June 27: What Happened on This Day in History

• 2022: Russia launched missile attacks on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, after capturing the strategic city of Sievierodonetsk. The strike resulted in one fatality and six injuries in a residential apartment building, marking another escalation in the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War.
• 2019: Two suicide bombers conducted coordinated attacks in Tunis, killing one police officer and injuring nine others in a terrorist incident.
• 2007: William Hutt, a renowned Canadian stage and film actor, died at the age of 87. Known for his significant contributions to Canadian performing arts, Hutt was a respected figure in theater and cinema.
• 2005: Shelby Foote, renowned American historian and author of the critically acclaimed 'The Civil War: A Narrative' trilogy, passed away. He was a distinguished writer known for his comprehensive and narrative-driven approach to Civil War history, which significantly influenced public understanding of the conflict.
• 2003: The United States Federal Trade Commission launched the National Do Not Call Registry to protect consumers from unwanted telemarketing calls. On its inaugural day, an impressive 750 million phone numbers were registered, demonstrating significant public interest in reducing unsolicited telephone solicitations.
• 2001: Jack Lemmon, a renowned American actor and film director, passed away on June 27, 2001. Known for his versatile acting skills and memorable performances in comedic and dramatic roles, Lemmon was a two-time Academy Award winner who significantly influenced Hollywood cinema during the mid-20th century.
• 1996: Albert R. 'Cubby' Broccoli, the legendary American film producer who was instrumental in bringing the James Bond film franchise to global prominence, passed away. Broccoli was a pivotal figure in cinema history, having produced numerous Bond films from the early 1960s through the mid-1990s, helping to establish the iconic spy series as a global cultural phenomenon.
• 1979: The United States Supreme Court ruled that employers may implement quota systems to promote minority representation in the workplace, marking a significant moment in civil rights and employment law.
• 1974: The popular American TV variety program 'The Flip Wilson Show' aired its final episode on NBC-TV after a successful four-season run. The show, known for its comedic sketches and Flip Wilson's iconic characters, had won two Emmy Awards during its tenure.
• 1973: John W. Dean testifies before the Watergate Committee, revealing President Richard Nixon's controversial 'enemies list'. This testimony was a pivotal moment in exposing the Nixon administration's unethical political practices and abuse of power.

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June 27th marks the 178th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 179th in case of leap years).

There are 187 days remaining until the end of the year.

June 27th is the 27th day of the month of June.

What day of the week is June 27?

On June 27th, 2025 the day of the week is Friday.

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The zodiac sign associated with June 27th is Cancer according to the Western Zodiac.

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