What Happened on October 27, 1991

Historical Events

  • "AndrĂ© 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 29 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Romantic - Karyn White
  • UK #1 Song: The Fly - U2