Happy Sunday! April 27, 2025
Today marks the 117th day of the year, with 248 days remaining.
Historical Events on April 27th:
On this day in 2011, the 2011 Super Outbreak resulted in 112 tornadoes across the southeastern United States, claiming 319 lives in the deadliest tornado day since 1925.
Other Notable Events:
In 1521, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan was killed in the Battle of Mactan in the Philippines.
In 1865, the steamer Sultana exploded on the Mississippi River, causing the worst maritime disaster in U.S. history.
In 1994, former President Richard M. Nixon was interred in California.
Birthdays Today:
- Singer Kate Pierson (The B-52’s) turns 77.
- Guitarist Ace Frehley celebrates his 74th birthday.
- Senator Cory Booker, D-N.J., turns 56.
- Actor William Moseley is 38 today.
Memorable Moments in History:
In 2018, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un crossed into South Korea for a historic meeting with President Moon Jae-in.
In 2019, a tragic shooting occurred at a synagogue near San Diego during Passover, resulting in casualties.
Featured Celebrity Birthdays:
- Singer Sheena Easton, 66
- Musician Patrick Stump (Fall Out Boy), 41
- Singer Lizzo, 37
- Tennis player Nick Kyrgios, 30
