Historical Events
- America's COVID-19 death toll passes 100,000 (Johns Hopkins figures) equal to number of US servicemen and women killed in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan put together
- Locust swarms in western and central India worst since 1993 after spreading from Pakistan and Iran and due to extreme weather
- Spain begins 10 days of mourning for victims of COVID-19 with death toll just under 27,000
Event of Interest
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer has autonomy from China, doesn't merit special trade relationship, in note to Congress
Famous Deaths
- Larry Kramer, American playwright and AIDS activist, dies at 84
- Liesbeth Migchelsen, Dutch soccer defender (97 caps; FFC Heike Rheine, SV Fortuna Wormerveer, AZ Alkmaar), dies from cancer at 49
Died in 2020 2020 Highlights
About May 27, 2020
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 3 years, 11 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
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#1 Song: Savage - Megan Thee Stallion
#1 Song: Rockstar - Dababy Ft. Roddy Ricch
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