October 27
What happened on October 27 in history
7 events fall on October 27, from 1275 to 1971. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.
Events on October 27
1275
Amsterdam's traditional founding
A toll privilege is the first document to mention the settlement.
1275
Amsterdam's first mention
A toll privilege names the settlement on the Amstel.
1904
The New York subway opens
The first underground line carries 150,000 passengers on day one.
1961
Standoff at Checkpoint Charlie
American and Soviet tanks face each other across the Berlin crossing.
1962
Vasili Arkhipov refuses to fire
A Soviet officer blocks the launch of a nuclear torpedo near Cuba.
1962
Arkhipov says no
A Soviet officer refuses to arm a nuclear torpedo during the missile crisis.
1971
Congo becomes Zaire
Mobutu renames the country.
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