Historical Events
- Dutch social democratic/Dutch Liberal Party win municipal elections
Famous Deaths
- Jesse Burkett, American Baseball HOF left fielder (NL batting champion 1895-96, 1901; 240 hits in 1896 MLB record for 15 years; Cleveland Spiders, St. Louis Perfectos/Cardinals), dies at 84
Died in 1953 1953 Highlights
About May 27, 1953
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 11 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
- #1 Song: I Believe - Frankie Laine