1. 1956: US Air Force Jet Crashes in Albuquerque
On September 27, 1956, a US Air Force F-100D Super Sabre crashed into a residential area in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The jet had experienced engine trouble and the pilot ejected, but the plane continued on its trajectory until it hit a house, killing the pilot and two people on the ground.

2. 1821: Mexican Independence Day
September 27 marks the anniversary of Mexico's declaration of independence from Spain in 1821. New Mexico, which was then part of the Mexican territory, celebrated the event with various festivals and ceremonies.

3. 2008: Historic Route 66 Hosts Annual Festival in Gallup
Every September, the city of Gallup, New Mexico hosts the Route 66 Festival to celebrate the historic highway and its impact on the state's economy and culture. In 2008, the festival featured live music, vintage car shows, arts and crafts vendors, and a parade.

4. 1944: First Atomic Bomb Test at Alamogordo
On July 16, 1945, the US government successfully tested the first atomic bomb in Alamogordo, New Mexico. The top-secret operation, code-named "Trinity," was part of the Manhattan Project, which developed nuclear weapons during World War II.

5. 1974: Hurricane Kathleen Hits Albuquerque
On September 27, 1974, Hurricane Kathleen made landfall near Puerto Penasco, Mexico, and then traveled north and east, causing heavy rains and flooding in New Mexico. The city of Albuquerque was particularly hard hit, with 2.75 inches of rain falling in just one hour, causing flash floods and mudslides.