1. In 1864, the Battle of Athens took place in Limestone County during the American Civil War. Union troops under General Robert Granger and Confederate troops under General Nathan Bedford Forrest clashed in a fierce engagement that lasted nearly five hours. Despite initial success by the Confederates, the Union ultimately emerged victorious.

2. On September 27, 1930, the first game was played at the newly-built Legion Field in Birmingham. The stadium, which was constructed by the Works Progress Administration during the Great Depression, has since become a beloved landmark in the city and has hosted numerous major sporting events over the years.

3. In 1997, an F3 tornado tore through Tuscaloosa and Jefferson Counties, causing extensive damage and claiming one life. The tornado, which was part of a larger outbreak that struck the southeastern United States, was one of the most destructive tornadoes to hit Alabama in the 1990s.

4. September 27, 1906 saw the dedication of Mobile's historic Fort Conde. Originally built by the French in the early 18th century, the fort played a key role in protecting the city and its port during its early years. Today, it is one of Mobile's most popular tourist attractions.

5. On September 27, 1965, the U.S. Department of Defense announced that it had selected Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville as the site of a new missile command center. The facility would later become known as the Army Aviation and Missile Command, and would remain a key military installation throughout the remainder of the 20th century.