Historical Events
- 1st edition of Elseviers Weekly newspaper (Elseviers Magazine)
- Baldwin Bergerson's musical "Carib Song" closes at Adelphi Theater, NYC, after 36 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Carrie Snodgress, American actress (Diary of Mad Housewife), born in Barrington, Illinois (d. 2004)
- John Kane, British stage and screen actor (Royal Shakespeare Company; Doctor Who) and screenwriter (Terry and June), born in Dundee, Angus, Scotland
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (78 years old)
35th President of Brazil (2003-11 and 2023-), born in Caetés, Pernambuco, Brazil
About October 27, 1945
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 6 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Scorpio