June 27 in History

• 1829

  June 27, 1829:

  The Smithsonian Institution is established by scientist James Smithson.

• 1844

  June 27, 1844:

  The founding father of the restorationist church known as Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum are murdered by a mob.

• 1869

  June 27, 1869:

  Japan adopts the Yen as its official currency.

• 1890

  June 27, 1890:

  George Dixon from Canada wins the bantamweight title to become the first black world champion in boxing.

• 1922

  June 27, 1922:

  Author Hendrik Willem van Loon’s children’s book “The Story of Mankind” wins him the first-ever Newbery Medal.

• 1973

  June 27, 1973:

  Roger Moore’s debut James Bond film, “Live & Let Die” is released.

• 1976

  June 27, 1976:

  The Ebola virus outbreak begins in Sudan.

• 1977

  June 27, 1977:

  Djibouti becomes an independent nation after years of colonial rule by France.

• 2005

  June 27, 2005:

  Daniel Powter releases his album titled “Bad Day”.

• 2007

  June 27, 2007:

  Gordon Brown is made the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.