What Happened on January 27, 2008

Historical Events

  • 24th Sundance Film Festival: "Frozen River", directed by Courtney Hunt, wins Grand Jury Prize Dramatic
  • 56th NHL All-Star Game, Phillips Arena, Atlanta, GA: Eastern Conference beats Western Conference, 8-7; MVP: Eric Staal, Carolina, C

Đoković Defeats Tsonga

Australian Open Men's Tennis: Novak Đoković beats Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 to become first Serbian player to win a Grand Slam title

Famous Deaths

  • Gordon B. Hinckley, American religious leader, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1995-2008), dies at 97
  • Louie Welch, mayor of Houston (b. 1918)

Suharto (1921-2008)

Indonesian army officer and 2nd President of Indonesia (1967-98), dies at 86


Died in 2008 2008 Highlights

About January 27, 2008

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 16 years, 3 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Low - Flo Rida Featuring T-Pain
  • UK #1 Song: Now You're Gone - Basshunter Ft. Dj Mental Theo's Bazzheadz