Historical Events
Event of Interest
German leader Angela Merkel has a 1-day trip to Washington, DC, meeting US President Donald Trump
Summit of Interest
Historic Korean summit, the North's Kim Jong-un and Moon Jae-in of South Korea agree to officially end Korean war and rid peninsula of nuclear weapons
- Mass protests across Spain after 5 men convicted of sexual abuse but not rape of teenage girl during Running of the Bulls festival in Pamplona
- More than 40 Tuareg killed over two days by suspected jihadists in Menaka region, Mali
Music History
Swedish band ABBA announce they have recorded new songs for the first time since 1982
Famous Deaths
- Paul Junger Witt, American TV and film producer (Brian's Song; Soap; The Golden Girls; Dead Poets Society), dies of cancer at 77
Died in 2018 2018 Highlights
About April 27, 2018
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 6 years and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Nice For What - Drake
- #1 Song: One Kiss - Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa