Today is Wednesday, September 27, the 270th day of 2017. There are 95 days left in the year.
1961 — Sierre Leone becomes the 100th member of the U.N.
1962 — U.S. sells Israel, Hawk anti-aircraft missiles
1964 — Warren Commission released, finding Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone
1967 — Phillies Jim Bunning ties NL record of 5, 1-0 losses in a year
1968 — Cardinal’s super pitcher Bob Gibson’s 13th shutout of the year
1973 — Nolan Ryan strikesout his 383rd batter of the year
1979 — Congress’ final approval to create Dept of Education
1982 — John Palmer becomes news anchor of the Today Show
1985 — Hurricane Gloria’s 130 MPH wind hits the Atlantic coast