What happened on Tuesday May 27, 1986?

Here's what happened on May 27, 1986:

• Dragon Quest Video Game Release The groundbreaking role-playing video game 'Dragon Quest' was released in Japan, marking a pivotal moment in video game history. This game is widely credited with establishing many fundamental templates and mechanics for the role-playing game (RPG) genre.
• France's Nuclear Test at Mururoa Atoll France conducted a nuclear test at Mururoa Atoll in French Polynesia, continuing its controversial nuclear testing program in the Pacific region. This test was part of France's ongoing nuclear weapons development and testing strategy during the Cold War era.
• Death of Isma'il Raji' al-Faruqi Isma'il Raji' al-Faruqi, a prominent Palestinian-born philosopher and comparative religion scholar, passed away. Known for his significant contributions to Islamic studies and interfaith dialogue, al-Faruqi was an influential academic who worked to bridge understanding between different religious traditions.
• Reagan Orders Submarine Dismantling U.S. President Ronald Reagan ordered the dismantling of two Poseidon-class submarines, a significant step in managing Cold War-era military assets and potentially reflecting arms reduction efforts.

Events in 1986

May 27, 1986: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 27, 1986

Newspapers from May. 27, 1986

May 27, 1986 was a Tuesday and it was the 147th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 27, 1986 can also be written as 5/27/1986 in the US and as 27/5/1986 in UK and Europe.

May 27, 1986 in May 1986 calendar

Famous people died on May 27, 1986:

• Giorgos Tzifos

  Greek actor and cinematographer (b. 1918).

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on May 27th

May 27, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 27, 1986 was Greatest Love Of All by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

1. Whitney Houston - Greatest Love Of All
2. Madonna - Live To Tell
3. Patti LaBelle - On My Own
4. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - If You Leave
5. Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait

May 27, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 27, 1986 was The Chicken Song by Spitting Image, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

1. Spitting Image - The Chicken Song
2. Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald - On My Own
3. Falco - Rock Me Amadeus
4. Level 42 - Lessons In Love
5. Madonna - Live To Tell

May 27, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 27, 1986 was On My Own by Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

1. Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald - On My Own
2. The S.O.S. Band - The Finest
3. Janet Jackson - Nasty
4. Whitney Houston - Greatest Love Of All
5. Atlantic Starr - If Your Heart Isn't In It

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, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 27, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 27, 1986 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 27, 1986 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, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 12:00 am and setting at 10:17 am.

The previous full moon was on May 23, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Jun 22, 1986.

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Your place in the Universe on May 27, 1986

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Someone born on May 27, 1986 is:

38 years 11 months old,

or 467 months and 26 days old,

or 2034 weeks and 3 days old,

or 14241 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 27, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 27, 1986.

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