Deaths on October 27

Marlin McKeever

Died on October 27, 2006

Marlin McKeever, American football player (b. 1940)

Marlin Thomas McKeever (January 1, 1940 – October 27, 2006) was an American football defensive end, fullback and punter at the University of Southern California (USC) and a tight end and linebacker during his 13-year National Football League (NFL) career. He was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

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Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announces Iran's claim to have successfully enriched uranium.
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Serbia declares independence from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro.
29 Jun

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Hamdan v. Rumsfeld: The U.S. Supreme Court rules that President George W. Bush's plan to try Guantanamo Bay detainees in military tribunals violates U.S. and international law.

Deaths on October 27

Marlin McKeever

Died on October 27, 2006

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