1540CE
Culture
Jesuits Founded
Pope Paul III approves the creation of the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits.
Daily Chronicle
September 27
4 Historical Records
1722CE
Birth
Samuel Adams Born
Samuel Adams was an American statesman, political philosopher, and a Founding Father of the United States. A key architect of the American Revolution, he helped organize the Boston Tea Party and was a driving force behind the movement for American independence.
1822CE
Science
Rosetta Stone Deciphered
French scholar Jean-François Champollion announces he has deciphered the Rosetta Stone, unlocking Egyptian hieroglyphs.
1996CE
War
Taliban Captures Kabul
The Taliban captures the Afghan capital of Kabul, establishing their strict Islamist regime.