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What Happened on January 27, 1885

Famous Birthdays

  • Eduard Künneke, German conductor and theater composer, born in Emmerich, Germany (d. 1953)

Jerome Kern (1885-1945)

American Broadway and film composer (Showboat; Roberta), born in New York City

  • Maeda Seison, Japanese painter (d. 1977)

About January 27, 1885

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 139 years, 6 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius