June 27

Thursday 27, 1991:

Slovenia, which declared independent two days previously, is invaded by Yugoslavia troops, tanks, and aircraft.

Saturday 27, 1953:

Joseph Laniel becomes Prime Minister of France.

Tuesday 27, 1950:

The United States decides to send troops to fight in the Korean War.

Monday 27, 1898:

First solo circumnavigation of the globe completed by Joshua Slocum from Briar Island Nova Scotia.

Thursday 27, 1844:

Joseph Smith, Jr. is murdered along with his brother Hyrum in the jail in Carthage, Illinois.

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