October 27

October 27: This Day in History

• 1787— The first of the Federalist Papers was published, beginning a series of essays that shaped American constitutional thought.
• 1904— The New York City subway opened, becoming the first underground rapid transit line in the United States.
• 1962— Soviet officer Vasili Arkhipov refused to authorize a nuclear torpedo launch, likely preventing nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
• 1997— Asian stock markets crashed, triggering a sharp sell-off on Wall Street and reviving fears of a global recession.

Famous Birthdays on October 27

• Theodore Roosevelt (1858) — 26th U.S. president and conservationist
• Dylan Thomas (1914) — Welsh poet
• John Cleese (1939) — Monty Python comedian
• Roberto Benigni (1952) — Italian actor and filmmaker
• Kelly Osbourne (1984) — TV personality and fashion designer

What Happens on October 27?

Did You Know? October 27 Fun Facts

• Theodore Roosevelt is the youngest person ever to become U.S. president, taking office at age 42.
• The New York City subway opened with just 28 stations and has since grown to 472 stations.
• Vasili Arkhipov's decision during the Cuban Missile Crisis earned him the informal title 'the man who saved the world.'

Count Down to Events on October 27

• How many days until 1989, Taylor's Version?