Birth
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Áustria
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Austrian composer of the classical period, considered one of the greatest geniuses in the history of Western music.
† 5/12/1791Source: História da MúsicaDIGITAL ALMANAC · EUROPE/LISBON
Historical events for
Saturday, 27 January 2024
- Birth
Gomes Freire de Andrade
Gomes Freire de Andrade, Portuguese general and politician, central figure in the fight against absolutism in Portugal, was executed on October 18, 1817.
† 18/10/1817 - Birth
Georges Mathieu
Boulogne-sur-Mer, França
George Mathieu, French painter and creator of the lyrical abstraction movement, with a notable role in modern European art.
† 10/6/2012 - Birth
António Chaínho
Master of the Portuguese guitar (1938-2026). A tireless worker of fado, he passed away at his home in Alfragide on the exact day he turned 88, leaving an invaluable legacy to Portuguese music.
† 27/1/2026Source: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ant%C3%B3nio_Chainho - Birth
Nick Mason
Inglaterra
Nick Mason, Pink Floyd drummer, recognized for his innovative approach and presence throughout the band's discography.
- Birth
Frank Miller
Frank Miller, famous American writer and illustrator, known for landmark works such as Sin City and The Dark Knight Returns.
- Birth
Tricky
Adrian Thaws, known as Tricky (b. 1968), is an avant-garde British producer and rapper. One of the central figures of the "Bristol sound", his whispered vocal textures and claustrophobic beats dictated the evolution of trip-hop.
- Sport
Grande Prémio de Fórmula E de Diriyah I
Execution of the second race of the Monaco ePrix double-header, part of the Formula E World Championship. The race takes place on the iconic street circuit, demanding maximum technical precision in electric energy management.