Historical Events
- 18 people are killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan
- 38 people are killed in a series of car bombings in Bagdhad, Iraq
Sports History
American Serena Williams wins her 4th season ending tennis title; beats Li Na of China 2–6, 6–3, 6–0 in the WTA Championship final in Istanbul, Turkey
F1 World Champion
German Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel wins the Indian Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit to clinch his 4th straight F1 World Drivers Championship; 6th consecutive GP victory
- Giorgi Margvelashvili wins the Georgian Presidential election in a landslide victory
Famous Deaths
- Lou Reed, American rock singer-songwriter (Velvet Underground - "Sweet Jane"; solo -"Take A Walk On The Wild Side"), dies from liver disease at 71
Died in 2013 2013 Highlights
About October 27, 2013
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 10 years, 6 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Royals - Lorde
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