On this day in Europe - 27 February
27 February 2026
On this day in 1861, Tsar Alexander II abolishes serfdom in Russia.
On this day in 1900, Fußball-Club Bayern München is founded.
On this day in 1933, the Reichstag, Germany’s parliament, is destroyed by fire, possibly set by the Nazis, who blame Dutch communist Marinus van der Lubbe.
On this day in 2006, the International Court of Justice in The Hague begins hearings on a genocide case involving Serbia and Croatia during the Yugoslav Wars.
On this day in 1900, Fußball-Club Bayern München is founded.
On this day in 1933, the Reichstag, Germany’s parliament, is destroyed by fire, possibly set by the Nazis, who blame Dutch communist Marinus van der Lubbe.
On this day in 2006, the International Court of Justice in The Hague begins hearings on a genocide case involving Serbia and Croatia during the Yugoslav Wars.