Today In History, January 27: What Happened On This Day?

January 27 is known for many important moments in world history. On this day in 2011, Egyptian protesters occupied Tahrir Square, igniting a revolution that led to the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak. Earlier events include the liberation of Auschwitz by Soviet forces in 1945 and the signing of the Paris Peace Accords in 1973, which ended the Vietnam War. ... continue reading