What happened on Friday May 27, 1983?

Here's what happened on May 27, 1983:

• Gwangju Massacre South Korean military forces, including airborne and army troops, violently suppressed civil militias in the city of Gwangju, resulting in at least 207 confirmed deaths, with potential casualties significantly higher. This event represents a dark chapter in South Korea's struggle for democracy and human rights.
• EPA Official Indicted for Congressional Contempt Rita Lavelle, a former Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) official, was indicted for contempt of the United States Congress, signaling potential misconduct or obstruction within the federal environmental regulatory agency.
• Benton Fireworks Disaster A catastrophic explosion occurred at an unlicensed and illegal fireworks manufacturing facility near Benton, Tennessee, resulting in eleven fatalities and one injury. The incident highlighted significant safety and regulatory failures in industrial operations.

Events in 1983

May 27, 1983: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 27, 1983

Newspapers from May. 27, 1983

May 27, 1983 was a Friday and it was the 147th day of the year 1983 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 27, 1983 can also be written as 5/27/1983 in the US and as 27/5/1983 in UK and Europe.

May 27, 1983 in May 1983 calendar

Famous people born on May 27, 1983:

• Jictzad Viña
• Khamis al-Gaddafi
• Lucenzo

Famous people born in 1983

Famous people born on May 27th

May 27, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 27, 1983 was Flashdance...What A Feeling by Irene Cara, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

1. Irene Cara - Flashdance...What A Feeling
2. David Bowie - Let's Dance
3. Michael Jackson - Beat It
4. Men At Work - Overkill
5. Thomas Dolby - She Blinded Me With Science

May 27, 1983: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 27, 1983 was True by Spandau Ballet, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

1. Spandau Ballet - True
2. New Edition - Candy Girl
3. Heaven 17 - Temptation
4. The Human League - (Keep Feeling) Fascination
5. Galaxy featuring Phil Fearon - Dancing Tight

May 27, 1983: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 27, 1983 was Save The Overtime (For Me) by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

1. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Save The Overtime (For Me)
2. Michael Jackson - Beat It
3. The Isley Brothers - Between The Sheets
4. New Edition - Candy Girl
5. Mtume - Juicy Fruit

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

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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, 1983: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 27, 1983 is Pig and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 27, 1983 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 27, 1983 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, 1983 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 09:21 pm and setting at 06:47 am.

The previous full moon was on May 26, 1983 while the next full moon would come on Jun 25, 1983.

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Your place in the Universe on May 27, 1983

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Someone born on May 27, 1983 is:

41 years 11 months old,

or 503 months and 17 days old,

or 2189 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15328 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 27, 1983?

There are 13 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 27, 1983?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 27, 1983.

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