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
Ronald Reagan is Shot
John Hinckley attempts suicide by overdosing on Tylenol
- 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
- #1 Song: Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes
- #1 Song: Stand And Deliver - Adam & The Ants