November 27WilliamIII1835 James Pratt and John Smith became the last people to be executed in England for sodomy.1856 WilliamIII (pictured) unilaterally revised the constitution of Luxembourg, greatly expanding his powers as grand duke.1963 President Lyndon B. Johnson delivered the "Let Us Continue" speech, in which he advocated for civil-rights legislation and national cohesion, to a joint session of the U.S. Congress five days after the assassination of John F. Kennedy.2009 Lady Gaga performed the first concert of The Monster Ball Tour, which became the highest-grossing tour in history for a debut headlining artist.Jacopo Mazzoni (b.1548)Katherine Sleeper Walden (b.1862)Harvey Milk (d.1978)Harrie Massey (d.1983)More anniversaries: November 26November 27November 28ArchiveBy emailList of days of the yearAbout