Historical Events
- 23rd Walker Cup: Britain-Ireland, 13-11
Cannes Film Festival
24th Cannes Film Festival: "The Go-Between" directed by Joseph Losey wins the Grand Prix du Festival International du Film
Imagine
John Lennon records the song "Imagine" at his Ascot Sound home studio at Tittenhurst Park, England
1971 History
Famous Birthdays
- Ferdino Hernandez, soccer player (FC Utrecht)
- Glenn Ross, Northern Irish strongman
- Kaur Kender, Estonian author
Lisa Lopes (1971-2002)
American singer (TLC), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Monika Schnarre, American actress (Bold & Beautiful)
- Paul Bettany, English actor (A Beautiful Mind), born in London
- Wayne Carey, Australian rules footballer
Famous Deaths
- Chips Rafferty [John William Pilbean Goffage], Australian actor (Wake in Fright, Desert Rats), dies from a heart attack at 62
- Jack Doscher, American baseball pitcher (1st son of a major leaguer to play MLB), dies at 90
1971 Highlights
About May 27, 1971
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 10 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Brown Sugar - The Rolling Stones
- #1 Song: Knock Three Times - Dawn