What Happened on January 27

Complete Timeline — January 27 Through the Ages

1. 661

   The 4th Caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate, Ali ibn Abu Talib is struck on the head while praying at the Great Mosque of K

   The 4th Caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate, Ali ibn Abu Talib is struck on the head while praying at the Great Mosque of Kufa, Mesopotamia by a poison-coated sword wielded by Ibn Muljam a Kharijite, dies two days later

2. 672

   St Vitalian ends his reign as Catholic Pope

   Pope Adeodatus II (621–17 June 676), sometimes called Deodatus, was the bishop of Rome from 672 to his death on 17 June 676.

3. 847

   Sergius II ends his reign as Catholic Pope

   Sergius II ends his reign as Catholic Pope

4. 1142

   Wrongful execution of noted Song Dynasty General Yue Fei

   Yue Fei, courtesy name Pengju (鵬舉), was a Chinese military general of the Song dynasty and is remembered as a patriotic national hero, known for leading its forces in the wars in the 12th century...

5. 1186

   Henry VI, the son and heir of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa, weds Constance of Sicily

   Henry VI, the son and heir of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa, weds Constance of Sicily

6. 1302

   Dante becomes a Florentine political exile

   Dante becomes a Florentine political exile

7. 1343

   Pope Clement VI issues the Bull Unigenitus

   Pope Clement VI (Latin: Clemens VI; 1291 – 6 December 1352), born Pierre Roger, was head of the Catholic Church from 7 May 1342 to his death, in December 1352. He was the fourth Avignon pope.

8. 1534

   French King Francis I signs classified treaty with Landgrave of Hesse

   French King Francis I signs classified treaty with Landgrave of Hesse

9. 1538

   Dutchy of Guelders accepts rule of William, Duke of Jülich-Cleves-Berg

   Dutchy of Guelders accepts rule of William, Duke of Jülich-Cleves-Berg

10. 1593

    Vatican opens blasphemy and theological heresy trial against Italian scholar and wayward friar Giordano Bruno; proceedin

    Vatican opens blasphemy and theological heresy trial against Italian scholar and wayward friar Giordano Bruno; proceedings drag on for over 7 years [1]

11. 1662

    1st American lime kiln begins operation in Providence, Rhode Island

    1st American lime kiln begins operation in Providence, Rhode Island

12. 1756

    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is born

    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart musician, known for composer, was born on 1756-01-27. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (27 January 1756 – 5 December 1791) was a Classical composer and musician.

13. 1775

    Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling is born

    Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling, German philosopher, known for german philosopher, was born on 1775-01-27. Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling was a German philosopher.

14. 1778

    Niccolò Piccinni's tragic opera "Roland" premieres at Théâtre du Palais-Royale in Paris, France

    Niccolò Piccinni's tragic opera "Roland" premieres at Théâtre du Palais-Royale in Paris, France

15. 1785

    1st US state university chartered in Athens, Georgia

    Athens is a consolidated city-county in the U.S. state of Georgia. Downtown Athens lies about 70 miles (110 km) northeast of downtown Atlanta.

16. 1816

    Samuel Hood dies

    Samuel Hood royal navy officer and politician, known for royal navy officer and politician, died on 1816-01-27.

17. 1820

    Russian Antarctic expedition led by Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen and Mikhail Lazarev discover the continent of Ant

    Russian Antarctic expedition led by Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen and Mikhail Lazarev discover the continent of Antarctica

18. 1823

    President Monroe appoints first US ambassadors to South America

    James Monroe ( mən-ROH; April 28, 1758 – July 4, 1831) was an American Founding Father who served as the fifth president of the United States from 1817 to 1825.

19. 1825

    US President James Monroe urges Congress to approve creation of Indian Territory, west of the Mississippi River, for the

    US President James Monroe urges Congress to approve creation of Indian Territory, west of the Mississippi River, for the relocation of Eastern Indian tribes to 'promote their welfare and happiness" [1]

20. 1850

    Edward Smith is born

    Edward Smith, British merchant navy officer, known for british merchant navy officer, was born on 1850-01-27.

21. 1850

    Samuel Gompers is born

    Samuel Gompers, American british-american labor union leader, known for british-american labor union leader, was born on 1850-01-27.

