March 27

Sunday 27, 1994:

One of the biggest tornado outbreaks in recent memory hits the Southeastern United States. One tornado slams into a church in Piedmont, Alabama during Palm Sunday services killing 20 and injuring 90.

Thursday 27, 1986:

Car bomb explodes at Russell Street Police HQ in Melbourne, killing 1 police officer, Angela Taylor and injuring 21 people.

Saturday 27, 1976:

The first 4.6 miles of the Washington, DC subway system is opened.

Sunday 27, 1938:

Britain supports Peter II of Yugoslavia in a coup in Yugoslavia.

Wednesday 27, 1782:

Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.