What Happened on October 27, 1986

• British government deregulates financial markets in a "Big Bang", enhancing London's status as a financial capital while increasing income inequality
• MLB World Series: NY Mets win their second title; beat Boston Red Sox, 8-5 at Shea Stadium for 4 games to 3 series win; MVP: Mets infielder Ray Knight

• Alba Flores, Spanish actress (Money Heist), born in Madrid, Spain
• David Warner, Australian cricket batsman (HS 335no 2019; 2nd highest by an Australian; "Sandpaper-gate" 2018 12-month suspension), born in Sydney, Australia
• Inbar Lavi, Israeli actress (Prison Break, Lucifer), born in Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv, Israel
• Matty Pattison, South African footballer (Whickham), born in Johannesburg, South Africa

• Alan Branscombe, British jazz and session pianist, vibraphonist, and saxophonist (Tubby Hayes; Beatles - "Got To Get You Into My Life"), dies at 50

Holidays: Labour Day (New Zealand), October Bank Holiday (Ireland)

• #1 Song: True Colors - Cyndi Lauper
• #1 Song: Every Loser Wins - Nick Berry