22. 1853

    US whaling and sealing vessel the Levant captained by Mercator Cooper, makes the first known landing on mainland Antarct

    US whaling and sealing vessel the Levant captained by Mercator Cooper, makes the first known landing on mainland Antarctica at Oates Coast, Victoria land

23. 1859

    Wilhelm II is born

    Wilhelm II is born

24. 1864

    Battle of Fair Gardens, Tennessee

    The Battle of Fair Garden was a minor cavalry battle of the American Civil War between the Army of Ohio and The Department of East Tennessee, occurring on January 27, 1864, in Sevier County,...

25. 1870

    After accepting 15th amendment, Virginia is readmitted to the Union

    After accepting 15th amendment, Virginia is readmitted to the Union

26. 1885

    Jerome Kern is born

    Jerome Kern, American composer, known for american composer, was born on 1885-01-27.

27. 1886

    First British government of Salisbury resigns

    First British government of Salisbury resigns

28. 1891

    Mine explosion kills 109 at Mount Pleasant Pennsylvania

    The Mammoth Mine disaster or Frick Mine explosion occurred on January 27, 1891 just after 9:00 AM in the Mammoth No. 1 mine in Mount Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

29. 1894

    1st college basketball game, University of Chicago beats Chicago YMCA 19-11

    1st college basketball game, University of Chicago beats Chicago YMCA 19-11

30. 1896

    Tasmania bowl out Victoria for 65 for their 1st ever innings victory

    Tasmania bowl out Victoria for 65 for their 1st ever innings victory

31. 1897

    British troops occupy Bida Gold Coast (Ghana)

    British troops occupy Bida Gold Coast (Ghana)

32. 1900

    Foreign diplomats in Peking, China, write formal notes of protest demanding that the Chinese Government stop the Boxers

    Foreign diplomats in Peking, China, write formal notes of protest demanding that the Chinese Government stop the Boxers and other groups leading attacks on Westerners and Christians.

33. 1901

    Giuseppe Verdi dies

    Giuseppe Verdi, Italian opera composer, known for italian opera composer, died on 1901-01-27. Giuseppe Fortunino Francesco Verdi was an Italian composer best known for his operas.

34. 1902

    5 workers killed on explosion during IRT subway construction (NYC)

    5 workers killed on explosion during IRT subway construction (NYC)

35. 1905

    Maurice Rouvier forms government in France

    Maurice Rouvier was a French statesman of the "Opportunist" faction, who twice served as the Prime Minister of France.

36. 1906

    Rudolf Gundersen skates world record 500m at 44.8 sec

    Rudolf Gundersen skates world record 500m at 44.8 sec

37. 1908

    Pasiphaë, a satellite of Jupiter, discovered by Melotte

    Pasiphaë, a satellite of Jupiter, discovered by Melotte

38. 1909

    The Young Left is founded in Norway

    The Liberal Party (Norwegian: Venstre, lit. 'Left', V; Northern Sami: Gurutbellodat) is a social liberal political party in Norway. It was founded in 1884 and is the oldest political party in Norway.

39. 1914

    A petition is written and submitted by the black and coloured women of the Orange Free State, an independent Boer sovere

    A petition is written and submitted by the black and coloured women of the Orange Free State, an independent Boer sovereign republic in southern Africa, against the carrying of passes by women

40. 1915

    US Marines occupy Haiti

    The United States occupation of Haiti began on July 28, 1915, when 330 U.S. Marines landed at Port-au-Prince, Haiti, after the National City Bank of New York (now Citibank) convinced U.S.

41. 1916

    Communist party "Spartacus Letters" 1st published in Berlin

    Communist party "Spartacus Letters" 1st published in Berlin

42. 1917

    Coen de Koning wins 2nd official 11 cities race (9:53) (record)

    Coen de Koning wins 2nd official 11 cities race (9:53) (record)

43. 1922

    Nellie Bly dies

    Nellie Bly, American investigative journalist, known for american investigative journalist, died on 1922-01-27.

44. 1924

    Vladimir Lenin is placed in a Mausoleum in Red Square, Moscow

    On Monday, 21 January 1924, at 18:50 EET, Vladimir Lenin, leader of the October Revolution and the first leader and founder of the Soviet Union, died in Gorki aged 53 after falling into a coma.

