1. On October 27, 1904, the very first football game was played at the newly constructed Stagg Field at the University of Chicago. The field would go on to host some of the most historic moments in sports history, including the first controlled nuclear reaction in 1942.

2. In 1868, the cornerstone was laid for the Illinois State Capitol building in Springfield. The building is still in use today and is a popular tourist destination for those interested in exploring political history.

3. On October 27, 1936, the Chicago Cubs played their first World Series game at Wrigley Field. They lost the game to the New York Yankees, but the atmosphere was electric and the Cubs would go on to win the series the following year.

4. The famous Lincoln’s Tomb in Springfield was completed on October 27, 1874. The tomb is the final resting place of President Abraham Lincoln, his wife Mary Todd Lincoln, and three of their four sons.

5. On October 27, 1910, the first commercial flight in the country between Springfield and Peoria, Illinois was completed by the Benoist Aircraft Company. This flight marked a pivotal moment in aviation history and paved the way for the modern airline industry we know today.