
Wilhelm II
1859 – 1941Last German Kaiser and King of Prussia who ruled from 1888 to 1918, whose policies contributed to World War I and the subsequent collapse of the German Empire.
9 notable people were born on January 27.
January 27 is the birth date of several notable individuals across various fields, including politics, science, and performing arts. Noteworthy figures born on this day include German Kaiser Wilhelm II in 1859, Nobel Prize-winning neurophysiologist John Eccles in 1903, and renowned ballet dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov in 1948. The date also marks the birth of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan in 1960 and former North Korean agent Kim Hyon-hui in 1962.

Last German Kaiser and King of Prussia who ruled from 1888 to 1918, whose policies contributed to World War I and the subsequent collapse of the German Empire.

Latvian-American ballet dancer and choreographer who defected from the Soviet Union in 1974 and became one of the world's most celebrated performers with the American Ballet Theatre and New York City Ballet.

Former world No. 1 tennis player who won the US Open (2000) and Australian Open (2005) during his career. He was known for his powerful serve and volatile on-court behavior before retiring in 2009.

Prominent actress and singer who became one of Singapore's most recognizable entertainment figures in the 1990s and 2000s. She starred in numerous television dramas and films across Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.

Nobel Prize-winning neurophysiologist who made fundamental discoveries about the mechanisms of nerve impulse transmission and synaptic function.

Tanzania's first female President, who assumed office in March 2021 following the death of John Magufuli. She previously served as Vice President from 2015 to 2021.

Defensive midfielder who plays for FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga and represents the Tunisia national football team.

Prime Minister of Jordan since 2020, previously served as chief of the Royal Hashemite Court and ambassador to France.

Former North Korean intelligence agent who bombed Korean Air Flight 858 in 1987, killing 115 people. She was captured, confessed, and later became a South Korean citizen.