1. In 1978, a blizzard hit Connecticut on January 27, causing more than 20 inches of snow to fall in some areas and leaving thousands without power for days. The storm was among the worst in the state's history, with winds reaching 70 mph and causing extensive damage.

2. On January 27, 1781, Connecticut governor Jonathan Trumbull received a letter from French General Rochambeau, confirming his intention to join forces with the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. This support was crucial to the eventual victory over the British.

3. Connecticut native and famous abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe was born on January 27, 1811. Her most famous work, "Uncle Tom's Cabin," was a groundbreaking novel that helped galvanize the anti-slavery movement in the United States.

4. On January 27, 1969, Yale University students began a week-long strike to protest the school's involvement in the Vietnam War. The strike, which involved thousands of students, eventually ended when the university agreed to several demands, including the creation of a peace center on campus.

5. In 2003, ESPN aired its first-ever X Games Winter event on January 27 in Aspen, Colorado. The extreme sports competition, which takes place annually, features events such as snowboarding, skiing, and snowmobiling, and has become a popular international event.