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October 27, 2018

Revisit the music, news, notable people, and historical moments connected to this date.

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Headlines from October 27, 2018

Anne Lamott, Lefty Guru of Optimism

By Penelope Green

She’s chronicled the messy stuff of life — refracting her own stories of heartache, addiction and loss — for over three decades. But she didn’t plan on a career as an inspirational author.

Culture1762 words

Why Is CBD Everywhere?

By Alex Williams

Cannabidiol is being touted as a magical elixir, a cure-all now available in bath bombs, dog treats and even pharmaceuticals. But maybe it’s just a fix for our anxious times.

Styles2480 words

Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of October 24, 2018, covering October 27, 2018.

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    Album cover for A Star Is Born (Soundtrack) by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper

    A Star Is Born (Soundtrack)

    Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper

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    Album cover for Quavo Huncho by Quavo

    Quavo Huncho

    Quavo

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    Album cover for Tha Carter V by Lil Wayne

    Tha Carter V

    Lil Wayne

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    Album cover for Drip Harder by Lil Baby & Gunna

    Drip Harder

    Lil Baby & Gunna

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    Album cover for Ella Mai by Ella Mai

    Ella Mai

    Ella Mai

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Notable Deaths

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha

2018Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, chairman of Leicester City F.C (born 1958)[†]

Khun Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was a Thai billionaire businessman and the founder, owner, and chairman of King Power. He was the owner of Premier League team Leicester City from 2010 until his death in a helicopter crash just outside the club's King Power Stadium in 2018.

Historical Events

Pittsburgh synagogue shooting

2018A gunman opens fire on a Pittsburgh synagogue killing eleven and injuring six, including four police officers.[†]

On October 27, 2018, a right-wing extremist attacked Tree of Life – Or L'Simcha Congregation synagogue in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The congregation, along with New Light Congregation and Congregation Dor Hadash, which also worshipped in the building, was attacked during Shabbat morning services. The perpetrator killed eleven people and wounded six, in the deadliest attack on a local Jewish community in American history.

Leicester City F.C.

2018Leicester City F.C. owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha dies in a helicopter crash along with four others after a Premier League match against West Ham United at the King Power Stadium in Leicester, England.[†]

Leicester City Football Club is a professional football club based in the city of Leicester, East Midlands, England. The club currently compete in the Championship, the second tier of English football.

Historical Context for October 27, 2018

In 2018, the world population was approximately 7,729,902,781 people[†]