Historical Events Jan 31 Spanish government goes bankrupt Famous Birthdays Jan 25 Robert Boyle, Anglo-Irish natural philosopher and chemist, born in Lismore, Republic of Ireland (d. 1691) Jan 28 Alfonso Marsh, English composer and lutenist, baptized in London, England (d. 1681) Born in 1627 Famous Deaths Jan 25 Louis Hébert, French apothecary, kings attorney and colonist of New France, dies at 51 or 52 Dec 1626 History by Year Feb 1627 Famous Sports Stars Baseball Players Basketball Stars Boxers Footballers NFL Stars Tennis Champions