1. On December 27, 1904, the first subway line in New York City opened to the public. The line ran from City Hall to 145th Street and Broadway and was a major landmark in the development of modern transportation in the city.

2. In 1951, the first broadcast of "Colgate Comedy Hour" aired on December 27th. The show featured some of the biggest names in comedy, including Abbott and Costello, Bob Hope, and Jimmy Durante.

3. December 27, 1977, was the day the iconic Studio 54 nightclub officially closed its doors for the last time. The club had been the center of the New York City nightlife scene in the late 1970s and early 1980s and was known for its celebrity clientele and wild parties.

4. On December 27, 1831, Charles Darwin set sail on the HMS Beagle, launching his famous journey to the Galapagos Islands and his eventual development of the theory of evolution. Darwin spent five years exploring the islands and gathering data that would shape his landmark scientific contributions.

5. December 27, 1932, was the birthdate of actress and singer Jane Fonda. Fonda became known for her roles in films like "Klute" and "Coming Home" and later became an outspoken activist on a range of social and political issues.