Famous Birthdays
- Cathy Carr, American swimmer (Olympic gold 100m breaststroke [WR 1:13.58], 4×100m medley 1972), born in Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Jackie Slater, American Pro Football HOF offensive tackle (7 x Pro Bowl; LA / St. Louis Rams 1976–95), born in Jackson, Mississippi
- Pauline Hanson, Australian politician
Famous Deaths
- Herzmanovsky-Orlando, writer, dies
Died in 1954 1954 Highlights
About May 27, 1954
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 10 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Secret Love - Doris Day