Historical Events
Boxing Title Fight
American boxer Archie Moore beats Joey Maxim in 15-round unanimous decision to retain his world light heavyweight title at the Orange Bowl, Miami; last of famous trilogy of fights, all won by Moore
Famous Birthdays
- Joko Ninomiya, Japanese martial artist, born in Yawatahama, Ehime, Japan
- Peter Laird, American comic-book artist (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), born in North Adams, Massachusetts
Famous Deaths
- Paul-Marie Masson, French musicologist (L’Opéra de Rameau), and composer, dies at 71
1954 Highlights
About January 27, 1954
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 8 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Oh Mein Papa - Eddie Calvert
