January 27: What Happened on This Day in History

• 2022: During a critical diplomatic exchange, U.S. President Joe Biden warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about potential Russian invasion plans. Biden explicitly stated that Russia could potentially invade Ukraine in February, rejecting Russia's demand to prevent Ukraine from joining NATO. This conversation highlighted the escalating geopolitical tensions between Russia, Ukraine, and Western powers.
• 2019: Two coordinated bomb attacks were carried out at the Roman Catholic Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral in Jolo, Philippines. The terrorist attack resulted in 20 fatalities, including 15 civilians and 5 soldiers, with an additional 81 people injured. The terrorist group Abu Sayyaf is believed to be responsible for this devastating assault.
• 2007: Ethiopia announced plans to withdraw one-third of its military forces from Somalia by January 28, 2007, as part of a strategic troop reduction strategy.
• 2005: Professional baseball player Lance Berkman signed a one-year contract with the Houston Astros for $10.5 million, solidifying his continued role with the team.
• 2003: Philip Morris Companies officially changed its corporate name to Altria Group, Incorporated, signaling a strategic rebranding effort to distance itself from its tobacco-focused image.
• 2001: Marie-José of Belgium, the last Queen of Italy who was born in 1906, passed away on this date.
• 1996: Catherine Roskam becomes the first female Episcopal bishop in New York, breaking significant gender barriers in religious leadership.
• 1979: The 36th Golden Globe Awards celebrated outstanding achievements in film, with notable winners including the movie 'Midnight Express', and performances by actors Jon Voight and Jane Fonda. The event recognized significant contributions to cinema during the late 1970s.
• 1974: On January 27, 1974, the theatrical production 'Lorelei' premiered at the Palace Theater in New York City, enjoying a successful run of 320 performances. This musical or dramatic work became a notable cultural event in the New York theater scene during the mid-1970s.
• 1973: Janet Lynn secured her fifth consecutive U.S. female Figure Skating championship, demonstrating exceptional skill and consistency in the sport during the early 1970s.

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January 27th marks the 27th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar.

There are 338 days remaining until the end of the year (or 339 days in case of leap years).

January 27th is the 27th day of the month of January.

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On January 27th, 2025 the day of the week is Monday.

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The zodiac sign associated with January 27th is Aquarius according to the Western Zodiac.

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