1996⚡ Event
Niger coup d'état
Mahamane Ousmane, Niger's first democratically elected president, was deposed in a military coup on January 27, 1996.
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What Happened on January 27?
Discover 15 historical moments on January 27 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on January 27(5)
2003⚡ Event
US National Recording Registry selections announced
The Library of Congress announced the first selections for the United States National Recording Registry on January 27, 2003.
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2010⚡ Event
Porfirio Lobo Sosa becomes President of Honduras
Porfirio Lobo Sosa became the new president of Honduras on January 27, 2010, ending a constitutional crisis.
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2011⚡ Event
Yemeni Revolution begins
The Yemeni Revolution began on January 27, 2011, with over 16,000 protesters demanding governmental changes in Sanaa.
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2011⚡ Event
Hottest white dwarf documented
Astronomers documented H1504+65, a white dwarf with the hottest known surface temperature of 200,000 kelvins, on January 27, 2011.
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Famous Birthdays on January 27(5)
1996🎂 Birth
Braeden Lemasters
American actor, musician, and singer born on January 27, 1996.
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Notable Deaths on January 27(5)
2019🕊️ Death
Countess Maya von Schönburg-Glauchau
German socialite (born 1958) died on January 27, 2019.
2020🕊️ Death
Lina Ben Mhenni
Tunisian Internet activist and blogger (born 1983) died on January 27, 2020.
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2021🕊️ Death
Cloris Leachman
American actress and comedian (born 1926) died on January 27, 2021.
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2021🕊️ Death
Nunuk Nuraini
Indonesian food scientist (born 1961) died on January 27, 2021.
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January 27 in History
January 27 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1996 to the present day.
Major Events on January 27
Among the most notable events on January 27: Niger coup d'état (1996), US National Recording Registry selections announced (2003), Porfirio Lobo Sosa becomes President of Honduras (2010). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on January 27
Notable figures born on January 27 include Braeden Lemasters, Devin Druid, Morgan Gibbs-White. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on January 27
Remembered figures who died on January 27 include Countess Maya von Schönburg-Glauchau, Lina Ben Mhenni, Cloris Leachman. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on January 27?
- January 27 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on January 27?
- One of the most notable events on January 27 is: Niger coup d'état.
- Who was born on January 27?
- Famous figures born on January 27 include Braeden Lemasters, Devin Druid, Morgan Gibbs-White.
- How many historical events happened on January 27?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on January 27, spanning centuries of world history.
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