More Notable Birthdays on May 27: 1934 - Harlan Ellison, American Writer 1923 - Henry A. Kissinger, Statesman 1922 - Christopher Lee, born in London, England, actor, Hound of Baskervilles 1819 - Julia Ward Howe, U.S., author/lecturer, Battle Hymn of the Republic 1794 - Cornelius Vanderbilt, millionaire, B and O railroad