Some dates become symbols of turning points. February 27 is inextricably linked with moments of crisis, resistance, and national transformation. Over the years, it has been associated with events that redefined governments, launched investigations, and changed the course of political history. Below is a fact-checked list of five major events associated with this day.
Reichstag fire in Germany (1933
On February 27, 1933, the German parliament house, the Reichstag, was set on fire in Berlin. The fire marked a turning point for Adolf Hitler, who had been appointed Chancellor of Germany a short while earlier. The fire led to the passage of emergency decrees that effectively rolled back civil rights and gave the Nazis a firmer grip on Germany.
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US Supreme Court rules on school desegregation implementation (1956)
On this day in 1956, the US Supreme Court reiterated its earlier decision in the case of Brown v. Board of Education, dealing with the issue of the pace of desegregation in public schools. This move was part of the larger struggle to end racial segregation in the United States.
Dominican Republic independence restored (1844)
The Dominican Republic gained its independence from Haiti on February 27, 1844. This is a significant event in the history of the country, and it is celebrated every year as Independence Day.
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Gulf War ground offensive begins (1991)
The Gulf War saw the launch of a ground attack by coalition forces, led by the United States, against the Iraqi army in Kuwait on February 27, 1991. This attack hastened the freedom of Kuwait and brought the war closer to its end.
Boris Nemtsov assassinated (2015)
Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov was assassinated by gunshots near the Kremlin in Moscow on February 27, 2015. This incident caused an international stir and received reactions from governments and human rights organisations worldwide.
