The word "today" was generally written as two words until the 16th Century, then as "to-day" until the early 20th Century. Learn something about everything with our daily dose of bite-sized facts! Today is Sunday, September 27, 2026. It’s the 270 th day of the year, and we’re on week 39. Every day is special for some reason, and today is no different! Here you’ll find some interesting facts & events that happened today in history, as well as The Fact Site’s Fact of the Day! Learn what special holiday falls on this day and how to celebrate it. You’ll also find out what famous people celebrate their birthdays today! We update this page daily, so if you have a few minutes spare, check out these events & facts that all help to make today a special day! Historical Events The world is full of things happening – all day, every day. But here are some notable events that happened today in history. The latter of two total lunar eclipses was seen from the Americas. Not only was this the second lunar eclipse in 2015, but it was also the final eclipse of a tetrad. A tetrad is a series of four lunar eclipses. Hurricane Gloria finally dissipated after ripping through North Eastern US since September 16. Fourteen people lost their lives, and the hurricane caused $900 million in damages. The first Ford Model T car was assembled. Only 1,000 of these early Model T's were produced. William the Conqueror set sail for England, landing on the coast, and marched to Hastings. These are just our highlighted events, but if you'd like to learn more about what happened on this day, you can check out the link below! Famous Birthdays Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, you're not the only one! Here are a few famous people that were also born on this day. American actress Jenna Ortega was born on September 27, 2002, in Coachella Valley, Palm Desert, California, USA. She is celebrating her 24th birthday today! Canadian singer Avril Lavigne was born on September 27, 1984, in Belleville, Ontario, Canada. She is celebrating her 42nd birthday today! American rapper Lil Wayne was born on September 27, 1982, in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. He is 44 years old today! Gwyneth Paltrow Gwyneth Paltrow American actress Gwyneth Paltrow was born on September 27, 1972, in Los Angeles, California, USA. She is celebrating her 54th birthday today! Today's Holidays Every day has special holidays that are celebrated throughout the world, and today is no different! Here's two of today's special holidays you can participate in. National Crush a Can Day Can you honestly look in the mirror and tell yourself that you recycle as much as you can? If not, National Crush a Can Day is a day for you! Today is a reminder to everyone that recycling and disposing of waste properly makes the world a better place for us all. World Tourism Day World Tourism Day was created to help develop global tourism in an accessible way for people of all abilities and financial backgrounds. Tourism is known to open people’s minds, which is why it’s important that everyone should be able to travel! Celebrate today by booking your next trip!

Shower Thoughts Don't you just love it when you're taking your morning shower, and that little voice in your head asks, " how many balloons would it take to float a human? " We all have these strange thoughts at random times - and here are our shower thoughts of the day. Fact Of The Day Australians produce twice as much carbon dioxide per person from coal power as Americans and five times the global average, emitting about 5.89 tons annually. Check out our daily facts page for fresh, random facts updated every day! Fast Facts About Today Day of Week Sunday Day of Year Day 270 Week Number Week 39 Moon Phase Full Moon Leap Year 2026 is not a leap year 2026 is not a leap year Zodiac Sign Libra Birthstone Sapphire Birth Flower Aster Every date has its own story. From headline-making moments in history to notable birthdays, seasonal traditions, and small daily curiosities, this page is a quick reminder that there’s always something worth learning. Check back anytime you want a fresh snapshot of what makes today truly unique. Continue Reading Ward, Luke. "Facts & Events That Happened Today In History." The Fact Site , 3 Feb. 2023, www.thefactsite.com/day/today/. Accessed 27 Sept. 2026. Ward, L. (2026, September 27). Facts & Events That Happened Today In History. The Fact Site. https://www.thefactsite.com/day/today/ Ward, Luke. "Facts & Events That Happened Today In History." The Fact Site , September 27, 2026. https://www.thefactsite.com/day/today/. Popular On This Day About The Author Luke Ward is the owner of The Fact Site. He has over 14 years of experience in researching, informative writing, fact-checking, SEO & web design. In his spare time, he loves to explore the world, drink coffee & attend trivia nights. Help Us Fact Check Accuracy is a continuous process. While we work hard to keep every detail correct and up to date, information can change, and mistakes can happen. If you notice anything that doesn’t seem right, we’d really appreciate your help. Please let us know using the form below, and our team will review it as soon as possible. Search For Facts About... Search For Facts About...