What happened on 27 March?

Take a look at what happened on this day, 27 March in history. From a variety of achievements, and milestones throughout human history to groundbreaking inventions and events that shaped the world we live in today.

Here is a look at some of the most notable events that happened on this day.

ON THIS DAY: 27 MARCH

1985 | In the second-worst bus accident in South African history, a double-decker bus carrying 76 students from Hoorskool Vorentoe crashed into the Westdene Dam, resulting in the deaths of 42 people. Most of the children who died were buried at Westpark Cemetery.

1998 | Viagra became the first medication to address erectile dysfunction in the United States after receiving approval from the Food and Drug Administration.

2002 | Nanterre Massacre: In Nanterre, France, a gunman starts fire at the end of a town council meeting, killing eight council members and injuring 19 others.

1915 | TYPHIOID Mary was placed in quarantine for a second time, where she would stay for the remainder of her life. Mary was the first healthy carrier of disease ever discovered in the United States.

1976 | The first section of the Washington Metro opened to the public.

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1997 | Hip Hop recording artist and songwriter from Pretoria West, Gauteng, A-Reece.

1979 | Cricket Player of South Africa, Imran Tahir.

1967 | American actress, Talisa Soto.

1955 | Greek singer, Lefteris Pantazis.

1984 | Australian footballer, Brett Holman.

ON THIS DAY: DEATHS

2013 | Norwegian speed skater, Hjalmar Andersen, 90.

2012 | American poet, essayist and feminist, Adrienne Rich, 83.

2002 | Austrian-born American director, producer, and screenwriter, Billy Wilder, 96.

2003 | New Zealand composer and educator, Edwin Carr, 77.

2004 | French author, Robert Merle, 95.

SPORTS

2021 | Chris Gunter at 31-year-old became the first Welshman to win 100 caps for his country in a friendly against Mexico at the Cardiff City stadium on this day. Sadly the attendance was 0 due to Covid.

ENTERTAINMENT

2006 | Elvis Presley’s Graceland mansion was designated as a National Historic Landmark on this day.

AFRICA FACT

South Africa the first ever team to score 100+ runs in the Powerplay in a T20 international.