2018: The Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh became the site of the deadliest attack against Jews in U.S. history. On October 27, a gunman, driven by anti-Semitic beliefs, entered the synagogue and opened fire during Sabbath services, tragically claiming the lives of 11 innocent people.

1787: The first of the Federalist Papers, a series of essays advocating for the ratification of the United States Constitution, was published, laying the foundation for the future of American governance.

1795: The Treaty of Madrid was signed between Spain and the United States, resolving boundary disputes and securing navigation rights for American ships on the Mississippi River. 

1838: Missouri Governor Lilburn Boggs issued the Extermination Order, which authorized the forced removal or extermination of the Mormon community in the state. This order resulted in the persecution and displacement of thousands of Mormons from Missouri.

1904: The inaugural New York City subway line opened on October 27, 1904. Spanning 9.1 miles, the route connected City Hall to 145th Street in Manhattan, revolutionizing transportation in the city.

1914: Dylan Thomas, the renowned author-poet, was born in Swansea, Wales, leaving an indelible mark on the literary world with his captivating works.

1941: The Chicago Daily Tribune controversially dismissed the possibility of war with Japan, asserting that an attack was militarily impossible, even suggesting that Hawaii was beyond the reach of their fleet. This editorial would soon be proven tragically wrong.

1954: Breaking barriers, U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin O. Davis Jr. became the first Black officer to attain the rank of brigadier general in the USAF, marking a significant milestone in the military's journey towards racial equality.

1962: Amidst the tension of the Cuban Missile Crisis, a U-2 reconnaissance aircraft was shot down over Cuba, resulting in the tragic death of its pilot, U.S. Air Force Maj. Rudolf Anderson Jr., highlighting the perilous nature of the conflict.

2004: The Boston Red Sox ended an 86-year drought by winning the World Series. Their four-game sweep against the St. Louis Cardinals not only broke the "Curse of the Bambino" but also brought immense joy to Red Sox fans, making it a historic moment in baseball history.

2014: Taylor Swift's highly anticipated fifth studio album, "1989," marked a significant shift in her musical style as she embraced a pop-infused sound. 

2019: The uncrewed Boeing X-37B spacecraft achieved a remarkable feat by safely landing on Earth after an extraordinary 780 days in orbit. 

2020: Amy Coney Barrett, the ninth justice of the Supreme Court, took her formal oath in a private ceremony administered by Chief Justice John Roberts, solidifying her position on the highest court in the land.

2021: Investigators in New Mexico expressed concerns about the handling of weapons on a movie set where Alec Baldwin unintentionally shot and killed a cinematographer, while also injuring another individual. Their findings suggested a level of complacency in the handling of firearms during the tragic incident.