Historical Events for 27th January 2026

1302 – Dante becomes a Florentine political exile
1927 – Australian Championships Women’s Tennis, Melbourne: Esna Boyd wins title after 5 consecutive runner-up finishes; beats Sylvia Lance Harper 5-7, 6-1, 6-2
1951 – US begins 126 nuclear tests at Nevada Test Site
1964 – South African cricket batsmen Eddie Barlow (201) and Graeme Pollock (175) combine for a 341-run stand in the 4th Tests against Australia at the Adelaide Oval
1973 – US male Figure Skating championship won by Gordon McKellen Jr
1982 – Philadelphia Phillies trade shortstop Larry Bowa and infielder Ryne Sandberg to Chicago Cubs for second baseman Ivan DeJesus
1986 – 13th American Music Awards: Whitney Houston, Huey Lewis and Crystal Gayle
2013 – NFL Pro Bowl, Aloha Stadium, Honolulu, Hawaii: NFC beats AFC, 62-35; MVP: Kyle Rudolph, Minnesota Vikings, TE

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