Historical Events
- -17°F (-27°C), CCC Camp F-16, Georgia (state record)
Famous Birthdays
- Brian T O'Leary, astronaut, born in Boston, Massachusetts
- James Cromwell, American actor (Babe, The Green Mile), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Isaak Babel, Russian writer. playwright and journalist (Odessa Stories), executed at 46
Died in 1940 1940 Highlights
About January 27, 1940
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 84 years and 3 months
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aquarius
