ON THIS DAY
What happened on October 27?
October 27 links New York’s first subway line with a change of government in Pakistan, two new United Nations members and the transformation of London’s financial markets.
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New York City’s first subway line opened
The Interborough Rapid Transit Company opened the city’s first underground rapid-transit route to the public.
Ayub Khan assumed Pakistan’s presidency
General Muhammad Ayub Khan removed President Iskander Mirza and consolidated military rule in Pakistan.
Mauritania and Mongolia joined the United Nations
The General Assembly admitted Mauritania and the Mongolian People’s Republic as member states.
London’s financial Big Bang reforms took effect
A package of market reforms ended fixed commissions and changed ownership and trading rules on the London Stock Exchange.
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