What Happened on May 27, 1918

Historical Events

  • Third Battle of Aisne: German offensive overcomes British forces (WWI)

Famous Birthdays

  • Kam Fong Chun, American actor (Hawaii Five-0, Magnum, P.I.), born in Kalihi, Territory of Hawaii (d. 2002)
  • Yasuhiro Nakasone, Japanese politician (Prime Minister of Japan 1982-87), born in Takasaki, Japan (d. 2019)

Famous Deaths

  • Henry Adams, American historian and writer (Education of Henry Adams), dies at 80
Died in 1918 1918 Highlights

About May 27, 1918

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 11 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

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