1995⚡ Event
Christopher Reeve's accident
American actor Christopher Reeve was thrown from his horse, leaving him quadriplegic. He later became an activist for people with spinal cord injuries.
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What Happened on May 27?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for May 27 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on May 27(5)
1997⚡ Event
Jarrell tornado
A destructive F5-rated tornado tracked through a subdivision of homes northwest of Jarrell, Texas, killing 27 people.
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2001⚡ Event
Dos Palmas kidnappings
Twenty tourists were kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf militants in Palawan, Philippines. This triggered a hostage crisis that lasted for over a year.
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2006⚡ Event
Yogyakarta earthquake
A powerful earthquake struck near Yogyakarta, Indonesia, causing widespread damage and killing over 5,700 people.
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2014⚡ Event
Kerala Blasters FC formed
The Indian football club Kerala Blasters FC and its first supporters' group, Manjappada, were formed.
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Birthdays on May 27(5)
Deaths on May 27(5)
2020🕊️ Death
Larry Kramer
Larry Kramer, an American playwright, public health advocate, and LGBT rights activist, has died. He was born in 1935.
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2021🕊️ Death
Poul Schlüter
Poul Schlüter, former Prime Minister of Denmark, has died. He was born in 1929.
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2024🕊️ Death
Bill Walton
Bill Walton, an American basketball player and sportscaster, has died. He was born in 1952.
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2025🕊️ Death
Freddie Aguilar
Freddie Aguilar, Filipino musician and singer-songwriter, died.
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May 27 in History
May 27 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on May 27
Examples currently recorded for May 27 include Christopher Reeve's accident (1995), Jarrell tornado (1997), Dos Palmas kidnappings (2001). View all events →
Birthdays on May 27
People recorded as born on May 27 include Matheus Cunha, Abner Vinícius, Jérémy Doku. View all birthdays →
Deaths on May 27
Remembered figures who died on May 27 include Larry Kramer, Poul Schlüter, Elizabeth MacRae. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on May 27?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for May 27: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for May 27?
- One event currently recorded for May 27 is: Christopher Reeve's accident.
- Who was born on May 27?
- People recorded as born on May 27 include Matheus Cunha, Abner Vinícius, Jérémy Doku.
- How many historical events are recorded for May 27?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for May 27.
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