Historical eventOctober 271964
Ronald Reagan
Actor Ronald Reagan delivered a speech on behalf of Republican presidential candidate Barry Goldwater, launching his own political career, which culminated in him serving two full terms as U.S. president.
In context
- When
- Tuesday, October 27 196462 years ago
- Category
- Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
- Era
- 20th century · 1960s
- Recorded from
- Wikipedia “On this day” feed
At a glance
Dates: From 1964.
What happened
Ronald Wilson Reagan was an American politician and actor who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989. A member of the Republican Party, he became an important figure in the American conservative movement. The period encompassing his presidency is known as the Reagan era.
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- September 13Martin Luther King Jr.Martin Luther King Jr. addresses a crowd of 20,000 West Berliners on Sunday, in Waldbühne.
- September 18Wedding of Constantine II and Princess Anne-MarieThe wedding of King Constantine II of Greece and Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark took place in Athens.
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- October 22Ian FlemingThe first volume of Ian Fleming's children's novel Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang was published posthumously.
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When did Ronald Reagan happen?
October 27 1964 — 62 years ago, on a Tuesday.
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