Famous Birthdays
- Hans Modrow, German politician (last Communist Prime Minister of East Germany 1989-90), born in Jasenitz, Germany (d. 2023)
- Jean-Michel Damase, French pianist and composer, born in Bordueax (d. 2013)
- Vaclovas Paketūras, Lithuanian composer (The Sun Is Setting; Polyphonic Pieces), born in Gruodiškiai, Lithuania (d. 2018)
Famous Deaths
- Marie Verstraete, Belgian actress (Mooi Juultje van Volendam, Frou Frou), dies at 74
1928 Highlights
About January 27, 1928
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 95 years, 4 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
Year of the Rat
Year of the Ox
Year of the Tiger
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake