What Happened on October 27?
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EVENTS ON OCTOBER 27
Explore the most important historical events that happened on October 27, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
World War I
Year:
1914
World War I: The new British battleship HMS Audacious is sunk by a minefield laid by the armed German merchant-cruiser Berlin.
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Franco-Prussian War
Year:
1870
Franco-Prussian War: Marshal Bazaine surrenders to Prussian forces at the conclusion of the Siege of Metz along with 140,000 French soldiers.
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American Civil War
Year:
1863
American Civil War: Union forces led by General William F. Smith defeat Confederate forces in the Battle of Brown's Ferry, opening up a supply line to the besieged city of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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Lilburn Boggs
Year:
1838
Missouri governor Lilburn Boggs issues the Extermination Order, which orders all Mormons to leave the state or be killed.
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Battle of Segale
Year:
1916
Negus Mikael, marching on the Ethiopian capital in support of his son Emperor Iyasu V, is defeated by Fitawrari Habte Giyorgis, securing the throne for Empress Zewditu I.
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Regional Congress of Peasants, Workers and Insurgents
Year:
1919
The Fourth Regional Congress of Peasants, Workers and Insurgents is held by the Makhnovshchina at Oleksandrivsk.
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Abdication of Edward VIII
Year:
1936
Abdication Crisis: Mrs. Wallis Simpson obtains her divorce, which would eventually allow her to marry King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom, thus forcing his abdication from the throne.
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London Naval Treaty
Year:
1930
Ratifications are exchanged in London for the first London Naval Treaty go into effect immediately, further limiting the expensive naval arms race among its five signatories.
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BIRTHS ON OCTOBER 27
Discover famous people and historical figures born on October 27, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Lara Parker
Year of birth:
1938
Lara Parker, American actress and author (died 2023)
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Dallas Frazier
Year of birth:
1939
Dallas Frazier, American country music singer-songwriter (died 2022)
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Alma Powell
Year of birth:
1937
Alma Powell, American audiologist (died 2024)
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Mauricio de Sousa
Year of birth:
1935
Maurício de Sousa, Brazilian journalist and cartoonist
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Charlie Tagawa
Year of birth:
1935
Charlie Tagawa, Japanese-American banjo player and educator (died 2017)
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John Cleese
Year of birth:
1939
John Cleese, English actor, comedian, screenwriter and producer
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Maxine Hong Kingston
Year of birth:
1940
Maxine Hong Kingston, American author and academic
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Dick Trickle
Year of birth:
1941
Dick Trickle, American race car driver (died 2013)
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DEATHS ON OCTOBER 27
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on October 27, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Marcel Cerdan
Year of death:
1949
Marcel Cerdan, Algerian-French boxer (born 1916)
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William Fay
Year of death:
1947
William Fay, Irish actor and producer, co-founded the Abbey Theatre (born 1872)
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Tom Wass
Year of death:
1953
Thomas Wass, English cricketer (born 1873)
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Jim McGirr
Year of death:
1957
James McGirr, Australian politician, 28th Premier of New South Wales (born 1890)
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Enrico Mattei
Year of death:
1962
Enrico Mattei, Italian businessman and politician (born 1906)
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Judith Auer
Year of death:
1944
Judith Auer, German World War II resistance fighter (born 1905)
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Helmuth Hübener
Year of death:
1942
Helmuth Hübener, German activist (born 1925)
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Warren Wood
Year of death:
1926
Warren Wood, American golfer and soldier (born 1887)
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HOLIDAYS ON OCTOBER 27
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on October 27 around the world.
Abbán
Christian feast day: Abbán
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International Religious Freedom Act of 1998
International Religious Freedom Day (United States)
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Navy Day
Navy Day (United States) (unofficial, official date is October 13)
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World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
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Oran of Iona
Christian feast day: Oran of Iona
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October 27 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: October 27 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Frumentius
Christian feast day: Frumentius (Roman Catholic Church)
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Kaleb of Axum
Christian feast day: Kaleb of Axum
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