Here are five events that have occurred on October 27 in Iowa history:
1. 1904: The first intercollegiate basketball game in Iowa happens between Coe College and University of Iowa. Coe College wins the game with a score of 10 to 5.
2. 1936: President Franklin D. Roosevelt visits Waterloo, Iowa, to give a speech during his re-election campaign.
3. 1956: A plane crash occurs in Des Moines, Iowa, killing 15 people, including the governor of South Dakota.
4. 1967: A groundbreaking ceremony is held in the Iowa City for the Hancher Auditorium.
5. 2014: The Iowa Hawkeyes defeat the Northwestern Wildcats 48-7 in a football game at Kinnick Stadium.
5 Fun Facts About October 27 In Iowa History
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