On This Day: November 27
Tornado Talk Summary
Eighteen tornadoes were confirmed across parts of the South on November 27, 1994. We look at one of the F3 tornadoes in this summary. It hit parts of Shelby and Fayette Counties in Tennessee and caused tremendous damage to the Germantown area. Read the full summary here!Â
SIGTOR Spotlight
Highlighting a Tornado Before 1950
from Significant Tornadoes by Thomas Grazulis!
November 27, 1934: A possible F2 moved northeast through Desha County, AR. Two small homes were destroyed on the south edge of McGehee.Â
Twister From The 2000s
On November 27, 2005, an F3 tornado hit Plumerville, AR. A person was killed when their car was thrown from Interstate 40. Source.Â
Weather Rewind
There is more weather phenomenon than just tornadoes?Â
On This Day in OTHER weather history!
November 27, 1898: A nor’easter battered New England, causing extensive damage. At least 400 people were killed as over 150 ships sunk. 192 deaths occurred when the SS Portland was destroyed. Source.Â
Pieces of the Past
A Look Back Through The Ages! On This Day In History!Â
Sources: onthisday.com, thisdayinmusic.com & Britannica!Â
Historical Event
On this day in 1978, San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk assassinated by former Supervisor Dan White at City Hall. Check out more historical events at onthisday.com!Â
Famous Birthday
On this day in 1942, Jimi Hendrix, American rock guitarist, singer, and composer, was born in Seattle, Washington. He died in 1970. Source:Â Britannica.Â
Film & TV
On this day in 1961, KHAW TV channel 11 in Hilo, HI (NBC) begins broadcasting! Get more daily history at onthisday.com!Â
Music Trivia
On this day in 1991, Freddie Mercury’s funeral service was conducted by a Zoroastrian priest, for 35 of his close friends and family, with Elton John and the remaining members of Queen among those in attendance. Mercury was cremated at Kensal Green Cemetery, West London, England. Get into the groove with more music trivia at thisdayinmusic.com!Â
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