Sunday, 27th December 1987 in Paris
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Paris! Explore 42 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Paris. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in Paris brings cloudy with temperatures between 5°C and 9°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Capricorn. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Sunday, 27th December in Paris, FR.
# 27 December 1987
December 27th fell on a Sunday in 1987, with cloudy conditions reported in Paris. Those born on this date were Capricorns, a sign associated with discipline and ambition. The moon was in its waning gibbous phase, a period typically marked by reflection and completion. Paris, located in north-central France along the Seine River, serves as the nation's capital and largest city, known for its cultural institutions, historical architecture, and role as a global centre for art and diplomacy.
This date marks several significant moments in modern history. On 27 December 1979, during the Soviet-Afghan War, Soviet troops stormed Tajbeg Palace outside Kabul and killed Afghan president Hafizullah Amin along with approximately 100 to 150 elite guards, an event that escalated Cold War tensions in Central Asia. Nearly two decades earlier, on 27 December 1949, Queen Juliana of the Netherlands signed papers that relinquished sovereignty of most of the Dutch East Indies, officially recognising Indonesian independence. The naturalist Charles Darwin, who would establish his reputation through groundbreaking work in evolutionary biology, departed Plymouth on 27 December 1831 aboard HMS Beagle on a voyage to South America that would shape scientific thought for generations.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Paris on 27th December 1987
Three paths converge; walking one means losing two forever.
Fortune of the Day
27th December in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on 27 December blend Capricorn ambition with Mercury's intellect, creating a thoughtful, goal-oriented nature. They think structurally and communicate with precision, seizing opportunities aligned with their reasoning. Subtle wit and profound ideas punctuate their otherwise pragmatic demeanor.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strength lies in combining discipline with sharp thinking—they solve complex problems elegantly. Weakness: excessive self-criticism and emotional restraint can hinder intimacy and personal connections.
Love These natives need partners who appreciate intellectual depth and respect their nature. They express love through reliability rather than grand gestures, building relationships consciously and deliberately.
Caree & Finance Applying analytical abilities toward science, administration, or management brings success. Financial stability comes naturally; they plan long-term and systematically minimize risk with natural precision.
Health Those born 27 December thrive with regular exercise and mental stimulation. Learning to consciously manage stress rather than burying themselves in work is essential to prevent burnout.
That night, the moon was in its waning gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Rabbit (Fire).
Fun Facts About 27th December
Name Days in Your Language: Adwin, Alvern, Alverna, Alvin, Alvina, Alwin, Elvin, Elvina, Elvira, Elvita, Elwin
Someone born on this day in 1987 would be 38 years old today — just 13,984 days into life, which is roughly 335,631 hours, 20,137,896 minutes, or 1,208,273,800 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 361. day of the year.
There are 4 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 52 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 27th December
- Max Lindholm, Finnish figure skater (1990)
- Jonathan Marchessault, Canadian ice hockey player (1990)
- Milos Raonic, Canadian tennis player (1990)
- Zelina Vega, American wrestler (1990)
- Ingrid Várgas Calvo, Peruvian tennis player (1989)
- Jorge Gutiérrez, Mexican basketball player (1988)
- Hera Hilmar, Icelandic actress (1988)
- Zavon Hines, Jamaican-English footballer (1988)
- Ok Taec-yeon, South Korean singer and actor (1988)
- Rick Porcello, American baseball player (1988)
Lives Remembered on 27th December
- Hal Ashby, American director and producer (born 1929) (1988)
- Rewi Alley, New Zealand writer and political activist (born 1897) (1987)
- George Dangerfield, English-American historian and journalist (born 1904) (1986)
- Dumas Malone, American historian and author (born 1892) (1986)
- Jean Rondeau, French racing driver (born 1946) (1985)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 27th December
- Christian feast day: Blessed Francesco Spoto
- Christian feast day: Blessed Sára Salkaházi
- Christian feast day: Fabiola
- Christian feast day: John the Apostle
- Christian feast day: Pope Maximus of Alexandria
- Christian feast day: Nicarete
- Christian feast day: Theodorus and Theophanes
- Christian feast day: December 27 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Constitution Day (North Korea)
- Emergency Rescuer's Day (Russia)
- Saint Stephen's Day (Eastern Orthodox Church; a public holiday in Romania)
- The third of the Twelve Days of Christmas (Western Christianity)
What Happened on 27th December?
- An estimated €30 million were stolen from a Sparkasse bank in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. (2025)
- Bek Air Flight 2100 crashes during takeoff from Almaty International Airport in Almaty, Kazakhstan, killing 13. (2019)
- Iranian election protests: On the Day of Ashura in Tehran, Iran, government security forces fire upon demonstrators. (2009)
- Operation Cast Lead: Israel launches three-week operation on Gaza. (2008)
- Former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto is assassinated in a shooting incident. (2007)
- Riots erupt in Mombasa, Kenya, after Mwai Kibaki is declared the winner of the presidential election, triggering a political, economic, and humanitarian crisis. (2007)
- Radiation from an explosion on the magnetar SGR 1806-20 reaches Earth. It is the brightest extrasolar event known to have been witnessed on the planet. (2004)
- Two truck bombs kill 72 and wound 200 at the pro-Moscow headquarters of the Chechen government in Grozny, Chechnya, Russia. (2002)
- Burger King and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission order a recall of plastic Poké Ball containers after they are determined to be a choking hazard. (1999)
- Protestant paramilitary leader Billy Wright is assassinated in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. (1997)