1199
Science
Becomes consort of King John upon his accession
When John acceded to the English throne on 27 May 1199, Isabella became his legal consort, though she was never crowned queen.
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27May
18 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1676
Science
Among the earliest women astronomical illustrators
Maria Clara Eimmart is one of the earliest women to depict celestial phenomena, especially lunar phases, through observational drawing.
View details1676
Science
Birth in Nuremberg
Birth of Maria Clara Eimmart in Nuremberg, Germany, daughter of artist and astronomer Georg Christoph Eimmart.
View details1819
Science
Birth of Julia Ward Howe
Julia Ward Howe was born in New York City to a prominent banking family, later becoming one of America's most influential writers and reformers.
View details1849
1907
Science
Birth in Springdale, Pennsylvania
Rachel Louise Carson was born in Springdale, Pennsylvania, United States.
View details1911
Law
U.S. Supreme Court affirms dismissal of Liliuokalani v. United States
U.S. Supreme Court affirms the dismissal of Liliuokalani v. United States, ending her crown land compensation suit.
View details1922
Arts
Saturday Evening Post cover: Woman in Red Floppy Hat
The 'Woman in Red Floppy Hat' by Neysa McMein was published on May 27, 1922.
View details1933
Arts
Release of She Done Him Wrong
Mae West becomes a star with the release of She Done Him Wrong.
View details1942
Science
Awarded the Navy Cross, first African American so honored
Miller became the first African American to receive the Navy Cross, presented by Admiral Chester Nimitz aboard USS Enterprise for his valor at Pearl Harbor.
View details1958
Arts
Marriage to Jerome Toobin
Marriage of Marlene Sanders and Jerome Toobin, marking a family partnership rooted in media and journalism.
View details1959
Science
Birth of Donna Strickland
Donna Theo Strickland was born in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, later becoming a pioneer of laser physics and Nobel laureate.
View details1990
Politics
NLD landslide victory in 1990 general election
While Suu Kyi is under house arrest, the NLD wins about 82% of seats in Myanmar’s general election.
View details1992
Science
Death of Machiko Hasegawa
Machiko Hasegawa died on 27 May 1992 in Tokyo, Japan, leaving behind an enduring legacy in manga and popular culture.
View details2005
Sports
Death of Alma Ziegler
Alma Ziegler passed away on May 27, 2005, leaving a lasting legacy in women's baseball.
View details2010
Arts
U.S. commemorative stamp honoring Kate Smith issued
The U.S. Postal Service issued a 44-cent stamp featuring Kate Smith as part of its "Legends of American Music" series.
View details2018
Sports
Final Indianapolis 500 appearance
Patrick competed in her final Indianapolis 500 on May 27, 2018, closing out her professional racing career.
View details2022
Science
Presentation of 2022 Novo Nordisk Prize
The Novo Nordisk Prize 2022 was presented to Karikó and Weissman for pioneering discoveries in nucleoside-modified mRNA.
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