45. 1933

    Otto Meisnner (Head of the German President's Office) dines with British ambassador Sir Horace Rumbold

    Otto Meisnner (Head of the German President's Office) dines with British ambassador Sir Horace Rumbold

46. 1934

    French government of Chautemps falls (Stavisky Affair)

    French government of Chautemps falls (Stavisky Affair)

47. 1936

    Samuel C. C. Ting is born

    Samuel C. C. Ting is born

48. 1937

    American musician Nat King Cole (18) weds dancer Nadine Robinson in Ypsilanti, Michigan; divorce in 1948

    American musician Nat King Cole (18) weds dancer Nadine Robinson in Ypsilanti, Michigan; divorce in 1948

49. 1939

    First flight of the Lockheed P-38 Lightning

    The Lockheed P-38 Lightning is an American single-seat, twin-engined fighter aircraft that was used during World War II.

50. 1940

    -17°F (-27°C), CCC Camp F-16, Georgia (state record)

    -17°F (-27°C), CCC Camp F-16, Georgia (state record)

51. 1942

    -19°F (-27.4°C) is the coldest day in the Netherlands since 1850

    -19°F (-27.4°C) is the coldest day in the Netherlands since 1850

52. 1943

    1st US air attack on Germany (Wilhelmshafen)

    1st US air attack on Germany (Wilhelmshafen)

53. 1944

    Siege of Leningrad lifted by the Soviets after 880 days and more than 2 million Russians killed

    Siege of Leningrad lifted by the Soviets after 880 days and more than 2 million Russians killed

54. 1945

    Soviet troops liberate Auschwitz and Birkenau Concentration Camps in Poland - now commemorated as International Holocau

    Soviet troops liberate Auschwitz and Birkenau Concentration Camps in Poland - now commemorated as International Holocaust Remembrance Day [1]

55. 1945

    Nazi occupiers forbid food transport to West (The Netherlands)

    Nazi occupiers forbid food transport to West (The Netherlands)

56. 1948

    First locomotive to carry 1,000,000 pounds (450,000 kg) operates

    First locomotive to carry 1,000,000 pounds (450,000 kg) operates

57. 1949

    Chinese liner "Taiping" collides with a collier off south China

    Chinese liner "Taiping" collides with a collier off south China

58. 1950

    2nd Emmy Awards: Ed Wynn Show & Texaco Star Theater win

    2nd Emmy Awards: Ed Wynn Show & Texaco Star Theater win

59. 1951

    US begins 126 nuclear tests at Nevada Test Site

    US begins 126 nuclear tests at Nevada Test Site

60. 1953

    Netherlands end Marshall aid

    George Catlett Marshall Jr. (31 December 1880 – 16 October 1959) was an American army officer and statesman. He rose through the United States Army to become Chief of Staff of the U.S.

61. 1955

    NFL Draft: George Shaw from University of Oregon first pick by Baltimore Colts

    The 1955 NFL draft was held January 27–28, 1955 at the Warwick Hotel in New York City. This was the ninth year that the first overall pick was a bonus pick determined by lottery.

62. 1955

    Eugene Jarvis is born

    Eugene Jarvis, American video game designer, known for american video game designer, was born on 1955-01-27.

63. 1956

    RCA records releases Elvis Presley's single "Heartbreak Hotel", his first million-seller (written by Mae Boren Axton and

    RCA records releases Elvis Presley's single "Heartbreak Hotel", his first million-seller (written by Mae Boren Axton and Tommy Durden)

64. 1956

    NFL's New York Giants move their home from the Polo Grounds in Upper Manhattan to Yankee Stadium in The Bronx

    The Polo Grounds was the name of three stadiums in Upper Manhattan, New York City, used mainly for professional baseball and American football from 1880 to 1963.

65. 1958

    Ferenc Munnich succeeds Kadar as premier of Hungary

    Ferenc Münnich was a Hungarian Communist politician who served as Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the People's Republic of Hungary from 1958 to 1961. Of German descent, he served in the...

