january 27

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Mikhail Baryshnikov Age: Dancer, Choreographer and Actor Occupation: 64 Known For: Being one of the greatest and most legendary male ballet dancers of all time, being the artistic director of the American Ballet Theatre, and an acting career that includes an Oscar nomination for ‘The Turning Point’ and a multi-episode gig on ‘Sex and

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1785 – The University of Georgia is founded, becoming the first public university in the United States (More info) 1888 – The National Geographic Society is founded in Washington, DC (More info)