Year 27 (XXVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar.EventsBy placeRoman Empire Fire in Rome. A poorly-built amphitheatre in Fidenae collapses, killing 20,000 of the 50,000 spectators. Apricots are brought to Rome from Asia. An Arc of Triumph is erected in Rimini, in honor of Augustus.By topicReligionBaptism of Jesus, according to one dating scheme.