1. On November 27, 1785, representatives from various Georgia counties gathered in Augusta to establish the University of Georgia as the first public university in America.

2. In 1838, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia Joseph Henry Lumpkin was born. Lumpkin played a significant role in establishing the Georgia court system and his contributions helped shape the legal profession throughout the state.

3. In 1860, Governor Joseph E. Brown convened the Georgia Secession Convention in Milledgeville. The Convention ultimately voted in favor of Georgia's secession from the United States, leading to the state's involvement in the Civil War.

4. On November 27, 1917, legendary jazz musician and Georgia native Johnny Mercer was born. Mercer is known for his contributions to the American songbook, penning classics like "Moon River" and "That Old Black Magic".

5. In 1973, "The Battle of Georgia" took place between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. The Bulldogs emerged victorious with a score of 28-23, solidifying their position as one of the state's top college football programs.