What Happened on January 27, 1908

Historical Events

  • PasiphaĆ«, a satellite of Jupiter, discovered by Melotte

Famous Birthdays

  • Oran "Hot Lips" Page, American jazz trumpeter, singer, and bandleader, born in Dallas, Texas (d. 1954)
  • William Randolph Hearst, Jr., American newspaper magnate (Hearst Newspapers) and 1955 Pulitzer Prize winner, (d. 1993)

About January 27, 1908

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 116 years, 2 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius