This Day in History for October 27

OCT 27 Tuesday 2026
Featured event 2019

The Mocking of Christ (pictured) by Cimabue sold at auction in France for €19.5…

The Mocking of Christ (pictured) by Cimabue sold at auction in France for €19.5 million, a record for a pre-1500 artwork.

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“Lost time is never found again.”

— Benjamin Franklin
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  1. 2019
    Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant founder and leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi…

    Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant founder and leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi kills himself and three children by detonating a suicide vest during the U.S. military Barisha raid in northwestern Syria.

  2. 2018
    A gunman opens fire on a Pittsburgh synagogue killing eleven and injuring six

    A gunman opens fire on a Pittsburgh synagogue killing eleven and injuring six, including four police officers.

  3. 2018
    Leicester helicopter crash

    Leicester City F.C. owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha dies in a helicopter crash along with four others after a Premier League match against West Ham United at the King Power Stadium in Leicester, England.

  4. 2017
    Catalonia declares independence from Spain

    Catalonia declares independence from Spain.

  5. 2014
    Britain withdraws from Afghanistan at the end of Operation Herrick

    Britain withdraws from Afghanistan at the end of Operation Herrick, after 12 years four months and seven days.

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On This Day Quote

“Lost time is never found again.”

— Benjamin Franklin

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on October 27?

One highlighted entry is from 2019: The Mocking of Christ (pictured) by Cimabue sold at auction in France for €19.5 million, a record for a pre-1500 artwork.

Who was born on October 27?

People listed for October 27 include Haruka Kudō (singer) (1999), Lonzo Ball (1997), and Rasmus Andersson (1996).

What observances fall on October 27?

Observances listed for October 27 include Independence Day (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines), celebrates the independence of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from United Kingdom in 1979., World Day for Audiovisual Heritage, and Flag Day (Greece).

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