Wednesday, 27th March 1991 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 mainly sunny with temperatures between 3°C and 10°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning crescent 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 Wednesday, 27th March in London, GB.
On 27 March 1991, North Macedonia would later become a member of NATO in 2020, marking a significant shift in the nation's geopolitical alignment following the Cold War. That same year, Nikita Khrushchev, the First Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, had assumed the office of premier in 1958, a pivotal moment in Soviet leadership that shaped decades of Cold War tensions. These historical milestones reflect how individual dates carry weight across multiple decades and regions.
London on this date experienced mainly sunny weather, providing pleasant conditions for the British capital. The city remains one of Europe's most influential financial and cultural centres, serving as the political seat of the United Kingdom government and home to numerous international institutions. With the moon in its waning crescent phase and the sun positioned in Aries, the astronomical conditions marked a transitional period in the lunar calendar and the spring season.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 27th March 1991
Three things expand together: breath, possibility, and courage.
Fortune of the Day
27th March in the Stars – Star Sign Aries
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 waning crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Goat (Metal).
Fun Facts About 27th March
Name Days in Your Language: Acher, Archibald, Archie, Monte, Montgomery, Monty
Someone born on this day in 1991 would be 35 years old today — just 12,834 days into life, which is roughly 308,036 hours, 18,482,215 minutes, or 1,108,932,933 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 86. day of the year.
There are 279 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 13 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 27th March
- Brandon Nimmo, American baseball player (1993)
- Marc Muniesa, Spanish footballer (1992)
- 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)
Lives Remembered on 27th March
- Elisabeth Schmid, German archaeologist and osteologist (born 1912) (1994)
- Lawrence Wetherby, American lawyer and politician, 48th Governor of Kentucky (born 1908) (1994)
- Kamal Hassan Ali, Egyptian general and politician, Prime Minister of Egypt (born 1921) (1993)
- Paul László, Hungarian-American architect and interior designer (born 1900) (1993)
- Colin Gibson, English footballer (born 1923) (1992)
- Lang Hancock, Australian businessman (born 1909) (1992)
- James E. Webb, American colonel and politician, 16th Under Secretary of State (born 1906) (1992)
- Aldo Ray, American actor (born 1926) (1991)
- Percy Beard, American hurdler and coach (born 1908) (1990)
- May Allison, American actress (born 1890) (1989)
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)