Historical Events
- Arabs blow up Jewish synagogue Hurvat Rabbi Yehudah he-Hasid
Sports History
Hank Greenberg buys an interest in the Cleveland Indians
Famous Birthdays
- Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Volkov, Soviet cosmonaut (Soyuz TM-8, T-14, TM-7), born in Horlivka, Ukraine, Soviet Union
- Anna E "Annelies" Balhan, Dutch revue-artist/actress (Sweet Chairty)
- Pete Sears, British session and touring bassist (Jefferson Starship; Rod Stewart), born in Bromley, Kent, England
1948 Highlights
About May 27, 1948
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 10 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini