Historical Events
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Louis B. Mayer head of film studio MGM announces creation of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
- Royale Theater (Golden, CBS Radio Playhouse) opens at 242 W 45th NYC
Famous Birthdays
- John Hayes, New Zealand cricket fast bowler (15 Tests, 30 wickets; Auckland CA), born in Auckland, New Zealand (d. 2007)
- Wilton "Bogey" Gaynair, Jamaican-German jazz saxophonist ("Blue Bogey"; "Kingston Bypass"), born in Kingston, Jamaica (d. 1995)
Famous Deaths
- Andrzej GawroĊski, Polish Indologist and scholar, dies at 41
1927 Highlights
About January 11, 1927
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 97 years, 3 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Capricorn
