What Happened on December 27, 2007

Historical Events

Benazir Bhutto Assassinated

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto is assassinated by a suicide bomber in Rawalpindi

Famous Deaths

Benazir Bhutto (1953-2007)

12th Prime Minister of Pakistan and 1st female leader of a Muslim nation, assassinated in Rawalpindi by a suicide bomber at 54

  • Jaan Kross, Estonian writer (b. 1920)
  • Jerzy Kawalerowicz, Polish film director (b. 1922)
  • Pedro Gastão of Orléans-Braganza, grandson of Emperor Pedro I of Brazil and claimant to the throne of Brazil, dies at 94
Died in 2007 2007 Highlights

About December 27, 2007

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 16 years, 4 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: No One - Alicia Keys
  • UK #1 Song: When You Believe - Leon Jackson