1. 1703: The first Eddystone Lighthouse was destroyed in a storm off the coast of England. It was the first lighthouse to be built on a small rock in the open sea.
2. 1895: Alfred Nobel signed his last will and testament, establishing the Nobel Prizes. The prizes were first awarded in 1901, and they continue to be prestigious awards in the fields of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace.
3. 1971: The Soviet Union launched the Mars 2 spacecraft. It later became the first spacecraft to reach the surface of Mars, although its descent module crashed.
4. 1978: San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and City Supervisor Harvey Milk were assassinated by former supervisor Dan White. This event had a significant impact on the LGBTQ rights movement.
5. 2008: In Mumbai, India, a series of coordinated terrorist attacks occurred, targeting several locations in the city. Over 160 people were killed, and hundreds were injured.
These are just a few examples, and many other events, both significant and minor, have occurred on November 27 throughout history.
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