March 27th celebrates World Theater Day and Spanish Paella Day.
This day marks the 86th day of 2022, and there’s another 279 days to go.
Is today an important day for you? Or are you here to learn about what happened on this day? Either way, here we have plenty to keep you busy!
Did you know that on this day in 1964, a 9.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in Alaska, taking 131 lives? The Great Alaskan earthquake was the second-strongest ever to happen on Earth.
Keep reading for more interesting facts about March 27th in history!
What Events Happened On March 27 In History?
2020 North Macedonia officially joined NATO, becoming the 30th member of the military alliance.
2008 The Gordon Ramsay Plane Food restaurant opened within terminal 5 at London Heathrow Airport.

2005 ABC debuted the first season of “Gray’s Anatomy.”
1997 Martin Luther King’s son met the man convicted of killing his father, James Earl Ray.
1989 The soap opera “Generations” aired on NBC-TV, making it the first US African-American show of its kind.
1979 US Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that police can’t stop cars just to check the driver and their registration.

1977 Two Boeing 747 planes collided in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.
1964 A 9.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in Alaska.

1952 The musical “Singing in The Rain,” directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, had its first theatrical run.
1951 Frank Sinatra recorded his hit “I’m a Fool to Want You.”
1790 Harvey Kennedy patented the modern shoelace, which included aglet reinforced tips.
1513 Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León accidentally discovered Florida.
Famous People Born On March 27
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Quentin Tarantino? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1970 Mariah Carey
American Singer

- Age:
- 52 years old
- Born In:
- New York, USA
1988 Jessie J
English Singer

- Age:
- 34 years old
- Born In:
- England, UK
1963 Quentin Tarantino
American Film Director

- Age:
- 59 years old
- Born In:
- Tennessee, USA
1970 Elizabeth Mitchell
American Actress

- Age:
- 52 years old
- Born In:
- California, USA
Special Holidays On March 27
Are you looking for something to do today? Then why not find time today to celebrate the following special holidays.

World Theater Day
The theater has been enjoyed since Ancient Greece and can now be found all around the world. Today is World Theater Day, and the best thing about that is all you have to do to celebrate it is see a play, a musical, or a live concert with your family and friends!

National Spanish Paella Day
Back in the mid-nineteenth century, farmers would cook rice in large flat dishes, and throw whatever they could find in with it. Fortunately, Paella has come a long way since then, so don’t be afraid to try cooking some yourself, or treat yourself to some at a Spanish restaurant!
March 27 Birthday Facts, Zodiac & Birthstone
Everyone who was born on March 27 shares the same star sign, Aries.
People born on this day share the Aries zodiac sign. Aries are mighty courageous and will take on any chance to display their fierce bravery to the rest of the world!
Anyone born in March has the Aquamarine birthstone. Aquamarine is the first spring birthstone and is associated with tranquility, serenity, clarity, and harmony.
If you were born today, you would likely have been conceived on or around July 4 of the previous year.