Historical Events
Sports History
Detroit Red Wings center Steve Yzerman becomes the 4th NHL player to record 100 points in 50 games or less with a goal and 2 assists as Red Wings beat Toronto, 8-1
- German war criminals Fischer & Aus der Funten freed
- Kevin Johnson (Phoenix) begins NBA free throw streak of 57 games
- Oklahoma linebacker Mark VanKeirsblilck assaults an Oklahoma grad student
Famous Deaths
- Bayani Casimiro, Filipino dancer and actor [Okey Ka Fairy Ko!], dies at 70
- Thomas Sopwith, British aviation pioneer (b. 1888)
About January 27, 1989
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 4 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Two Hearts - Phil Collins
#1 Song: Somethings Gotten Hold Of My Heart - Marc Almond Featuring Special Guest Star Gene Pitney
