1. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway was officially incorporated on February 27, 1909. The iconic racetrack is known worldwide for hosting the Indianapolis 500 and other major racing events.

2. On February 27, 1813, United States military forces led by General William Henry Harrison fought against Shawnee warriors in the Battle of the Mississinewa in north-central Indiana. The battle was part of the larger War of 1812.

3. Indiana became the 19th state in the United States on December 11, 1816. February 27, 1919 marked the 103rd anniversary of Indiana's statehood.

4. On February 27, 1947, the Indiana state legislature approved the formation of the Indiana State Police Department. Today, the department serves as the primary law enforcement agency for much of the state.

5. The Indiana Fever, a professional women's basketball team based in Indianapolis, selected future WNBA star Tamika Catchings with the third overall pick in the 2001 WNBA Draft on February 27, 2001. Catchings went on to become one of the greatest players in WNBA history and led the Fever to a championship in 2012.