Historical Events
- British expedition climbs south face of Annapurna I in the Himalayas in north-central Nepal, 10th highest mountain
- USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan
Famous Birthdays
Joseph Fiennes (53 years old)
English actor (Enemy at the Gates, Shakespeare in Love), born in Salisbury, Wiltshire
- Michael Blackburn, Australian laser sailor (Olympic bronze 2000), born in Sydney, New South Wales
- Michele Bartoli, Italian cyclist
- Tim Farron, British politician
Famous Deaths
- Emmy van Lokhorst, Dutch writer and literary critic, dies at 78
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights
About May 27, 1970
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 10 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Everything Is Beautiful - Ray Stevens
#1 Song: Back Home - England World Cup Squad
