This Day in History: 1944-01-27

The Soviet Union announced the end of the deadly German siege of Leningrad, which had lasted for more than two years (880 days) and the loss of 600,000 killed.  Casey Stengel, manager of the Boston Braves since 1938, resigns. Lou Perini, Guido Rugo, & Joseph Maney buy control of Boston Braves.