Historical Events
Music History
"Family Affair" opens at Billy Rose Theater NYC for 65 performances
Famous Birthdays
- James F Doehring, shot putter (Olympic silver 1992), born in Santa Barbara, California
- Michael Collins, English classical clarinetist, conductor, and pedagogue, born in Isleworth, West London, England
- Neno, Portuguese soccer goalkeeper (9 caps; Vitória de Guimarães, Benfica), born in Cidade Velha, Cape Verde (d. 2021)
- Roberto Paci Dalò, Italian writer, theater director, visual artist, and composer, born in Rimini, Italy
Famous Deaths
- Percy LeSueur, Canadian hockey goaltender (inventor large goalie glove & LeSueur net), dies at 80
Died in 1962 1962 Highlights
About January 27, 1962
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 3 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Peppermint Twist - Part I - Joey Dee & the Starliters
- #1 Song: The Young Ones - Cliff Richard & The Shadows