What Happened on February 27, 2014

Historical Events

  • Arseniy Yatsenyuk appointed Prime Minister of Ukraine
  • Chaos erupts after the Swedish Public Employment Service mistakenly invites 61,000 people to a job interview in Stockholm
  • Republic of Crimea announces a referendum and ousts its regional government
  • Unmarked Russia special forces invade neighboring Crimea, Ukraine to assist pro-Russian nationalists, occupying government buildings in preparation for annexation
  • US Republican Governor Jan Brewer vetoes a "religious freedom" bill that would have allowed businesses to turn away gay customers

About February 27, 2014

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 10 years, 2 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Dark Horse - Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J
  • UK #1 Song: Money On My Mind - Sam Smith