
Political Leader / 1919 - 1980
Mohammad Reza Pahlavi was the shah of Iran from 1941 to 1979. He had a pro-Western foreign policy and fostered economic development.
1980 | 60 years old
Political Leader -
Gertrude Stein
- In these groups:
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Art Collectors
- Publishers
Gertrude Stein
Art Collector, Publisher, Journalist, Author, Poet / 1874 - 1946
Gertrude Stein was an American author and poet best known for her modernist writings, extensive art collecting and literary salon in 1920s Paris.
1946 | 72 years old
Art Collector, Publisher, ...
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