Historical Events
- Barlow & Graeme Pollock complete 341 stand at Adelaide Oval
- Margaret Chase Smith (Sen-R-Maine) tries for Republican President bid
Famous Birthdays
- Bridget Fonda, American actress (Scandal, Single White Female), born in Los Angeles, California
- Inga Thompson, US cyclist (Olympic-8th-88, 84, 92), born in Reno, Nevada
- Jack Haley, NBA center (Chicago Bulls)
- Migi Drummond, English pop drummer (Curiosity Killed the Cat - "Down to Earth"), born in Strawberry Hill, Middlesex, England
- Woody Austin, American golfer (PGA C'ship 2007 runner-up; 4 PGA Tour titles), born in Tampa, Florida
Famous Deaths
- Lieb Glantz, Ukrainian-born tenor, composer and Zionist, dies at 65
Died in 1964 1964 Highlights
About January 27, 1964
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 60 years, 3 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Beatles
- #1 Song: Needles And Pins - Searchers