27 facts for kids
This page is about the year 27. For the actual number, see twenty-seven.
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 1st century BC – 1st century – 2nd century |
| Decades: | 0s BC 0s 10s – 20s – 30s 40s 50s |
| Years: | 24 25 26 – 27 – 28 29 30 |
| Gregorian calendar | AD 27 XXVII |
| Ab urbe condita | 780 |
| Assyrian calendar | 4777 |
| Balinese saka calendar | N/A |
| Bengali calendar | −566 |
| Berber calendar | 977 |
| Buddhist calendar | 571 |
| Burmese calendar | −611 |
| Byzantine calendar | 5535–5536 |
| Chinese calendar | 丙戌年 (Fire Dog) 2723 or 2663 — to — 丁亥年 (Fire Pig) 2724 or 2664 |
| Coptic calendar | −257 – −256 |
| Discordian calendar | 1193 |
| Ethiopian calendar | 19–20 |
| Hebrew calendar | 3787–3788 |
| Hindu calendars | |
| - Vikram Samvat | 83–84 |
| - Shaka Samvat | N/A |
| - Kali Yuga | 3127–3128 |
| Holocene calendar | 10027 |
| Iranian calendar | 595 BP – 594 BP |
| Islamic calendar | 613 BH – 612 BH |
| Javanese calendar | N/A |
| Julian calendar | AD 27 XXVII |
| Korean calendar | 2360 |
| Minguo calendar | 1885 before ROC 民前1885年 |
| Nanakshahi calendar | −1441 |
| Seleucid era | 338/339 AG |
| Thai solar calendar | 569–570 |
| Tibetan calendar | 阳火狗年 (male Fire-Dog) 153 or −228 or −1000 — to — 阴火猪年 (female Fire-Pig) 154 or −227 or −999 |
The year 27 AD was a time in the 1st century of the Common Era. It was a common year starting on Wednesday in the Julian calendar, which was the main calendar used back then. During this year, it was known in Rome as the Year of the Consulship of Piso and Frugi. A consul was like a top leader in the Roman government.
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Important Events in 27 AD
Fire in Rome
- A big fire happened in the city of Rome, the capital of the Roman Empire.
Stadium Collapse in Fidenae
- A stadium in a place called Fidenae collapsed. This stadium was not built very well. About 20,000 out of 50,000 people who were watching an event there lost their lives.
Apricots Arrive in Rome
- Delicious apricot fruits were brought to Rome all the way from Asia. This was a new and exciting food for the Romans!
Arch of Triumph for Augustus
- An Arch of triumph was built in a city called Rimini. This arch was built to honor Augustus, who was the first Roman Emperor. Arches of triumph were special monuments built to celebrate important victories or people.
Baptism of Jesus
People Born in 27 AD
- Agrippa II of Judea: He later became a king in the region of Judea.
- Petronius: A famous Roman writer.
- Wang Chong: A very important Chinese philosopher who shared many ideas about the world.
People Who Died in 27 AD
- Jesus of Nazareth: A key figure in history.
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