1. On May 27, 1758, the British colonial forces under the command of General James Abercromby suffered a devastating defeat against the French and Native American forces at Fort Carillon (also known as Ticonderoga) in New York. While this battle did not take place in North Carolina, it is a significant event in the broader history of the French and Indian War, which had significant impacts on North Carolina's colonial history.

2. On May 27, 1861, North Carolina seceded from the Union and joined the Confederacy during the American Civil War. North Carolina was one of the last states to secede, and its decision to do so had significant political and military implications for the course of the war.

3. On May 27, 1924, the infamous Ku Klux Klan led a violent attack against African Americans in the town of Edenton, North Carolina. The incident, known as the "Edenton Riot," resulted in several injuries and the destruction of multiple homes and businesses.

4. On May 27, 2009, Charlotte, North Carolina was selected as the host city for the 2012 Democratic National Convention. This was a significant moment for North Carolina's political history, as it marked the first time that the state had hosted a major party convention.

5. On May 27, 2019, the small town of Old Fort, North Carolina was hit by a rare EF-2 tornado, causing significant damage to homes and businesses in the area. The tornado was part of a larger outbreak of severe weather that affected many parts of the southeastern United States.