27 October 1991 October 26, 2022 Author: Staff Turkmenistan achieves independence from the Soviet Union. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Every few seconds it changes - up an eighth, down an eighth -it's like playing a slot machine. I lose $20 million, I gain $20 million." Ted Turner — Click here for more from Ted Turner Related posts: 25 February 1991 24 August 1991 21 August 1991 25 February 1991 19 May 1991 24 August 1991 19 June 1991 19 May 1991 1 October 1991 15 October 1991 Categories: History Tags: 1991, 27 October