Wednesday May 27, 1981: on this day

May 27, 1981 was the 147th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 27, 1981 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 27, 1981, who was born and died on May 27, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 27, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes), movies (e.g. Clash of the Titans, directed by Desmond Davis), TV series (e.g. Okres Na Severu) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 27th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 27, 1981?


May 27, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 147th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 27, 1981 can also be written as 5/27/1981 in the US and as 27/5/1981 in UK and Europe.

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May 27, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 27, 1981:

  • John hinckley attempts suicide by overdosing on tylenol
  • Liverpool wins 26th europe cup 1 at paris, france.

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May 27, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 27th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 27, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 27, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Rooster personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on May 27th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 27, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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29%

The moon phase on May 27, 1981 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 27, 1981 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 27, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 02:07 am and setting at 02:31 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 19, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Jun 17, 1981.

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Who was born on May 27, 1981?


Famous people born on May 27, 1981:

  • Johan Elmander

    Swedish footballer.

  • Darnell Dockett

    Former NFL defensive tackle known for his time with the Arizona Cardinals.

  • Alina Cojocaru

    Renowned ballet dancer known for her performances with the Royal Ballet.

  • Amina J. Mohammed

    Nigerian Minister of Environment.

  • Özgür Çevik

    Turkish actor and singer.

  • Fivos Constantinou

    Cypriot cross-country and distance runners.

  • Ozgur Cevik

    Turkish actor and singer.

  • Miloy

    Angolan footballer.

  • Ben Zobrist

    Athlete.

  • Marcelo Bonan

    Marcelo bonan.

  • Claudia Potenza
  • Josaia Bukalidi
  • Daniel Vallejos
  • Jason Young
  • Janus Joensen
  • Tuomas Aho
  • Nick Barnett
  • Signor K
  • Chris Cariaso

Whose famous birthday is on May 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 27th:

  • Henry Kissinger
    Henry Kissinger

    German-american official in government, advisor, negotiator, and secretary of state under president nixon.

  • Christopher Lee
    Christopher Lee

    American actor, who gained a large following after the films "curse of frankenstein" in 1957 and "dracula" one year later.

  • Chris Colfer
    Chris Colfer

    Chris colfer is an american actor best known for his role as kurt hummel on the television series glee.

  • Alain Souchon
    Alain Souchon

    French pop singer, songwriter, and actor (mother) of swiss descent was born in morocco.

  • Joseph Fiennes
    Joseph Fiennes

    British actor.

  • Paul Bettany
    Paul Bettany

    Paul bettany is an english actor known for his roles in movies such as a beautiful mind, the da vinci code, and the marvel cinematic...

  • Vincent Price
    Vincent Price

    American actor and author, best known for his elegantly sophisticated roles in horror.

  • Lily-Rose Depp
    Lily-Rose Depp

    French-american actress and model.

  • Cilla Black
    Cilla Black

    British tv host and singer.

  • Rachel Carson
    Rachel Carson

    American marine biologist employed in the u.s.

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May 27, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 10 months old,

or 514 months and 2 days old,

or 2235 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15647 days old,

if you were born on May 27, 1981.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 27, 1981?

There are 59 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 27th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 27, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 27, 1981.

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May 27, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 27, 1981:

  • Janos Pilinszky

    Prominent Hungarian poet and essayist.

  • Roger Wheeler

What famous deaths happened on May 27th?

Famous deaths on May 27th:

  • Jeff Conaway
    Jeff Conaway

    American actor, aged ten, in the broadway musical "all the way home".

  • Jeffrey Hunter
    Jeffrey Hunter

    Actor christopher pike-star trek cage, dies at 43.

  • Paul Gleason
    Paul Gleason

    American actor (b. 1939).

  • Bill Pertwee
    Bill Pertwee

    English actor (b. 1926).

  • Mary Philbin
    Mary Philbin

    American actress (born in 1903).

  • Ruth McDevitt
    Ruth McDevitt

    Actress (jo all in the family), died at 80.

  • Maurice Richards

    Legendary ice hockey player known for his scoring prowess.

  • Calvyn MacLeod

    Key figure in the Protestant Reformation in Scotland.

  • Jozeph Roth

    Austrian novelist famous for 'The Radetzky March'.

