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What Happened on May 27, 1897

Famous Birthdays

  • John Cockcroft, English physicist (development of Radar, Nobel Prize 1951 for 1st particle accelerator, Director of Atomic Energy Research Establishment), born in Todmorden, Yorkshire, England (d. 1967)

About May 27, 1897

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 127 years, 1 month and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini