Historical Events
- 6th Preakness: C Holloway aboard Duke of Magenta wins in 2:41.75
Spofforth's 10-20
Australian cricket fast bowler Fred Spofforth takes 10-20 (6-4 and 4-16) in quick-fire 9 wicket tour match win over the MCC in London
Famous Deaths
- Carlo Marsili, Italian composer, dies at 49
Died in 1878 1878 Highlights
About May 27, 1878
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 145 years, 10 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
