Historical Events
Patterson Defeats Hawkes
Australian Championships Men's Tennis: Gerald Patterson wins his only home title; beats countryman John Hawkes 3-6, 6-4, 3-6, 18-16, 6-3
- Australian Championships Women's Tennis, Melbourne: Esna Boyd wins title after 5 consecutive runner-up finishes; beats Sylvia Lance Harper 5-7, 6-1, 6-2
Famous Birthdays
- Doretta Morrow, American actress (Because You're Mine), born in New York City (d. 1968)
- Michael Craig [Gregson], American actor (Escape 2000, Vault of Horror), born in Poona, British India
- Nancy Dickerson, pioneering American radio and TV journalist (NBC, CBS), born in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin (d. 1997)
Famous Deaths
- Blessed Jurgis Matulaitis-Matulevičius (Matulewicz), Lithuanian bishop
Died in 1927 1927 Highlights
About January 27, 1927
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 97 years, 2 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius
