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.