September 27

Tuesday 27, 1983:

Richard Stallman announces the GNU project to develop a free Unix-like operating system.

Sunday 27, 1959:

Nearly 5000 people die on the main Japanese island of Honshu as the result of a typhoon.

Friday 27, 1940:

The Tripartite Pact is signed in Berlin by Germany, Japan and Italy.

Thursday 27, 1928:

The Republic of China is recognized by the United States.

Thursday 27, 1590:

Pope Urban VII dies 13 days after being chosen as the Pope, making his reign the shortest papacy in history.

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