What Happened on May 27, 1969

Historical Events

Television Finale

Jerry Lewis Show second run, last airs on NBC-TV

  • Walt Disney World construction begins at Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Famous Birthdays

  • Dondre Whitfield, American actor (All My Children), born in Brooklyn, New York
  • Todd Hundley, American baseball catcher (MLB All-Star 1996, 97 NY Mets; LA Dodgers, Chicago Cubs), born in Martinsville, Virginia

Famous Deaths

  • Jeffrey Hunter, American actor (Star Trek Cage, The Searchers), dies of an intracranial hemorrhage at 43
Died in 1969 1969 Highlights

About May 27, 1969

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 10 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Gemini

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