January 27: 7 historical events that happened on THIS day; Check
History of January 27
January 27 has witnessed several major and interesting events. Learn about the significant events that unfolded on this day, shaping world and Indian history
Auschwitz Camp Liberated
1945: The Soviet army liberated the infamous Auschwitz camp (Nazi torture and extermination camp), marking a major victory for humanity
Tragedy for NASA
1967: Three astronauts lost their lives in a fire during preparations for NASA's Apollo 1 mission
End of the Vietnam War
1973: The Vietnam War ended with the signing of the Paris Peace Accords, and American troops began returning home
Seikan Tunnel's First Section Completed
1983: The first section of the world's longest undersea tunnel, the Seikan Tunnel in Japan, was completed
Giuseppe Verdi's Passing
1901: The renowned Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi passed away, leaving behind a legacy of timeless opera compositions
Boeing 747's First Flight
1969: The Boeing 747 took its first successful flight, revolutionizing air travel
Holocaust Remembrance Day
2010: The United Nations observed the first International Holocaust Remembrance Day