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National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for May 27, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
These observances last the full month; this date is part of that month-long celebration.
Showing the first 12 on this date; there are more month-long observances. See the full months list for May.
Events that occurred on May 27 throughout history
Governor William Phips authorizes established the special Court of Oyer and Terminer ("to hear and determine") to prosecute those accused of witchcraft. The trials became known as the Salem witch trials.
President Wilson addresses the League to Enforce Peace and gives public support to the idea of forming a league of nations.
The Chrysler Building in NY City opens to the public. The building is a 1,046-foot-tall, Art Deco skyscraper in the East Midtown neighborhood of Manhattan.
The Federal Securities Act is signed into law requiring the registration of securities with the Federal Trade Commission.
The short film Three Little Pigs (Walt Disney) premiered at the Radio City Music Hall as a short subject to Radio City's release of the First National Pictures film Elmer, the Great.
The Golden Gate Bridge opens to pedestrian traffic, drawing n estimated 200,000 people who walked, ran, and roller-skated across the 1.7-mile span before vehicles were allowed to drive on the bridge.
Ernest Green becomes the first black student to graduate from Little Rock's Central High School. One of the "Little Rock Nine", Green received his diploma alongside roughly 600 white classmates. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. attended the graduation.
People born on May 27
Businessman who is responsible for building the Gould Dynasty and labeled as a "robber baron" (someone who used unethical business practices).
The first woman to own, operate and edit a newspaper for women (The Lily).
Successful country music musician.
Black mechanical and electrical engineer who is responsible for creating heating systems for Rockefeller Center and New York's Radio City Music Hall.
Biochemist identified two vitamins--nicotinic acid (niacin) and nicotinamide--which were deficient directly in human pellagra.
Actor known for his role as Sergeant Mick Belker in the television series Hill Street Blues.
Podcaster who is credited with holding the most downloaded podcast by Guinness World Records (2011).
Painter who is famous for her bird images and the use of gold leaf highlights.
Mystery novel author whose work is inspiration for the contemporary television series Dark Winds.
Also known as "Left Eye" in the R&B group TLC, Lisa Lopez had a bold bold personality and unique style that helped shape the group.
Media magnate who founded Viacom.
Infamous cowboy, gunfighter, professional gambler and scout.
The 38th VP of the U.S. who served from 1965 to 1969.
