Crippled Kaiser Had Grip of Iron
![A typical portrait of the Kaiser, with his left arm carefully concealed](https://www.onthisday.com/images/articles/kaiser-bill.jpg)
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Famous Birthdays
Wilhelm II (1859-1941)
German Emperor and King of Prussia (1888-1918), born in Berlin
Famous Deaths
- Carl A. Agardh, Swedish botanist, bishop of Karlstad, dies at 74
About January 27, 1859
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 165 years, 6 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius