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27 March

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Contemporary era

1977

Tenerife air disaster

On 27 March 1977, the collision of two Boeing 747s at Tenerife killed 583, the deadliest aviation accident.

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Contemporary era

1964

Good Friday earthquake in Alaska

On 27 March 1964, the most powerful earthquake in US history struck Alaska.

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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1794

US Navy established

On 27 March 1794, the US Congress created the United States Navy with the Naval Act.

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