1. In 1836, the Cherokee Nation in Georgia signed a treaty with the United States government, ceding their lands to the state and agreeing to move westward on the Trail of Tears. This forced relocation resulted in the deaths of thousands of Cherokee people.

2. On June 27, 1859, the first successful oil well in Georgia was drilled in the town of Cedartown. This discovery led to a thriving oil industry in the state, which lasted until the early 20th century when oil fields began to dry up.

3. In 1943, the Liberty Ship S.S. Jeremiah O'Brien was launched from the Savannah River Shipyard in Savannah, Georgia. This historic ship played a key role in World War II, participating in both the D-Day invasion of Normandy and the Battle of Okinawa.

4. On June 27, 1964, civil rights activist Medgar Evers was assassinated in Jackson, Mississippi. Evers, who was the NAACP's first field officer in Mississippi, fought tirelessly against racial discrimination and segregation, becoming a symbol of the civil rights movement and inspiring others to continue the fight for equality.

5. In 1978, the Atlanta Braves baseball team played their final game at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium before moving to their new home, Turner Field. The stadium, which opened in 1966, was the scene of numerous memorable moments in Braves history, including Hank Aaron's record-breaking 715th home run in 1974.