January 27

What happened on January 27 in history

4 events fall on January 27, from 1756 to 1967. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

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Events on January 27

  1. 1756

    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is born

    The Salzburg court musician's son will be performing for royalty within six years.

    Play the Exploration & revolution round

  2. 1888

    The National Geographic Society is founded

    Thirty-three explorers and scientists meet in Washington to increase geographic knowledge.

    Play the 19th century round

  3. 1945

    Auschwitz is liberated

    Red Army troops reach the camp complex and find some seven thousand survivors.

    Play the 20th century round

  4. 1967

    The Apollo 1 fire

    Three astronauts die in a launch-pad test, forcing a redesign of the spacecraft.

    Play the 20th century round