Historical events for
Wednesday, 27 January 2027

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Austrian composer of the classical period, considered one of the greatest geniuses in the history of Western music.

Gomes Freire de Andrade, Portuguese general and politician, central figure in the fight against absolutism in Portugal, was executed on October 18, 1817.

George Mathieu, French painter and creator of the lyrical abstraction movement, with a notable role in modern European art.

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.

Nick Mason, Pink Floyd drummer, recognized for his innovative approach and presence throughout the band's discography.

Frank Miller, famous American writer and illustrator, known for landmark works such as Sin City and The Dark Knight Returns.

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.