January 27th celebrates World Breast Pumping Day and Chocolate Cake Day.
We’re now on day 27 of the year, and have 338 days left.
Is today a special day for you, or maybe you just want to learn about January 27? Well here we have some truly amazing facts, figures and historic events that all happened on this day throughout history.
Did you know that on this day in 1984, Michael Jackson’s hair caught fire while filming a Pepsi commercial? He was paid $1.5 million in compensation.
Keep reading for more interesting facts about January 27th in history!
What Events Happened On January 27 In History?
2017 President Donald Trump banned seven countries from entering the US.
1996 Germany first observed the International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
1984 Michael Jackson’s hair caught fire while filming a Pepsi commercial in front of 3,000 fans.
1973 The Vietnam War officially ended, for the US at least, after the Paris Peace Accords were signed.
1967 The Outer Space Treaty was signed to prevent the use of nuclear weapons being utilized in space.
1967 Apollo 1 test launch failed, and astronauts Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger B. Chaffee all died.
1951 The first of 126 nuclear tests started at the Nevada Test Site.
1944 Leningrad’s siege by Germans ended in the wake of 650,000 perished citizens.
1941 Peruvian ambassador Ricardo Rivera-Schreiber gave a warning that Japan would attack Pearl Harbor.
1926 The theory of Wave Mechanics by physicist Erwin Schrödinger was first taught in lectures.
1880 A patent for his electric lamp invention was given to Thomas Edison.
1591 Scottish schoolmaster Dr. John Fian who had “a pact with the devil,” was found guilty of witchcraft.
Famous Quotes Said On January 27
Here we have the most notable quotes that have been spoken throughout history on January 27th.
1783
“All wars are follies, very expensive and very mischieveous ones.”
– Benjamin Franklin
Famous People Born On January 27
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Lewis Carroll? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1756 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Austrian Composer
- Died On:
- Dec 5, 1791 (Age 35)
- Born In:
- Salzburg, Austria
1998 Devin Druid
American Actor
- Age:
- 24 years old
- Born In:
- Virginia, USA
1979 Rosamund Pike
British Actress
- Age:
- 43 years old
- Born In:
- England, UK
1832 Lewis Carroll
English Writer
- Died On:
- Jan 14, 1898 (Age 65)
- Born In:
- England, UK
Special Holidays On January 27
Here are some unusual holidays that are celebrated on this day.
World Breast Pumping Day
Many new mothers around the globe have to produce and pump milk for their babies continually, and it’s both time-consuming and tiring. So today is World Breast Pumping Day and is a day to acknowledge the effort needed to keep babies fed and happy.
National Chocolate Cake Day
Whether you bake up a storm or go for a sweet treat at your local cafe or restaurant, today you’ve got a great excuse to indulge your sweet tooth. Chocolate Cake Day is as sweet as it sounds; just remember to share some cake with your friends!
January 27 Birthday Facts, Zodiac & Birthstone
If you were born on January 27th, your star sign is Aquarius.
Aquarius is the eleventh astrological sign in the zodiac, originating from the constellation Aquarius.
If your birthday is in January, your birthstone is the Garnet. This rich gem is thought to provide the wearer protection on their journey through life.
If you were born on January 27, your estimated date of conception would be May 6 in the previous year.
