Other Notable Events for October 27

History & Quotes / October 27, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1682, the city of Philadelphia was founded by William Penn to serve as the capital of the Pennsylvania Colony.

In 1787, a New York newspaper published the first of 77 ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for October 27

History & Quotes / October 27, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Humanist Erasmus in 1469
- explorer Capt. James Cook in 1728
- musician Niccolo Paganini in 1782
- sewing machine developer Isaac Singer in 1811
- ...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / October 27, 2024

Today is Sunday, Oct. 27, the 301st day of 2024 with 65 to follow.

The moon is waning. Morning stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and ...Read More

This Day in History, October 27

History & Quotes / October 27, 2024

On October 27th, 1904, the first New York City Subway line opened.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / October 26, 2024

A thought for the day: Human rights are women's rights and women's rights are human rights. -- former first lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

Other Notable Events for October 26

History & Quotes / October 26, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1825, the Erie Canal, America's first man-made waterway, was opened, linking the Great Lakes and Atlantic Ocean via the Hudson River.

In 1881, the storied gunfight at the O...Read More