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Historical events for
Saturday, 27 January 2024

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  • 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 Música
  • 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.