Historical Events
- "André Heller's Wonderhouse", starring Billy Barty, closes at Broadhurst Theatre, NYC, after 9 performances
World Series
Baseball World Series: Minnesota Twins beat Atlanta Braves, 1-0 in 10 in Game 7 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome; win 2nd title since move to Minneapolis; MVP: Twins pitcher Jack Morris
Event of Interest
Revival of Harold Pinter's stage drama "The Homecoming" opens at Criterion Theater. NYC; for limited run of 49 performances
Famous Weddings
- British "Thompson Twins" singer Tom Bailey (37) weds New Zealand visual artist and "Thompson Twins" bandmate Alannah Currie (34) at Graceland Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada; divorce in 2003
Famous Deaths
- Andrzej Panufnik, Polish-British conductor and composer (Arbor Cosmica; Sinfonia Sacra), dies at 77
- George Barker, English poet, dies at 78
- Pyke Koch, Dutch magic realism painter (Dolores' Breakfast), dies at 90
Died in 1991 1991 Highlights
About October 27, 1991
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 32 years, 5 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Romantic - Karyn White
- #1 Song: The Fly - U2