October 27 On This Day in History Timeline

Notable Figures on October 27 (14)

• Abu Bakr (Born: 0573-10-27) — First Rightly Guided Caliph and esteemed companion of the Prophet Muhammad.
• Bernie Wrightson (Born: 1948-10-27) — American comic artist celebrated for Swamp Thing and intricate horror illustrations.
• Ivan III of Russia (Died: 1505-10-27) — Founder of the centralized Russian state and 'Third Rome' concept.
• James Cook (Born: 1728-10-27) — British explorer and naval officer who mapped the Pacific and circumnavigated New Zealand.
• John Cleese (Born: 1939-10-27) — Iconic English comedian and actor, known for satire, sketch comedy, and Monty Python.
• Lise Meitner (Died: 1968-10-27) — Pioneering nuclear physicist, instrumental in the discovery of nuclear fission.
• Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Born: 1945-10-27) — Brazilian politician and unionist who served as President of Brazil from 2003–2011 and since 2023.
• Marla Maples (Born: 1963-10-27) — American personality known for acting, modeling, and her relationship with Donald Trump.
• Niccolò Paganini (Born: 1782-10-27) — The most celebrated violin virtuoso of his time, Paganini shaped modern technique.
• Sylvia Plath (Born: 1932-10-27) — Pioneering confessional poetry, Sylvia Plath's work explored intense personal experience.
• Æthelstan (Died: 0939-10-27) — First recognized King of England, unifying the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms.
• Theodore Roosevelt (Born: 1858-10-27) — 26th U.S. President known for 'The Strenuous Life' and progressive reforms.
• Ulugh Beg (Died: 1449-10-27) — Timurid Sultan, renowned astronomer, and mathematician who fostered the Samarkand Renaissance.
• Vytautas the Great (Died: 1430-10-27) — Grand Duke of Lithuania, a pivotal figure in the nation's struggle for power and rebirth.