Welcome to Sunday, October 27, 2024. It is the 301st day of the year, with 65 days remaining.
Historical Events on This Day:
On October 27, 2018, a tragic event unfolded as a gunman attacked Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue, resulting in the death of 11 people and injuring six others. The perpetrator, Robert Bowers, targeted the Jewish community in the deadliest attack of its kind in U.S. history. Bowers received a death sentence in 2023 for his actions.
Other significant events on this date:
– In 1787, the first of the Federalist Papers, advocating for the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, was published.
– During the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962, a U-2 reconnaissance aircraft was shot down over Cuba, leading to the death of U.S. Air Force Maj. Rudolf Anderson Jr.
– In 1995, a sniper at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, killed one soldier and wounded 18 others. The perpetrator, William J. Kreutzer, was later sentenced to life in prison.
– Hurricane Mitch struck the western Caribbean in 1998, causing widespread devastation and thousands of deaths in Central America.
– The Boston Red Sox clinched their first World Series victory since 1918 by sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals in 2004.
Notable Birthdays Today:
- Actor-comedian John Cleese turns 85.
- Author Maxine Hong Kingston celebrates her 84th birthday.
- Country singer Lee Greenwood is 82 years old today.
- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva marks his 79th birthday.
- Author Fran Lebowitz turns 74.
- Actor-director Roberto Benigni celebrates his 72nd birthday.
- Golf Hall of Famer Patty Sheehan is 68 today.
- Singer Simon Le Bon from Duran Duran turns 66.
- Internet news editor Matt Drudge is 58.
- Author Anthony Doerr celebrates his 51st birthday.
- Violinist Vanessa-Mae turns 46.
- TV personality Kelly Osbourne celebrates her 40th birthday.