66. 1961

    "Sing Along with Mitch" [Miller] premieres on NBC TV

    "Sing Along with Mitch" [Miller] premieres on NBC TV

67. 1962

    New Zealander Peter Snell sets a new world mile record, running in 3 minutes 54.4 seconds at Wanganui's Cook Gardens

    New Zealander Peter Snell sets a new world mile record, running in 3 minutes 54.4 seconds at Wanganui's Cook Gardens

68. 1963

    Sam Rice, Eppa Rixey, Elmer Flick, & John Clarkson elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

    Edgar Charles "Sam" Rice (February 20, 1890 – October 13, 1974) was an American pitcher and outfielder in Major League Baseball.

69. 1964

    South African cricket batsmen Eddie Barlow (201) and Graeme Pollock (175) combine for a 341-run stand in the 4th Tests a

    South African cricket batsmen Eddie Barlow (201) and Graeme Pollock (175) combine for a 341-run stand in the 4th Tests against Australia at the Adelaide Oval

70. 1965

    1st ground station-to-aircraft radio communication via satellite

    1st ground station-to-aircraft radio communication via satellite

71. 1966

    Wisconsin State Circuit Court Judge Elmer W Roller rules either the Braves stay in Milwaukee or NL must promise Wisconsi

    Wisconsin State Circuit Court Judge Elmer W Roller rules either the Braves stay in Milwaukee or NL must promise Wisconsin an expansion team for 1966

72. 1968

    French submarine Minerve disappears in the Mediterranean with the loss of 52 crew

    French submarine Minerve disappears in the Mediterranean with the loss of 52 crew

73. 1969

    14 spies hanged in Baghdad

    14 spies hanged in Baghdad

74. 1970

    Movie rating system modifies "M" rating to "PG"

    Movie rating system modifies "M" rating to "PG"

75. 1971

    Montgomery St Station, last link in Bay Area Rapid Transit in San Francisco, 'holed thru'

    Montgomery St Station, last link in Bay Area Rapid Transit in San Francisco, 'holed thru'

76. 1972

    The British Army and the Irish Republican Army engage in gun battles near County Armagh; British troops fire over 1,000

    The British Army and the Irish Republican Army engage in gun battles near County Armagh; British troops fire over 1,000 rounds of ammunition

77. 1972

    Mahalia Jackson dies

    Mahalia Jackson, American gospel singer, known for american gospel singer, died on 1972-01-27.

78. 1973

    Paris Peace Accords signed by US Secretary of State William P. Rogers, (North) Vietnam Minister for Foreign Affairs Nguy

    Paris Peace Accords signed by US Secretary of State William P. Rogers, (North) Vietnam Minister for Foreign Affairs Nguyen Duy Trinh, Republic of South Vietnam Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyễn Thị Bình, and Republic of Vietnam Minister for Foreign Affairs Trần Văn Lắm, ending America's then longes

79. 1979

    Islanders ends 23 undefeated games at home streak (15-0-8)

    Islanders ends 23 undefeated games at home streak (15-0-8)

80. 1979

    Rosamund Pike is born

    Rosamund Pike, English actress and producer, known for english actress and producer, was born on 1979-01-27. Rosamund Mary Ellen Pike is an English actress and producer.

81. 1980

    6 Iranian-held US hostages escape with help of Canadians [1]

    6 Iranian-held US hostages escape with help of Canadians [1]

82. 1980

    Marat Safin is born

    Marat Safin, Russian athlete, known for russian tennis player, was born on 1980-01-27. Marat Mubinovich Safin is a Russian former professional tennis player and current coach.

83. 1982

    Los Angeles Kings set an NHL record with their 6th consecutive tied game, a 4-4 deadlock against the visiting Philadelph

    Los Angeles Kings set an NHL record with their 6th consecutive tied game, a 4-4 deadlock against the visiting Philadelphia Flyers

84. 1983

    Pilot tunnel breaks through under the Tsugaru Strait, for Seikan Tunnel project to connect Honshu and Hokkaido, Japan, b

    Pilot tunnel breaks through under the Tsugaru Strait, for Seikan Tunnel project to connect Honshu and Hokkaido, Japan, by rail

85. 1985

    15th Space Shuttle (51-C) Mission-Discovery 3 returns to Earth

    15th Space Shuttle (51-C) Mission-Discovery 3 returns to Earth

86. 1987

    Midnight Rockers beat Buddy Rose & Doug Somers for AWA World Tag Team

    Midnight Rockers beat Buddy Rose & Doug Somers for AWA World Tag Team

87. 1991

    Dutch Pacifist Socialistic Party disbands

    The Communist Party of the Netherlands was a communist party in the Netherlands. The party was founded in 1909 as the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and merged with the Pacifist Socialist Party, the...

