On This Day: October 27

4 verified moments happened on October 27. Here they are in the order they actually happened — the same kind of puzzle you solve in Whensly every day.

1. 1994🖱️ HotWired runs the first web banner ad, an AT&T spot, beginning online advertising.Technology · Source: Ad Age, 'the banner ad turns 25' (Oct 27 1994)
2. 2002 Emmitt Smith of the Dallas Cowboys passes Walter Payton to become the NFL's all-time leading rusher, against the SeahawksPro Football · Source: DallasCowboys.com 'Eatman: Oct. 27, 2002'; Wikipedia Emmitt Smith — 4th-qtr 11-yd run vs Seahawks
3. 2004 The Boston Red Sox sweep the Cardinals to win their first World Series in 86 yearsSports · Source: SABR: 'October 27, 2004: ...Red Sox sweep World Series to win for first time in 86 years'; History.com Oct 27, 2004
4. 2014🎤 Taylor Swift releases her blockbuster fifth album, a full pivot from country to synth-pop led by Blank Space.Movies & TV · Source: Wikipedia, '1989 (album)' (Oct 27 2014)