27 July marks
breakthroughs in peace, aviation, India’s public service legacy, and Assam’s
political developments.
🌍 Global Events
1953 – End of the Korean War
The Korean Armistice Agreement signed at Panmunjom concluded active conflict between North and South Korea, establishing a precarious truce that remains in force today.1949 – Debut of the de Havilland Comet
The world’s first commercial jet airliner, the de Havilland Comet, took flight—ushering in a new era of faster jet-age civil travel.1949 – First jet airliner takes flight
The de Havilland Comet, the world’s first commercial jet airliner, completed its maiden flight—ushering in a new era of faster air travel.1940 – First appearance of Bugs Bunny
Warner Bros. introduced Bugs Bunny in the animated short A Wild Hare, presenting audiences with his trademark greeting, “What’s up, Doc?”🇮🇳 India
1939 – CRPF established
Originally formed as the Crown Representative’s Police on this date, it was later reconstituted as the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), now one of India's premier paramilitary units.🌾 Assam & Northeast India
2022 – Death of Assam’s minister Ardhendu Kumar Dey
On 27 July 2022, veteran Congress politician and former Minister of Irrigation and Soil Conservation in Assam, Ardhendu Kumar Dey, passed away in Guwahati. He served the Hojai constituency for multiple terms and remained a respected public servant.💡 Did You Know?
The CRPF, birthed on this day, has since
expanded into a 300,000-strong force deployed across India’s most challenging
security environments.
The Comet’s inaugural flight changed commercial aviation—reducing
long-haul travel times and inspiring futuristic aircraft development.
Ardhendu Dey’s legacy includes healthcare and irrigation initiatives in
Assam’s Hojai district, where he served both as MLA and minister.
🎂 Birthdays
🇮🇳 Indian Personalities
Uma
Chetry (2002)
The first woman from Assam—and the broader Northeast—to
represent India in international women’s cricket, debuting in 2024 as a
wicket-keeper batter.
🌍 International Personalities
Alex
Rodriguez (1975)
Legendary American baseball player, former New York Yankees
third baseman, and one of the sport's all-time great hitters.
Triple H (1969)
American professional wrestler and corporate executive
closely associated with WWE, known for his impact both in and out of the ring.
🕯️ Deaths
🇮🇳 Indian Personalities
A.P.J.
Abdul Kalam (2015)
Aerospace scientist nicknamed “Missile Man of India” who
served as India’s 11th President and remained a beloved figure for his
inspirational leadership.
Ardhendu Kumar
Dey (2022)
Veteran Assam politician and minister who dedicated decades to public service
and development in the Hojai region.
🌍 International Personalities
Bob Hope (2003)
British-American entertainer, comedian, actor, and singer
who had a celebrated and lengthy career across radio, film, and television.
Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi (1980)
The last Shah of Iran, whose reign ended with the 1979
Islamic Revolution; he died in exile in Egypt on this day.
🔚 Final Thoughts
27 July is a
date marked by peace and governance—from Korea’s ceasefire and jet-age aviation
to India’s paramilitary foundations and Assam’s service legacy. It also reminds
us that regional leaders like Ardhendu Dey helped shape development in their
communities with lasting commitment.
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