88. 1993

    DC-3 crashes in Kinshasa, killing 12

    DC-3 crashes in Kinshasa, killing 12

89. 1994

    Carlos Reina succeeds pres Callejas in Honduras

    Carlos Reina succeeds pres Callejas in Honduras

90. 1995

    Eric Cantona of Manchester United fined and banned from playing football after attacking a fan

    Eric Daniel Pierre Cantona is a French former professional footballer who is currently an actor.

91. 1996

    "ER" TV actress Yvette Freeman (39) weds musical director Lawny Hartley (49) in Dunleith, Delaware

    "ER" TV actress Yvette Freeman (39) weds musical director Lawny Hartley (49) in Dunleith, Delaware

92. 1996

    15 day old conjoined twins separated: Sarah Morales survives, Sarahi dies

    15 day old conjoined twins separated: Sarah Morales survives, Sarahi dies

93. 1997

    "Wall Street" actor Charlie Sheen (31) divorces model Donna Peele after nearly 5 months of marriage

    "Wall Street" actor Charlie Sheen (31) divorces model Donna Peele after nearly 5 months of marriage

94. 1998

    Crane crashes into Roosevelt Island tram (NYC), injuring 10

    Crane crashes into Roosevelt Island tram (NYC), injuring 10

95. 2008

    Suharto dies

    Suharto dies

96. 2013

    7 people are killed and 3 are injured when a retaining wall collapses during a football match at the Ugur Sports Facilit

    7 people are killed and 3 are injured when a retaining wall collapses during a football match at the Ugur Sports Facility, Turkey

97. 2014

    Like Nastya is born

    Like Nastya, American russian-american youtuber, known for russian-american youtuber, was born on 2014-01-27.

98. 2016

    On This Day receives its second substantial face-lift, courtesy of a fresh new website design and brand by design studio

    On This Day receives its second substantial face-lift, courtesy of a fresh new website design and brand by design studio Fhoke. A dedicated film and television channel is launched alongside the new design.

99. 2018

    Bomb in an ambulance kills over 100 people in Kabul, Taliban claim responsibility

    On 27 January 2018, an ambulance was used as a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device near Sidarat Square in Kabul, Afghanistan.

100. 2018

     Ingvar Kamprad dies

     Ingvar Kamprad, Swedish businessman, known for swedish businessman, died on 2018-01-27.

101. 2019

     Landslide kills 15 at a wedding party in a hotel in Abancay, Peru

     A landslide on 27 January 2019 in Abancay, Peru, killed at least 15 people and injured 34 more when it destroyed part of a hotel during a wedding celebration.

102. 2020

     Former king of Belgium, Albert II admits fathering a child after DNA tests confirm paternity

     Former king of Belgium, Albert II admits fathering a child after DNA tests confirm paternity

103. 2023

     International Holocaust Remembrance Day: representatives from various countries gather at site of the Auschwitz-Birkenau

     International Holocaust Remembrance Day: representatives from various countries gather at site of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp; among attendees is Doug Emhoff, the first Jewish spouse of a US president or vice president [1]

104. 2024

     World's largest cruise ship Icon of the Seas, able to house 7,600 passengers, at 365 meters (1,198 ft) 5x larger than th

     World's largest cruise ship Icon of the Seas, able to house 7,600 passengers, at 365 meters (1,198 ft) 5x larger than the Titanic, sets sail from Miami on its maiden voyage [1]

105. 2025

     James McHenry, the acting US Attorney General, fires more than a dozen prosecutors who worked for on special counsel Jac

     James McHenry, the acting US Attorney General, fires more than a dozen prosecutors who worked for on special counsel Jack Smith's prosecution of Donald Trump

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