Historical Events
- Rare Pacific hurricane kills 2,000 in Western Mexico
Famous Birthdays
- Rick Carlisle, American basketball guard and head coach (Dallas Mavericks 2008-19; Indiana Pacers; NBA Coach of the Year 2002, Detroit Pistons), born in Ogdensburg, New York
- Víctor Luna, Colombian soccer defender (21 caps; Atlético Nacional, América de Cali), born in Medellín, Colombia (d. 2024)
About October 27, 1959
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 6 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin
#1 Song: Travellin' Light - Cliff Richard & The Shadows
