Historical Events
- Dow Jones crashes 554.26 points (7.18%) to close at 7,161.15; tenth largest percentage decline in the index since 1915
Event of Interest
Intel Corp buys Digital Equipment's semiconductor manufacturing operation for $700 million
- Microsoft argues it should be "free from government interference"
- US releases a redesigned $50 bill; anti-counterfeit measures include color shifting ink, embedded security thread, and microprint
Famous Birthdays
- Jess Carter, English-American footballer (Chelsea), born in Warwick, England
Lonzo Ball (26 years old)
American NBA basketball player (Los Angeles Lakers, New Orleans Pelicans, Chicago Bulls), born in Anaheim, California
About October 27, 1997
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 8 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Scorpio
Holidays: Labour Day (New Zealand), October Bank Holiday (Ireland)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Candle In The Wind 1997/Something About The Way You Look Tonight - Elton John
#1 Song: Barbie Girl - Aqua
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
Year of the Monkey