Famous Birthdays
- Bill English, American computer engineer who helped develop the computer mouse and the revolutionary NLS computer system, born in Lexington, Kentucky (d. 2020)
- Gastón Suárez, Bolivian novelist (d. 1984)
- Mohamed Al Fayed, Egyptian business magnate (Harrods - London; The Ritz Hotel - Paris), born in Alexandria, Egypt (d. 2023)
- Richard Du Cann, English lawyer and QC, born in London (d. 1993)
About January 27, 1929
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 95 years and 3 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius