1. On January 27, 1838, a group of 900 Potawatomi Native Americans were forcibly removed from their land in Wisconsin by U.S. soldiers and forced to march to Oklahoma, a journey known as the Trail of Tears. Many died from disease, hunger, and exposure during the journey.
2. On January 27, 1941, the University of Wisconsin-Madison announced the creation of a new program in occupational therapy, becoming the first university in the country to offer a master's degree in the field.
3. On January 27, 1951, Milwaukee Braves baseball player Eddie Mathews signed his first professional contract with the team, beginning a Hall of Fame career that would span 17 seasons and two teams.
4. On January 27, 1983, a massive snowstorm hit Wisconsin, dumping up to 20 inches of snow in some areas and causing widespread power outages and travel disruptions.
5. On January 27, 1996, the Green Bay Packers defeated the New England Patriots 35-21 in Super Bowl XXXI, securing the third Super Bowl win in franchise history and earning quarterback Brett Favre the game's MVP award.