Historical Events
Dalai Lama Surrenders
Chinese Communists force Dalai Lama to surrender his army to Beijing
Famous Birthdays
- John Conteh, British boxer (WBC Light Heavyweight title 1974-77), born in Liverpool, England
- Norma Jean Almodovar, American author (Cop to Call Girl) and sex worker activist, born in Binghampton, New York
Famous Deaths
- Thomas Blamey, Australian general (WWI, WWII), dies at 67
Died in 1951 1951 Highlights
About May 27, 1951
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 10 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Gemini
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
Year of the Monkey