On November 27th:

 1703  The Great Storm of 1703 Hits England

On this dramatic day in 1703, the Great Storm battered southern England. This tempest, considered one of the most severe in British history, had far-reaching effects on the landscape and society.

 1895  Alfred Nobel Establishes the Nobel Prizes

November 27th, 1895, marks the day when Alfred Nobel signed his last will, bequeathing his fortune to establish the Nobel Prizes. These prestigious awards recognize outstanding contributions in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace.

 1973  The U.S. Senate Confirms Gerald Ford as Vice President

Following the resignation of Vice President Spiro Agnew, the U.S. Senate confirmed Gerald Ford as Vice President on November 27th, 1973. Ford would later become the 38th President of the United States.