1. In 1953, a Category 4 hurricane hit Miami, Florida, causing significant damage and claiming the lives of three people.
2. On July 27, 1971, a record-breaking high temperature of 101 degrees Fahrenheit was recorded in Tallahassee, Florida.
3. In 1996, a bomb exploded at the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, killing one person and injuring many others. The suspect, Eric Rudolph, was later arrested in North Carolina on May 31, 2003.
4. On July 27, 2012, Tropical Storm Debby made landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida, causing flooding and wind damage. The storm also spawned several tornadoes across the state.
5. In 2019, the American alligator was named the official state reptile of Florida, joining other state symbols such as the orange blossom (state flower) and the manatee (state marine mammal).
5 Fun Facts About July 27 In Florida History
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