Historical Events
- Baltimore manager Paul Richards devises oversized catcher's mitt, used by Baltimore Oriole Clint Courtney
- Military coup overthrows democratic government of Turkey
Famous Birthdays
- Aleksandr Sidorenko, Ukrainian swimmer (Olympic gold USSR 400m IM 1980; World C'ship gold 200m IM 1982), born in Mariupol, Ukraine (d. 2022)
- Ray Armsetad, 4X400 runner (Olympic gold 1984), born in Kirksville, Missouri
- Vinodhan John, cricket pace bowler (Sri Lankan in 6 Tests 1983-84)
Famous Deaths
- Edward Brophy, American character actor (Champ, Dumbo, Great Guy, The Cameraman, Doughboys), dies at 65
- George Zucco, British actor (Fog Island, Black Raven, Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Captain Fury), dies at 74
- James Montgomery Flagg, American illustrator, dies at 82
Died in 1960 1960 Highlights
About May 27, 1960
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 11 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cathy's Clown - The Everly Brothers
