Birthdays occurring on January, 27

1900

Hyman George Rickover was born on January 27, 1900 American US Navy admiral known as the father of the Nuclear Navy. 1900-1986 The devil is in the details, and everything we do in the military is a detail More quotations from Hyman George Rickover

1912

Lawrence Durrell was born on January 27, 1912 Music is only love looking for words More quotations from Lawrence Durrell

1915

Jack Brymer was born on January 27, 1915 The ability to play the clarinet is the ability to overcome the imperfections of the instrument. There's no such thing as a perfect clarinet, never was and never will be. More quotations from Jack Brymer

1921

Donna Reed was born on January 27, 1921 American actress, 1921-1986 Remember the night we broke the window in this old house? This is what I wished for. More quotations from Donna Reed

Deaths occurring on January, 27

1540

Angela Merici died on January 27, 1540 In the fulfillment of your duties, let your intentions be so pure that you reject from your actions any other motive than the glory of God and the salvation of souls More quotations from Angela Merici

1901

Giuseppe Verdi died on January 27, 1901 Leading Italian composer of opera in the 19th century, 1813-1901 You may have the universe if I may have Italy More quotations from Giuseppe Verdi

1972

Mahalia Jackson died on January 27, 1972 American singer, 1911-1972 Someday the sun is going to shine down on me in some faraway place. More quotations from Mahalia Jackson