What Happened on May 27, 1981

Historical Events

  • 25th European Cup: Liverpool beats Real Madrid 1-0 at Paris
  • 34th Cannes Film Festival: "Man of Iron" directed by Andrzej Wajda wins the Palme d'Or
  • Lenny Randle tries to blow a slow roller foul but umpire says no
  • USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan

Famous Birthdays

  • Fivos Constantinou, Cypriot distance runner
  • Johan Elmander, Swedish footballer
  • Miloy, Angolan footballer
  • Özgür Çevik, Turkish pop singer (Star Academy), and actor, born in Ankara, Turkey

About May 27, 1981

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 11 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes
  • UK #1 Song: Stand And Deliver - Adam & The Ants