List of 27 Major News Events in History, Most Important Historical Events in 27
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 13, 27 | Octavian transfers the state to the free disposal of the Roman Senate and the people. He receives Spain, Gaul, and Syria as his province for ten years. |
| January 16, 27 | Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus is granted the title Augustus by the Roman Senate, marking the beginning of the Roman Empire. |