Sunday, 27th March 1988 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! It's World Theatre Day. Explore 49 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in London. 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 London brings cloudy with temperatures between 4°C and 11°C. Tonight's moon is in its last quarter phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Aries. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Sunday, 27th March in London, GB.
On 27th March 1988, London experienced cloudy weather beneath a last quarter moon, while the zodiac sign Aries influenced astrological readings for the day. London, the capital of the United Kingdom, serves as a major global financial and cultural centre, home to institutions ranging from Parliament to the British Museum.
Historical records from this date reveal significant geopolitical developments across different eras. In 1999, NATO's bombing campaign against Yugoslavia resulted in the downing of a U.S. Air Force F-117 stealth aircraft by a Yugoslav Army unit, marking a notable moment in the Kosovo conflict. Similarly, the Second Intifada erupted on this date in 2002 when a suicide bomber killed approximately 30 Israeli civilians and injured around 140 others in Netanya, prompting Israel to launch Operation Defensive Shield, a large-scale counter-terrorist incursion into the West Bank.
Among notable figures with connections to this date, Nikita Khrushchev stands as a significant historical figure who assumed the office of premier on 27th March 1958. As First Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, Khrushchev wielded considerable influence during the Cold War era and implemented substantial reforms within the Soviet system. His rise to power marked a turning point in Soviet politics and international relations.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 27th March 1988
The smallest crack admits the most light.
Fortune of the Day
27th March in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality People born on March 27 blend classic Aries courage with Jupiterian wisdom. They are lively, direct, and pioneering, yet show more foresight than typical Aries. Their creativity expresses itself through spontaneous ideas and generous gestures.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strength lies in courage, optimism, and the ability to inspire others. Weakness: they can be impatient and prone to impulsive decisions. Overconfidence in their abilities can lead to careless mistakes.
Love These natives love passionately and honestly. They seek partners who match their energy and stimulate them intellectually. Long-term, they need space for personal growth and shared adventures.
Caree & Finance Career means independence and impact to them. They thrive in positions with responsibility, especially entrepreneurship or leadership. Financially optimistic, yet they should rein in impulsive spending.
Health Their energy is admirable, but rest is essential. Intense movement and mental challenges keep them vital. Nervous tension from constant activity requires targeted stress relief.
That night, the moon was in its last quarter phase.
Chinese year of the Dragon (Earth).
Fun Facts About 27th March
Name Days in Your Language: Acher, Archibald, Archie, Monte, Montgomery, Monty
Someone born on this day in 1988 would be 38 years old today — just 13,884 days into life, which is roughly 333,228 hours, 19,993,728 minutes, or 1,199,623,722 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 87. day of the year.
As this is a leap year, there are 279 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 12 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 27th March
- London on da Track, American record producer (1991)
- Erdin Demir, Swedish-Turkish footballer (1990)
- Ben Hunt, Australian rugby league player (1990)
- Nicolas Nkoulou, Cameroonian footballer (1990)
- Luca Zuffi, Swiss footballer (1990)
- Kimbra, New Zealand musician (1990)
- Brodha V, Indian rapper and music producer (1990)
- Matt Harvey, American baseball player (1989)
- Camilla Lees, New Zealand netball player (1989)
- Jessie J, English singer-songwriter (1988)
Lives Remembered on 27th March
- Aldo Ray, American actor (born 1926) (1991)
- Percy Beard, American hurdler and coach (born 1908) (1990)
- May Allison, American actress (born 1890) (1989)
- Malcolm Cowley, American novelist, poet, and literary critic (born 1898) (1989)
- Charles Willeford, American author, poet, and critic (born 1919) (1988)
- William Bowers, American journalist and screenwriter (born 1916) (1987)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 27th March
- Christian feast day: Easter (Palmarian Church)
- Christian feast day: Alexander, a Pannonian soldier, martyred in 3rd century.
- Christian feast day: Amador of Portugal
- Christian feast day: Augusta of Treviso
- Christian feast day: Charles Henry Brent (Episcopal Church (USA))
- Christian feast day: Gelasius, Archbishop of Armagh
- Christian feast day: John of Egypt
- Christian feast day: Panacea De' Muzzi
- Christian feast day: Philetus
- Christian feast day: Romulus of Nîmes, a Benedictine abbot, martyred c. 730.
- Christian feast day: Rupert of Salzburg
- Christian feast day: Zanitas and Lazarus of Persia
- Christian feast day: March 27 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Armed Forces Day (Myanmar)
- Day of the Union of Bessarabia with Romania (Romania)
- World Theatre Day (International)
What Happened on 27th March?
- Seven people, including the perpetrator, are killed in a mass shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee. (2023)
- Forty people are killed in a fire at a migrant detention facility in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. (2023)
- North Macedonia becomes the 30th member of NATO. (2020)
- A suicide blast in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Park, Lahore claims over 70 lives and leaves almost 300 others injured. The target of the bombing are Christians celebrating Easter. (2016)
- Al-Shabab militants attack and temporarily occupy a Mogadishu hotel leaving at least 20 people dead. (2015)
- Philippines signs a peace accord with the largest Muslim rebel group, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, ending decades of conflict. (2014)
- The dam forming Situ Gintung, an artificial lake in Indonesia, fails, killing at least 99 people. (2009)
- HMS Scylla, a decommissioned Leander-class frigate, is sunk as an artificial reef off Cornwall, the first of its kind in Europe. (2004)
- Passover massacre: A Palestinian suicide bomber kills 29 people at a Passover seder in Netanya, Israel. (2002)
- Nanterre massacre: In Nanterre, France, a gunman opens fire at the end of a town council meeting, resulting in the deaths of eight councilors; 19 other people are injured. (2002)