Historical Events
- Caesar Gaviria Trujillo chosen President of Colombia
- Indianapolis 500: Dutchman Arie Luyendyk takes lead with 32 laps to go to earn first-ever victory in championship-level competition; average speed 185.981 mph is a record that stands until 2013
- Radical Democratic Party holds 1st political meetings in Moscow
Famous Birthdays
- Ekaterina Zaikina, Russian figure skater
Famous Deaths
- Robert B. Meyner, American politician (44th Governor of New Jersey), dies at 81
Died in 1990 1990 Highlights
About May 27, 1990
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 10 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Vogue - Madonna
- #1 Song: Killer - Adamski