AP Today in History
May 27 is the 147th day of the year (148th on a leap year) on the Gregorian calendar.http://www.infoplease.com/spot/gregorian1.html The Zodiac sign for individuals born on this day is Gemini. http://www.findyourfate.com/astrology/Gemini.htm
In Nigeria, May 27 is celebrated as Children's Day. The day is designed to honor minors and to call attention to the issues that affect children around the world.http://allafrica.com/stories/200705280911.html Marches are held, in which particular students are selected to represent their school. Although the United Nations first suggested that all countries adopt a Children's Day in 1954, Nigeria did not institute their form of the holiday until 2007.http://allafrica.com/stories/200705280911.html
The 1990s
- 1999: Slobodan Milosevic is indicted by a United Nations tribunal for crimes against humanity.
- 1995: Christopher Reeve was paralyzed after falling off a horse.
May 27 1937
1937: The Golden Gate Bridge opens in San Francisco after 5 years of construction.
The 1600s
- 1647: In Hartford, Connecticut Alse Young was the first American executed as a witch.
Famous Birthdays
- 1975: Jamie Oliver - TV Chef
- 1973: Jack McBrayer - 30 Rock
- 1964: Adam Carolla - Comedian
- 1923: Henry Kissinger - Fmr. Secretary of State
- 1922: Christopher Lee - Lord of the Rings