What Happened on May 27, 1903

Historical Events

  • 37th Belmont: John Bullman aboard Africander wins in 2:21.75

Beurs van Berlages

Queen Wilhelmina opens the new Amsterdam stock exchange Beurs van Berlages, designed by influential architect Hendrik Petrus Berlage

Famous Birthdays

  • Walt Kiesling, American Pro Football Hall of Fame guard (NFL 1920s All-Decade Team; First-team All-Pro 1929, 30, 32; Chicago Cardinals, Chicago Bears) and coach (Pittsburgh Pirates/Steelers), born in Saint Paul, Minnesota (d. 1962)

About May 27, 1903

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 120 years, 11 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Gemini