Historical Events
- Bubonic Plague breaks out in San Francisco
Famous Birthdays
- Felix de Nobel, Dutch orchestra leader and pianist, born in Haarlem, Netherlands (d. 1981)
Rachel Carson (1907-1964)
American marine biologist, conservationist and author (Silent Spring), born in Springdale, Pennsylvania
About May 27, 1907
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 116 years, 10 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini
