What's So Great About October 27th

Know someone whose birthday, anniversary, or special day falls on October 27th? This keepsake trivia book is built around that single date. Inside you'll find the people born on this day, famous weddings, notable remembrances, art, books, movies, TV, music, and sports, plus the weird, wonderful, and just plain bad days in history. It also covers the sweep of world history from the ancient world to modern times, science, space, and business, all pinned to October 27th.

A few things you'll learn: 1275: Amsterdam's traditional founding date. 1682: Philadelphia is founded in the new colony of Pennsylvania. 1795: The U.S. and Spain sign Pinckney's Treaty, opening the Mississippi River to American boats.

There's a kids' page, a 25-question trivia quiz with an answer key, and a "Your October 27th" time capsule page to fill in. The opening gift page lets you finish the sentence "The best thing about October 27th is..." and sign it with love. It's a thoughtful present for Scorpio birthdays, history buffs, trivia lovers, and anyone who wants to feel more special on their day.