Today in history 27
Here are some historical events that occurred on February 27th:
1883: The eruption of Mount Krakatoa in Indonesia is believed to have caused a tsunami that killed over 36,000 people.
1918: The United States introduces the Liberty Bond, a war bond to finance its involvement in World War I.
1940: The United States and Canada sign the Ogdensburg Agreement, a treaty that establishes a joint defense commission to coordinate military efforts during World War II.
1964: The Beatles arrive in the United States for the first time, landing at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport.
1984: The United States and Vietnam establish diplomatic relations, marking the end of the Vietnam War.
1991: The United States launches Operation Desert Storm, a military operation to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation.
2004: The Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrates during re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere, killing all seven crew members on board.
2010: The Chilean mining accident occurs, trapping 33 miners underground for 69 days before they are rescued.
These are just a few of the many historical events that have occurred on February 27th.