Events for October 27October 27, 1854William Smith, founder of the Boys Brigade, born.Read MoreOctober 27, 1673A proclamation declares the banishment of Catholic bishops and priest and the closure of religious houses and schools under Charles IIs reignRead MoreOctober 27, 1980Beginning of the Hunger Strike by seven Republican prisoners in the H Blocks at Long Kesh. They are later joined by three female prisoners at Armagh PrisonRead MoreOctober 27, 1651Surrender of LimerickRead More