January 27 Wednesday
Day of the rescuer.
In the people of Filimonov Day - it was believed that all evil spirits: kikimors, batters and echidy scratched at the door, walking around, moaning and frightening people.
1932 The Resolution of the CEC and SNK of the USSR on the introduction of the passport system was published. The first Russian passports appeared at the beginning of the 18th century under the decree of Tsar Peter I. In 1714-1719, "road letters" ("passport") were introduced for all free residents departing to other parts of the country.
1945 Founded International Monetary Fund.