On This Day: May 27

5 verified moments happened on May 27. Here they are in the order they actually happened — the same kind of puzzle you solve in Whensly every day.

1. 1873 Survivor romps home by ten lengths to capture the inaugural Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course.Sports · Source: National Museum of Racing, 'Survivor: Forgotten star of the first Preakness' (May 27 1873)
2. 1937🌉 The Golden Gate Bridge opens to people on foot for Pedestrian Day, drawing huge crowds across the span.History · Source: PBS American Experience, 'The Golden Gate Bridge's Opening Day' (May 27 1937)
3. 2003📝 Matt Mullenweg and Mike Little release WordPress, the blogging tool that grows into the web's leading content system.Technology · Source: WordPress.org, 'WordPress Now Available' (May 27 2003)
4. 2009 Barcelona beat Manchester United in the Champions League final in Rome to complete a historic trebleSports · Source: Wikipedia, '2009 UEFA Champions League final' (27 May 2009); UEFA.com
5. 2009🔵 Samuel Eto'o and Lionel Messi score as Pep Guardiola's Barcelona beat Manchester United in Rome to complete a historic treble.Soccer · Source: Wikipedia, '2009 UEFA Champions League final' (May 27 2009)