  • Amun Nehru

    Indian independence activist and political leader.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 27th

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May 27, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 27, 1981:

  • Eutropius
  • Mother's Day in Bolivia (Dfa de la Madre)
  • Bruno, Bishop of Wnrzburg
  • Hildebert
  • Pope John I
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Venerable Bede
  • Lag Ba'omer in Judaism (2005)
  • Children's Day in Nigeria

Saints celebrated on May 27, 1981:

  • Saint Julius the Veteran
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May 27, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 27, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 25th and May 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 27, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 27, 1981 was Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

May 27, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 27, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 25th and May 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bette Davis Eyes youtube
  2. - Being With You
  3. - Medley
  4. - Sukiyaki
  5. - Take It On The Run

May 27, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 27, 1981 was Stand And Deliver by Adam & The Ants, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

May 27, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 27, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 25th and May 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Stand And Deliver
  2. - Stars On 45
  3. - You Drive Me Crazy
  4. - Chi Mai (Theme From 'Life And Times Of David Lloyd George')
  5. - Making Your Mind Up

May 27, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 27, 1981 was What Cha' Gonna Do For Me by Chaka Khan, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

May 27, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 27, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 25th and May 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - What Cha' Gonna Do For Me
  2. - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
  3. - Give It To Me Baby
  4. - Sukiyaki
  5. - Yearning For Your Love

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May 27, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 27, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Clash of the Titans

Clash of the Titans

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Desmond Davis

Starring: Laurence Olivier, Harry Hamlin, Claire Bloom, Maggie Smith

Country: United States of America

Road Games

Road Games

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Richard Franklin

Starring: Stacy Keach, Jamie Lee Curtis, Marion Edward, Grant Page

Cannibal Ferox

Cannibal Ferox

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Umberto Lenzi

Starring: Venantino Venantini, Lorraine De Selle, Danilo Mattei, Zora Kerova, John Bartha

Country: Italy

Green Ice

Green Ice

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Ernest Day

Starring: Ryan O'Neal, Anne Archer, Omar Sharif, Domingo Ambriz

Kill and Kill Again

Kill and Kill Again

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Ivan Hall

Starring: James Ryan, Anneline Kriel, Michael Mayer, Marloe Scott Wilson

May 27, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 27, 1981 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Okres na severu

Okres na severu

Release year: 1981

Hindsight

Hindsight

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Lee Hyun Seung

Belle and Sebastian

Belle and Sebastian

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Nicolas Vanier

Baila Comigo

Baila Comigo

Release year: 1981

May 27, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 27, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Century by Fred Mustard Stewart

Century

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A century of passion is captured in a thrilling epic novel that spans the globe, from Sicilian prison cells to Fifth Avenue mansions. This is the story about an indomitable woman who lives from Brooklyn to Hollywood.

Xpd by Len Deighton

Xpd

By:

June 11, 1940 - Where is Winston Churchill? A private plane takes off from a small French town, while Adolf Hitler prepares for a clandestine landing.

Noble House by James Clavell

Noble House

By:

Hong Kong, 1963. Although the action lasts only a week, it is full of high-adventure: from murder and kidnapping to financial double-dealing, and natural disasters like fire, flood, and landslide.

Maria Callas by Arianna Stassinopoulos

Maria Callas

By:

Millions of people still love Maria Callas, the great soprano (1923-1977).

The Company Of Women by Mary Gordon

The Company Of Women

By:

"A brilliant, breathtakingly written novel." The Philadelphia Inquirer Felicitas Maria Taylor, intelligent, charming and desperate, was raised by five religious women and a controversial priest.

May 27, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 27, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Make Trax

Make Trax

Platform: Arcade (original), Famicom, Neo Geo Pocket Color

Genre: Maze game

Publisher: Kural Samno (Japan) Williams (North America) Karateco / Exidy (Europe)

Pyramid of Doom

Pyramid of Doom

Platform: Apple II Plus, Commodore PET, TRS-80, Vic 20, TI 99/4a, BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, Dragon 32/64

Genre: Text adventure

Publisher: Adventure International

Bosconian

Bosconian

Platform: MSX, X68000

Genre: Multi-directional shooter Multi-scrolling shooter Free-roaming shooter

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Midway Games

Ghost Town

Ghost Town

Platform: Apple II, Acorn Electron, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, Dragon 32/64, TI-99/4A, TRS-80, Browser, ZX Spectrum

Genre: text adventure

Publisher: Adventure International

Stargate

Stargate

Platform: Arcade, Apple II, Atari 2600, Commodore 64, DOS, NES

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Williams Electronics

history

Who was the US President on May 27, 1981?

On May 27, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 27, 1981?

On May 27, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 27, 1981?

On May 27, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 27th?

May 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 27th, such as:

  • 2019 - Four french police officers were arrested in connection to the bombing that occurred in lyon's historic center last friday, resulting in 13 injuries. the investigation is being led by anti-terrorist prosecutors. denis broliquier, the district mayor, said that the bomb was too weak to be effective in killing. the attack has not been claimed by anyone.
  • 2018 - Politics in japan: yasuhiro nagasone, former japanese prime minister, celebrates his 100th birthday.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 18 people were killed and six others injured by a car bomb blast in khost, eastern afghanistan.

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history

What happened in 1981?

1981 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Supreme Court upholds male-only draft registration, constitutional
  • Piaf closes at Plymouth Theater NYC after 165 performances
  • 74 government officials die in attack in Iran

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What was the calendar for May 1981?

May 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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