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What Happened on January 27, 1906

Historical Events

  • Rudolf Gundersen skates world record 500m at 44.8 sec

Famous Birthdays

  • Alberto Ruz Lhuillier, Mexican archaeologist who excavated Palenque, born in Paris, France (d. 1979)
  • Radames Gnattali, Brazilian composer and conductor (Rádio Nacional), born in Porto Alegre, Brazil (d. 1988)

About January 27, 1906

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 118 years, 5 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius