Famous Birthdays
- Louis Schubert, German, violinist, composer, and pedagogue, born in Dessau, German Confederation (d. 1884)
- Samuel Allen Rice, American Attorney General of Iowa and Brigadier General (Union Army), born in Cattaraugus, New York (d. 1864)
About January 27, 1828
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 196 years, 3 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aquarius
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
Year of the Monkey