What Happened on May 27, 2000

Historical Events

  • NHL Western Conference Final: Dallas Stars beat Colorado Avalanche, 4 games to 3
  • Super Rugby Final, Canberra: Crusaders claim their 3rd consecutive title with a 20-19 win over the ACT Brumbies; flyhalf Andrew Mehrtens kicks 5 penalties for the winners

Famous Deaths

  • Crawford Murray MacLehose of Beoch, British statesman (b. 1917)
  • Kazimierz Leski, Polish engineer, fighter pilot, intelligence and counter-intelligence officer (b. 1912)

Maurice Richard (1921-2000)

Canadian NHL star (Montreal Canadiens, MVP-1947), dies of abdominal cancer and parkinson's disease at 78


Died in 2000 2000 Highlights

About May 27, 2000

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 23 years, 11 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Maria Maria - Santana Featuring The Product G&B
  • UK #1 Song: Day & Night - Billie Piper