What Happened on May 27, 1936

Historical Events

  • RMS Queen Mary leaves Southampton for NY on maiden voyage

Famous Birthdays

  • Benjamin Bathurst, vice chief of British Defense Staff
  • Lord Holme, president British Liberal Party
  • Louis Gossett Jr, American Emmy and Academy Award-winning stage and screen actor (Roots; An Officer and a Gentleman; Diggstown), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 2024) [1]
  • Marcel Masse, Canadian politician

About May 27, 1936

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 11 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini