Here are some historical events that occurred on March 27 in the United States:
- 1794: The United States Congress passes the Naval Act, authorizing the building of six naval frigates, which become the backbone of the U.S. Navy during the early years of the nation.
- 1836: The Battle of Goliad takes place during the Texas Revolution, resulting in a decisive victory for the Mexican Army over Texan forces.
- 1912: First Lady Helen Taft and the wife of the Japanese ambassador plant cherry blossom trees along the Tidal Basin in Washington D.C., marking the beginning of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
- 1964: The strongest earthquake ever recorded in North America, measuring 9.2 on the Richter scale, strikes Alaska, causing widespread destruction and a tsunami that kills over 100 people.
- 1965: The U.S. Army begins deploying combat troops to Vietnam, marking the beginning of a major escalation of U.S. involvement in the conflict.
- 1977: Two Boeing 747 jumbo jets collide on the runway of Tenerife's Los Rodeos Airport, resulting in 583 deaths and becoming the deadliest aviation accident in history.
- 1980: Mount St. Helens, a volcano in Washington state, begins a series of small eruptions that eventually lead to a massive eruption on May 18, 1980, which kills 57 people and causes billions of dollars in damage.
- 1998: The Food and Drug Administration approves Viagra, the first oral medication for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, launching a billion-dollar industry.
- 2020: The United States surpasses 100,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19, marking a major milestone in the ongoing pandemic.
These are just a few of the many historical events that have occurred on March 27 in the United States.
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