What Happened on May 27, 2006

Historical Events

Cannes Film Festival

"Pan's Labyrinth" fantasy film on the Spanish Civil War written and directed by Guillermo del Toro debuts at Cannes

Earthquake strikes Java, Indonesia at 5:53:58 AM local time (22:53:58 UTC May 26) devastating Bantul and the city of Yogyakarta, killing over 6,600 people
NHL Western Conference Final: Edmonton Oilers beat Anaheim Ducks, 4 games to 1

Sports History

Super Rugby Final, Christchurch: Canterbury Crusaders retain title with a 19-12 win over the Wellington Hurricanes; Dan Carter kicks 4 penalties & a conversion for the winners

WLAF World Bowl 14, LTU arena, Düsseldorf: Frankfurt Galaxy beats Amsterdam Admirals, 22-7

Events in 2006

Famous Weddings

"The Lineup" anchor Kimberly Guilfoyle (37) weds "Idesign" host Eric Villency at the 5-star Sandy Lane Resort in St. James, Barbados

Famous Deaths

Alex Toth, American cartoonist (b. 1928)
Craig Heyward, American NFL fullback (Pro Bowl 1995; New Orleans Saints), dies from brain cancer at 39
Dieter Acker, German composer and pedagogue, dies at 65
Oduvil Unnikrishnan, Indian actor (b. 1944)
Paul Gleason, American actor (Breakfast Club, Die Hard), dies of lung cancer at 67
Rob Borsellino, American columnist (b. 1949)

Died in 2006 2006 Highlights