December 27 On This Day in History Timeline
Historical figures and notable personalities born or commemorated on December 27 (12-27) in the 2Day Chrono-Wiki archive.
Notable Figures on December 27 (10)
- Benazir Bhutto (Died: 2007-12-27) — Pioneering Pakistani stateswoman, first woman PM in a Muslim-majority nation.
- Carrie Fisher (Died: 2016-12-27) — Iconic actress and writer, best known for Princess Leia in Star Wars.
- Gérard Depardieu (Born: 1948-12-27) — Iconic French actor, celebrated for leading roles in cinema and diverse artistic ventures.
- Ghalib (Born: 1797-12-27) — Master poet of Urdu and Persian, chronicling love, philosophy, and the human condition.
- Gustave Eiffel (Died: 1923-12-27) — Pioneering French civil engineer, famed for the Eiffel Tower and structural ironwork.
- Iskandar Muda (Died: 1636-12-27) — Twelfth Sultan of Aceh, achieving the sultanate's greatest territorial power and wealth.
- John Amos (Born: 1939-12-27) — Esteemed American actor, celebrated for roles in Good Times, Roots, and Die Hard 2.
- Larisa Latynina (Born: 1934-12-27) — Legendary Soviet gymnast, record-holder of Olympic medals and gold.
- Marlene Dietrich (Born: 1901-12-27) — Iconic German-American actress and singer whose career spanned nearly seven decades.
- Salman Khan (Born: 1965-12-27) — Iconic Indian actor and producer known for action, romance, and massive commercial success in Hindi cinema.