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This day in history
October 27
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2019
The Mocking of Christ (pictured) by Cimabue sold at auction in France for €19.5 million, a record for a pre-1500 artwork. The Mocking of Christ (Cimabue) →
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2011
Michael D. Higgins (pictured) was elected President of Ireland with far more votes than any politician in the country's history. Michael D. Higgins →
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2004
The Boston Red Sox completed a sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals to win the 2004 World Series, breaking the so-called "Curse of the Bambino". Boston Red Sox →
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1999
Armed men led by Nairi Hunanyan carried out a mass shooting at the Armenian parliament, killing Prime Minister Vazgen Sargsyan (pictured), National Assembly speaker Karen Demirchyan, and six others. Nairi Hunanyan →
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1993
Widerøe Flight 744 suffered a controlled flight into terrain while on approach to Namsos Airport, Norway, killing two crew members and four passengers. Widerøe Flight 744 →
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1992
U.S. Navy Petty Officer Allen R. Schindler Jr. was killed in Sasebo, Japan, for being gay, which led to the U.S. Armed Forces' "don't ask, don't tell" policy. Petty officer third class →
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1980
The Chun Doo-hwan government arrested 153 people related to the Jogye Order, which is considered an abuse of state power. Chun Doo-hwan →
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1967
American Catholic priest Philip Berrigan led a protest against the Vietnam War by pouring blood over Selective Service records in Baltimore, Maryland. Philip Berrigan →
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1964
Actor Ronald Reagan delivered a speech on behalf of Republican presidential candidate Barry Goldwater, launching his own political career, which culminated in him serving two full terms as U.S. president. Ronald Reagan →
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1946
Inter-religious riots in which Hindu mobs targeted Muslim families began in the Indian state of Bihar, resulting in thousands of deaths. 1946 Bihar riots →
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1942
The Empire of Japan achieved a pyrrhic victory against the United States at the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands. Empire of Japan →
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1914
World War I: The Royal Navy dreadnought HMS Audacious was sunk by a mine, but its loss was kept secret for four years. World War I →