May 27 On This Day in History Timeline
Historical figures and notable personalities born or commemorated on May 27 (05-27) in the 2Day Chrono-Wiki archive.
Notable Figures on May 27 (9)
- Ben Feldman (Born: 1980-05-27) — American actor known for roles in Superstore, Mad Men, and Silicon Valley.
- Cornelius Vanderbilt (Born: 1794-05-27) — American railroad and shipping magnate, known as "the Commodore".
- Donna Strickland (Born: 1959-05-27) — Pioneering optical physicist known for developing chirped pulse amplification technology.
- Eric Bischoff (Born: 1955-05-27) — Pioneering wrestling producer, booker, and promoter known for shaping major industry narratives.
- Lisa Lopes (Born: 1971-05-27) — Rapper Left Eye, a key creative force for TLC, known for her songwriting and stage presence.
- Niccolò Paganini (Died: 1840-05-27) — The most celebrated violin virtuoso of his time, Paganini shaped modern technique.
- Rachel Carson (Born: 1907-05-27) — Pioneering marine biologist whose writings launched the modern global environmental movement.
- Robert Koch (Died: 1910-05-27) — Pioneering bacteriologist, founder of modern bacteriology and public health.
- Thomas Müntzer (Died: 1525-05-27) — Radical German theologian and preacher opposing both Luther and feudal power.