1999⚡ Event
Armenian Parliament Shooting
Armed men led by Nairi Hunanyan carried out a mass shooting at the Armenian parliament. Prime Minister Vazgen Sargsyan, National Assembly speaker Karen Demirchyan, and six others were killed.
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What Happened on October 27?
Discover 15 historical moments on October 27 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on October 27(5)
2004⚡ Event
2004 World Series
The Boston Red Sox completed a sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals to win the 2004 World Series, breaking the so-called "Curse of the Bambino".
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2011⚡ Event
Michael D. Higgins elected President of Ireland
Michael D. Higgins was elected President of Ireland with far more votes than any politician in the country's history.
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2018⚡ Event
Leicester helicopter crash
Thai businessman and Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha along with four others were killed in a helicopter crash near the King Power Stadium in Leicester, England.
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2019⚡ Event
Cimabue's Mocking of Christ
The Mocking of Christ by Cimabue sold at auction in France for €19.5 million, a record for a pre-1500 artwork.
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Famous Birthdays on October 27(5)
Notable Deaths on October 27(5)
2016🕊️ Death
Takahito, Prince Mikasa
Takahito, Prince Mikasa, a member of the Imperial Family of Japan, died on this date. He was born in 1915.
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2018🕊️ Death
Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha
Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was a Thai businessman and chairman of Leicester City F.C., born in 1958.
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2019🕊️ Death
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was the leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), who died by suicide in 1971.
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October 27 in History
October 27 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1999 to the present day.
Major Events on October 27
Among the most notable events on October 27: Armenian Parliament Shooting (1999), 2004 World Series (2004), Michael D. Higgins elected President of Ireland (2011). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on October 27
Notable figures born on October 27 include Rasmus Andersson, Kim Woo-seok, Lonzo Ball. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on October 27
Remembered figures who died on October 27 include Takahito, Prince Mikasa, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on October 27?
- October 27 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on October 27?
- One of the most notable events on October 27 is: Armenian Parliament Shooting.
- Who was born on October 27?
- Famous figures born on October 27 include Rasmus Andersson, Kim Woo-seok, Lonzo Ball.
- How many historical events happened on October 27?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on October 27, spanning centuries of world history.
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