May 27, 2025: A Look Back at Historical Events and Notable Birthdays
Today marks May 27, the 147th day of 2025, with 218 days remaining in the year. This day has witnessed significant historical milestones.
On May 27, 1937, the iconic Golden Gate Bridge officially opened to pedestrians in San Francisco, with vehicles crossing starting the following day. Tragically, on this date in 1896, a catastrophic F4 tornado struck St. Louis and East St. Louis, claiming 255 lives. The Chrysler Building, once the tallest globally, opened in New York in 1930, while the British Royal Navy sank the German battleship Bismarck in 1941, resulting in significant loss of life.
Additionally, 1942 saw Doris "Dorie" Miller honored as the first African-American to receive the Navy Cross for his bravery during the Pearl Harbor attack. The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a conviction in the 1968 United States v. O’Brien case, affirming limits on free speech.
Today’s birthdays include celebrated personalities: actor Lee Meriwether (90), musician Bruce Cockburn (80), and Olympic gold medalist Jade Carey (25). As history unfolds, May 27 serves as a reminder of our past and the diverse talents shaping our present.
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