35 significant historical events occurred on May 27. May 27 has been the date of numerous noteworthy political and sporting events. Twelve important occurrences are noted on this date. Notable incidents include Operation Anthropoid in 1942 and the 1960 Turkish military coup. Significant European sporting events also took place, like the 1951 Swiss Grand Prix and the European Cup Finals in 1964 and 1965.
Total Events
35
Time Span
1217–2018
Categories
4
Top Category
war
17 events
22 famous birthdays on May 27
Including John Cockcroft, Henry Kissinger, Xədicə İsmayılova
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Event Distribution by Century
Darker = Higher Density13th C.21st C.
13th Century
1 event15th Century
2 events16th Century
2 events17th Century
1 event18th Century
2 events19th Century
3 events20th Century
17 events21st Century
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