27 May

1937 - Golden Gate Bridge opens

On 27 May 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge opened to traffic in San Francisco.

1905 - Battle of Tsushima

On 27 May 1905, the Japanese fleet annihilated the Russian squadron at Tsushima.

1703 - Founding of Saint Petersburg

On 27 May 1703, Peter the Great founded Saint Petersburg, Russia's future capital.