Historical Events
- Bay District Race Track in San Francisco closes
- Tornado hit St Louis, killing 255, leaving thousands homeless
Famous Deaths
- Aleksandr Grigorievich Stoletov, Russian physicist (b. 1839)
- Allard Pierson, Dutch theologist, philosopher and art historian, dies at 65
Died in 1896 1896 Highlights
About May 27, 1896
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 128 years, 2 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini
