On This Day – 27 July

27 July marks breakthroughs in peace, aviation, India’s public service legacy, and Assam’s political developments.

On This Day – 27 July

🌍 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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