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27 February

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Contemporary era

1933

Reichstag fire

On 27 February 1933, the Reichstag fire in Berlin served as a pretext for Nazi repression.

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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1594

Coronation of Henry IV at Chartres

On 27 February 1594, Henry IV was crowned king of France at Chartres, as Reims was held by the League.

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Antiquity

272

Birth of Constantine the Great

Around 27 February 272, Constantine was born, the first Roman emperor to favour Christianity.

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