Thursday, 27th December 1990 in Stockholm
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Stockholm! Explore 42 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Stockholm. 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 Stockholm brings snowy with temperatures between 2°C and 4°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning crescent 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 Thursday, 27th December in Stockholm, SE.
Thursday, 27th December 1990 dawned snowy across Stockholm, Sweden's capital situated on fourteen islands where the Baltic Sea meets Lake Mälaren. The city's historic architecture and modern design districts were blanketed in winter conditions as residents observed the astronomical moment of a waning crescent moon overhead. Those born on this date fall under the Capricorn zodiac sign, characterised by practicality and ambition in astrological tradition.
The date marks several significant historical moments across the decades. In 1949, Queen Juliana of the Netherlands signed the papers that officially recognised Indonesian independence, ending centuries of Dutch colonial rule over the East Indies. Nearly three decades later, on 27th December 1979, Soviet troops stormed Tajbeg Palace outside Kabul during the Soviet-Afghan War, killing Afghan president Hafizullah Amin and his elite guard in a pivotal Cold War operation.
Charles Darwin's voyage aboard HMS Beagle also began on this date in 1831, departing Plymouth, England on an expedition to South America that would fundamentally shape his understanding of natural history and evolution. The naturalist's five-year journey produced observations that would later inform his groundbreaking work in biological science.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Stockholm on 27th December 1990
Deep cold strips away illusions: only essentials remain visible.
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 crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Horse (Metal).
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 1990 would be 35 years old today — just 12,888 days into life, which is roughly 309,327 hours, 18,559,652 minutes, or 1,113,579,167 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
- Olivia Cooke, English actress (1993)
- Joel Indermitte, Estonian footballer (1992)
- Maicel Uibo, Estonian decathlete (1992)
- Chloe Bridges, American actress (1991)
- Michael Morgan, Australian rugby league player (1991)
- Beth Potter, Scottish triathlete and long-distance runner (1991)
- Danny Wilson, Scottish footballer (1991)
- Max Lindholm, Finnish figure skater (1990)
- Jonathan Marchessault, Canadian ice hockey player (1990)
- Milos Raonic, Canadian tennis player (1990)
Lives Remembered on 27th December
- Feliks Kibbermann, Estonian chess player and philologist (born 1902) (1993)
- Evald Mikson, Estonian footballer (born 1911) (1993)
- André Pilette, Belgian racing driver (born 1918) (1993)
- Kay Boyle, American novelist, poet, and educator (born 1902) (1992)
- Hal Ashby, American director and producer (born 1929) (1988)
- Rewi Alley, New Zealand writer and political activist (born 1897) (1987)
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)