November 27 has seen Nobel Prizes established, theatrical traditions born, and turning points in military history.
Alfred Nobel signed his last will, bequeathing most of his fortune to establish the Nobel Prizes. The prizes in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace became the world's most prestigious awards.
The first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade marched through Manhattan with animals from the Central Park Zoo. The parade became an annual tradition watched by millions on television.
The French navy scuttled its fleet at Toulon to prevent German forces from capturing the ships. Over 70 vessels, including 3 battleships, were destroyed in one of the war's most dramatic acts.
San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone were shot and killed by former supervisor Dan White. Milk, the first openly gay elected official in California, became a martyr for LGBTQ+ rights.
The Swedish astronomer who invented the Celsius temperature scale was born in Uppsala. His scale, based on the freezing and boiling points of water, became the worldwide standard for temperature measurement.
Octavian, Mark Antony, and Lepidus formed the Second Triumvirate, legally sharing power over the Roman Republic. Their alliance would eventually lead to the end of the Republic.
A bomb planted by the Medellín Cartel destroyed Avianca Flight 203 over Colombia, killing all 107 on board. The attack was an attempt to assassinate a presidential candidate.