What Happened on October 27, 2008

Historical Events

  • The banking group BNP Paribas states that Australia is in a risky position with regards to the global financial crisis as foreign liabilities accounted for 60% of the nation's GDP

Famous Deaths

  • Bernard W. Rogers, United States Army general who served as the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army and NATO's Supreme Allied Commander, dies at 87
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights

About October 27, 2008

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 6 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Scorpio

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Whatever You Like - T.I.
  • UK #1 Song: The Promise - Girls Aloud