Famous Birthdays
- Dashiell Hammett, American detective novelist (Sam Spade, Maltese Falcon), born in St. Mary's County, Maryland (d. 1961)
- Louis-Ferdinand Céline, French writer (Die Nacht), born in Courbevoie, Seine, France (d. 1961)
About May 27, 1894
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 130 years, 2 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini