Historical Events
- France performs nuclear test at Mururoa atoll
- USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan
- Washington State University's running back Rueben Mayes sets collegiate football record of 357 yards rushing in one game (at Oregon)
Famous Birthdays
- Brady Quinn, American football quarterback (Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos) and broadcaster (CBS Sports HQ, Fox Sports), born in Columbus, Ohio
- Irfan Pathan, Indian cricket all-rounder (29 Tests, 1 x 100, HS 102, 100 wickets, BB 7/59; 120 ODIs; Baroda, Middlesex CCC, Kings XI Punjab, Delhi Daredevils), born in Vadodara, Gujarat, India
- Kelly Osbourne, English television personality (The Osbournes), born in Westminster, London
Famous Weddings
- "Jessie's Girl" singer Rick Springfield (35) weds Barbara Porter in Australia
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights
About October 27, 1984
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 39 years and 6 months
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Just Called To Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder
#1 Song: Freedom - Wham!
