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Historical events & facts — May 27
What happened on May 27?
On May 27, 1941, the German battleship Bismarck was sunk in the North Atlantic by the British Royal Navy after an intense multi-day pursuit. The Bismarck, the largest battleship built to that point, had sunk the battlecruiser HMS Hood three days earlier, killing 1,418 sailors. The sinking of the Bismarck, with 2,092 dead out of 2,221 crew, was the greatest loss of the German Navy.
On May 27, 1564, French Protestant reformer John Calvin died in Geneva — whose theology — Calvinism — profoundly influenced the development of Protestantism in Switzerland, France, Scotland, the Netherlands and North America. The Protestant ethic described by Max Weber in his 1905 work was based primarily on Calvin's ideas about work, saving and predestination.
On May 27, 1905, the Russian Pacific fleet was destroyed by the Japanese navy at the Battle of Tsushima — the greatest naval disaster since Trafalgar. Japan destroyed 21 of the 28 Russian warships while losing only 3 torpedo boats. The Japanese victory, the first by an Asian nation over a European power in the modern era, shook the world and forced Russia to sign peace. The defeat discredited the tsarist government.
Notable birthdays — May 27
Famous people born on May 27
Margrethe Munthe
Margrethe Aabel Munthe was a Norwegian teacher, children's writer, songwriter and playwright.
Antonio Rosario Mennonna
Antonio Rosario Mennonna was an Italian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. At the time of his death at the age of 103, he was the second-oldest bishop in the Church, behind Antoine Nguyên Van Thien.
Sumner Redstone
Sumner Murray Redstone was an American billionaire businessman and media magnate. He was the founder and chairman of the second incarnation of Viacom, chairman of CBS Corporation, and the majority owner and chairman of the National Amusements theater chain.
Harlan Ellison
Harlan Jay Ellison was an American writer, known for his prolific and influential work in New Wave speculative fiction and for his outspoken, combative personality. His published works include more than 1,700 short stories, novellas, screenplays, comic-book scripts, teleplays, essays, and a wide range of criticism covering literature, film, television, and print media.
Lionel Sosa
Lionel Sosa is a Mexican-American advertising and marketing executive.
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