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.
politicswar
What Happened on October 27?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for October 27 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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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".
sports
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.
politics
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.
disastersports
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.
artseconomics
Birthdays on October 27(5)
1996🎂 Birth
Rasmus Andersson
Rasmus Andersson is a Swedish professional ice hockey player.
sports
1996🎂 Birth
Kim Woo-seok
Kim Woo-seok is a South Korean singer and actor.
entertainmentmusic
1997🎂 Birth
Lonzo Ball
Lonzo Ball is an American professional basketball player.
sports
1999🎂 Birth
Haruka Kudo
Haruka Kudo is a Japanese singer and actress.
entertainmentmusic
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.
politics
2018🕊️ Death
Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha
Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was a Thai businessman and chairman of Leicester City F.C., born in 1958.
economicssports
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.
politicswar
2025🕊️ Death
Prunella Scales
Prunella Scales was an English actress, born in 1932.
entertainment
October 27 in History
October 27 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on October 27
Examples currently recorded for October 27 include Armenian Parliament Shooting (1999), 2004 World Series (2004), Michael D. Higgins elected President of Ireland (2011). View all events →
Birthdays on October 27
People recorded as born on October 27 include Rasmus Andersson, Kim Woo-seok, Lonzo Ball. View all birthdays →
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?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for October 27: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for October 27?
- One event currently recorded for October 27 is: Armenian Parliament Shooting.
- Who was born on October 27?
- People recorded as born on October 27 include Rasmus Andersson, Kim Woo-seok, Lonzo Ball.
- How many historical events are recorded for October 27?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for October 27.
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