27 May What Happened On This Day In History

Today in History: May 27th is the 147th day of the year (148th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are days 218 remaining until the end of the year.

There are several notable events that happened on May 27 throughout history, and that’s why it’s an important day in Indian and world history.

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If you’re wondering to know about what happened today in History? Then you’re in the right place. On this day, there are several notable events that have occurred throughout Indian and world history.

In this article, we have compiled a list of the important things that happened all around the world on May 27. Take a look:  

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1851 – The world’s first chess tournament is held in London

Adolf Anderssen, a maths teacher from Wrocław, won the tournament, which was held parallel to the 1851 Great Exhibition.

What happened in World History on May 27

1703 – St. Petersburg founded by Peter the Great

After winning access to the Baltic Sea through his victories in the Great Northern War, Czar Peter I founds the city of St. Petersburg as the new Russian capital on May 27, 1703. 

1937 – The Golden Gate Bridge is opened

The suspension bridge connecting the San Francisco peninsula with Marin County is one of the most recognised works of United States architecture.

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Today’s Highlight in History:

– In 1935, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Schechter Poultry Corp. v. United States, unanimously struck down the National Industrial Recovery Act, a key component of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “New Deal” legislative program.

– On May 27, 1936, the Cunard liner RMS Queen Mary left England on its maiden voyage to New York.

– In 1937, the newly completed Golden Gate Bridge connecting San Francisco and Marin County, California, was opened to pedestrian traffic (vehicles began crossing the next day).

– In 1941, the British Royal Navy sank the German battleship Bismarck off France with a loss of some 2,000 lives, three days after the Bismarck sank the HMS Hood with the loss of more than 1,400 lives. Amid rising world tensions, President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed an “unlimited national emergency” during a radio address from the White House.

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In addition to these historical events on May 27 events, there is also the birthday and death of several notable individuals that you must know about.

Famous People’s Birthday on May 27

1962 – Ravi Shastri’s Birthday

Ravi Shastri is a former Indian cricketer and the former head coach of the Indian national cricket team. He was born on May 27, 1962, in Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India.

1957 – Nitin Gadkari’s Birthday

Nitin Gadkari is an Indian politician and a prominent member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He was born on May 27, 1957, in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.

Famous People’s Death Anniversary on May 27

1964 – Jawaharlal Nehru death anniversary

Jawaharlal Nehru was an Indian politician and statesman who played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement and became the first Prime Minister of India. He was born on November 14, 1889, in Allahabad (now Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh, India, and passed away on May 27, 1964.

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