1. On November 27, 1901, Charles F. Kellerman was born in Danville, Virginia. Kellerman was a renowned botanist, best known for his work in the taxonomy of grasses. He served as the curator of the Grass Collection at the Smithsonian Institution for over 30 years, establishing it as one of the most comprehensive collections of grasses in the world.

2. November 27, 1939, marked the opening of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia. The Parkway is a 469-mile scenic drive through the Appalachian Mountains, connecting Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina.

3. In 1963, on November 27, Virginia military bases were on high alert due to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The Pentagon, located just across the Potomac River from Virginia, was also in a state of heightened security.

4. On November 27, 1907, the Virginia State Capitol building in Richmond suffered a devastating fire. The fire destroyed much of the building's interior, including the House and Senate chambers. Although the building was eventually restored, it was not fully operational again until 1916.

5. In 1703, on November 27, the Great Falls of the Potomac River were first noted by the English explorer John Lederer. The Great Falls are a series of rapids and waterfalls located on the Potomac River between Virginia and Maryland. They are now protected as part of the Great Falls Park unit of the National Park Service.