Historical Events
- Allies land on Biak, Indonesia (operation Horlicks)
- Japanese advance in Hangkhou, China
No Exit
Jean-Paul Sartres' existentialist play "Huis Clos" (No Exit) premieres in Paris
Famous Birthdays
- Billy Adamson, Scottish drummer (The Searchers, 1969-98), born in Peebles, Scotland (d. 2013)
- Chris Dodd, American politician (Senator-D-Connecticut, 1981-2011), born in Willimantic, Connecticut
- Pleun Strik, Dutch soccer defender (8 caps, FIFA World Cup 1974 runner-up; PSV Eindhoven 270 games), born in Rotterdam, Netherlands (d. 2022)
About May 27, 1944
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 79 years and 11 months
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini
