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What Happened on May 27, 1948

Day of the Week: Thursday

Article: Ship that Changed the Face of Britain

Sam King, a Jamaican immigrant who was to become a London mayor
Sam King, a Jamaican immigrant who was to become a London mayor

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Historical Events

  • Arabs blow up Jewish synagogue Hurvat Rabbi Yehudah he-Hasid

Event of interestEvent of Interest

Hank Greenberg buys an interest in the Cleveland Indians

Baseball Player Hank Greenberg
Baseball Player
Hank Greenberg

Famous Birthdays

  • Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Volkov, cosmonaut (Soyuz TM-8, T-14, TM-7)
  • Anna E "Annelies" Balhan, Dutch revue-artist/actress (Sweet Chairty)
  • Pete Sears, bassist (Jefferson Starship)

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