September 27 in history: Germany, Italy and Japan sign the Tripartite Pact in Berlin, and more

 | Updated: Sep 27, 2021, 08:06 AM IST

Here is what happened in the history today.

World's first public railway to use steam locomotives opens in UK

World's first public railway to use steam locomotives opens in UK.

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Constantine I of Greece abdicates in favour of his son

Constantine I of Greece abdicates in favour of his son.

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WWII: Germany, Italy, and Japan sign the Tripartite Pact in Berlin.

WWII: Germany, Italy, and Japan sign the Tripartite Pact in Berlin.

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Taliban takes over Kabul, declaring Afghanistan an Islamic state.

Taliban takes over Kabul, declaring Afghanistan an Islamic state.

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Indian Supreme Court strikes down Section 497, 158-year-old adultery law

Indian Supreme Court strikes down Section 497, 158-year-old adultery law.

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