Historical Events
Braves Lose Manager, Gain Owners
Casey Stengel, manager of the Boston Braves since 1938, resigns Lou Perini, Guido Rugo, & Joseph Maney buy control of Boston Braves
Siege of Leningrad
Siege of Leningrad lifted by the Soviets after 880 days and more than 2 million Russians killed
Famous Birthdays
- Kevin Coyne, English musician, born in Derby (d. 2004)
- Nick Mason, British progressive rock drummer (Pink Floyd), born in Birmingham, England
- Peter Akinola, Nigerian religious leader and Anglican Primate of the Church of Nigeria (2000-10), born in Abeokuta, Ogun, British Nigeria
1944 Highlights
About January 27, 1944
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 2 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius
