27

27 is a year in the 1st century. It was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Piso and Frugi.

 Events 
A fire in Rome. 
A poorly-built stadium in Fidenae collapses, as 20,000 of the 50,000 spectators died.
Apricots are brought to Rome from Asia.
An Arc of triumph is built in Rimini, in honor of Augustus.
Baptism of Jesus, according to one dating scheme.

 Births 
Agrippa II of Judea
Petronius, Roman writer
Wang Chong (Wang-Tch'oung), Chinese philosopher

 Deaths 

Jesus of Nazareth 
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