1. On December 27, 1904, a historic fire occurred in the city of Nome, Alaska. The fire destroyed nearly all of the city's business district, leaving only a few buildings intact. It was a devastating blow to the people of Nome, who had to rebuild from scratch.

2. December 27, 1945, marked the end of World War II for the USS Kete, a submarine of the United States Navy. The Kete sank several Japanese vessels during the war, including a destroyer and a carrier.

3. In 1986, a massive blizzard hit the Aleutian Islands on December 27, causing widespread damage and power outages. The storm was one of the most severe to hit the region in recent history.

4. On December 27, 2004, an earthquake with a magnitude of 8.1 struck off the coast of Alaska, triggering a tsunami. While there was significant damage to the area, no human lives were lost in the event.

5. December 27, 2018, witnessed the historic swearing-in of Alaska's first female governor, Governor-elect Mike Dunleavy. This marked a significant milestone in Alaska's political history, and Governor Dunleavy continues to serve in this position today.