What happened this day in history January 27, 1944

What are the important events that happened on January 27, 1944? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 27, 1944: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 27, 1944 is the 27th day of the year 1944 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 339 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 14, 1944 – a Thursday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘icosiheptagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $1,372.75. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Aquarius is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Garnet is the modern birthstone for this month. Emerald is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Monkey is the mythical animal and Wood is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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January 27, 1944 Historical Events

  • 1944
    World War II: The 900-day Siege of Leningrad is lifted.

Who were born on January 27, 1944?

  • 1944
    Mairéad Corrigan, Irish activist, Nobel laureate
  • 1944
    Nick Mason, English drummer (Pink Floyd)
  • 1944
    Peter Akinola, Nigerian religious leader

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