Friday May 27, 2016: on this day

May 27, 2016 was the 148th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 27, 2016 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, 2016, who was born and died on May 27, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 27, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. Can't Stop The Feeling! by Justin Timberlake), movies (e.g. Maggie's Plan, directed by Rebecca Miller), TV series (e.g. Wolf Creek) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 27th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 27, 2016?


May 27, 2016 was a Friday and it was the 148th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 27, 2016 can also be written as 5/27/2016 in the US and as 27/5/2016 in UK and Europe.

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May 27, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 27, 2016:

  • Operation breaking terrorism, iraqi civil war: according to the united states, 70 militants were killed in an airstrike in fallujah on wednesday.
  • According to the united states, 70 militants were killed in an airstrike in fallujah on wednesday. this included maher al-bilawi (isil commander).
  • At least two people have been killed in severe flooding and record rainfall in southeast texas. three others are still missing. brenham, west-of houston, received a record 16.6 in (42 cm) of rainfall on thursday.
  • Zika virus epidemic: over 150 scientists from around the world send a letter asking margaret chan, director of world health organization, to postpone or relocate the rio de janeiro 2016 summer olympics. this is despite u.s. centers for disease control and prevention director tom frieden's yesterday statement that "there is no public reason to cancel or delay or the olympics."
  • Over 150 scientists from around the world have written a letter to margaret chan, director of world health organization. they are asking for the relocation or postponement of rio de janeiro's 2016 summer olympics. this is despite u.s. centers for disease control and prevention director tom frieden's yesterday statement that "there is no public reason to cancel or delay" the olympics.
  • The national toxicology program has done a preliminary study and found that cellphone radiation can increase the risk of cancer growth in male rats.
  • The 42nd g7 summit concluded at ise-shima, japan's mie prefecture. it declared that britain's departure from the european union would be a "serious risk to global growth."
  • Barack obama, the united states' first sitting president, visits hiroshima after the summit. this is the place where the u.s. used an atomic bomb during world war ii. obama urges nations to reconsider nuclear weapons development and finally eliminate them.
  • North korea-south korea relations: south korea fires warning shots following a north korean patrolboat and fishing boat crossing the disputed west coast northern limit line. both vessels were forced to retreat.
  • South korea fires warning shots following a north korean fishing boat and patrol boat crossing the disputed west coast northern limit line. both vessels fled.
  • Human rights in argentina: reynaldo bonine, the last military president of argentina, was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for his involvement in the forced disappearances of over 100 people during operation condor.
  • Reynaldo bignone is the last military president of argentina and was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for his involvement in the forced disappearances of more than 100 people during operation condor.
  • The iowa supreme court has ruled that juveniles, even those convicted for first-degree murder can't be sentenced to life imprisonment without parole in the united states. this makes it the 19th state to prohibit such sentences. about 2,300 juveniles in america were currently serving life sentences without parole as of january.
  • For attending a coed graduation party, more than 30 iranian college students were arrested and given 99 lashes.
  • Joaquin guzman (el chapo), leader of the sinaloa cartel has challenged the decision of mexico's foreign ministry to extradite him to america by his legal team.
  • Philippine presidential election 2016, rodrigo duterte officially elected president and leni robertredo vice president.
  • Rodrigo duterte has been elected president, and leni robertredo vice president.
  • United kingdom european union membership referendum, 2016,: local and central governments are now prohibited from making announcements that could influence the outcome of the referendum.
  • After rubio said he would speak for trump at the republican convention, rubio urged marco rubio to run for reelection.
  • Barack obama is the first president of united states to visit hiroshima peace memorial park and meet hibakusha.

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May 27, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 27, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $89.40
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $99.44
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $51.92
  • General Electric GE: opens at $30.14
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $152.35

Exchange Rates on May 27, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.8997 EUR
  • 1 USD = 110.214 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6839 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3899 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3026 CAD
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May 27, 2016: 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, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 27, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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May 27, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 27, 2016 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 27, 2016 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, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 12:05 am and setting at 11:45 am.

The previous full moon was on May 21, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Jun 20, 2016.

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Who was born on May 27, 2016?


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, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 10 months old,

or 94 months and 23 days old,

or 412 weeks

or 2884 days old,

if you were born on May 27, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 27, 2016?

There are 38 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, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on May 27, 2016.

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May 27, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 27, 2016:

  • Miroslav Herman

    Czech politician who served as the Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.

  • Yushu Kitano
  • František Jakubec
  • Girolamo Prigione
  • Corrado Pontalti
  • Fernando Wong
  • Gerhard Harpers
  • Rocco Sollecito
  • Kai G. Henriksen
  • R. G. Jadhav
  • Bonnie Law
  • Petro Herkulan Malchuk
  • Chen Nengkuan
  • Michael Dann
  • Marshall Jones
  • Frank Modell

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.

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May 27, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 27, 2016:

  • 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, 2016:

  • Saint Julius the Veteran
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May 27, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 27, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 23rd and May 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 27, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 27, 2016 was Can't Stop The Feeling! by Justin Timberlake, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

May 27, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 27, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 23rd and May 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Can't Stop The Feeling!
  2. - One Dance
  3. - Panda
  4. - 7 Years
  5. - I Took A Pill In Ibiza

May 27, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 27, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

May 27, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 27, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 23rd and May 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - One Dance
  2. - Panda
  3. - Work
  4. - Needed Me
  5. - Me, Myself & I

May 27, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 27, 2016 was Hasta El Amanecer by Nicky Jam, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

May 27, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 27, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 23rd and May 29th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Hasta El Amanecer
  2. - Duele El Corazon
  3. - Ginza
  4. - Solo Con Verte
  5. - El Perdedor

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May 27, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 27, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Maggie's Plan

Maggie's Plan

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Rebecca Miller

Starring: Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, Julianne Moore, Maya Rudolph

Country: United States of America

The Vatican Tapes

The Vatican Tapes

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Mark Neveldine

Starring: Olivia Taylor Dudley, Michael Peña, Dougray Scott, Djimon Hounsou

Country: United States of America

Approaching the Unknown

Approaching the Unknown

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Mark Elijah Rosenberg

Starring: Mark Strong, Luke Wilson, Sanaa Lathan, Anders Danielsen Lie

Country: United States of America

In Dubious Battle

In Dubious Battle

Release year: 2016

Directed by: James Franco

Starring: James Franco, Selena Gomez, Robert Duvall, Vincent D'onofrio, Bryan Cranston, Sam Shepard, Danny McBride, Ed Harris, John Savage, Analeigh Tipton, Ashley Greene, Zach Braff

Country: United States of America

Monster Trucks

Monster Trucks

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Chris Wedge

Starring: Lucas Till, Jane Levy, Barry Pepper, Rob Lowe, Danny Glover, Amy Ryan

Country: United States of America

May 27, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 27, 2016 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Wolf Creek

Wolf Creek

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Greg McLean

Raising the Bar

Raising the Bar

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Clay Glen

Containment

Containment

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Neil Mcenery-West

Foursome

Foursome

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Claude d'Anna

Zak Storm

Zak Storm

Release year: 2016

Country: United States of America

May 27, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 27, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Lego Worlds

Lego Worlds

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Sandbox

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade

Platform: Linux, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Massively multiplayer online third-person shooter

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Lego Marvel's Avengers

Lego Marvel's Avengers

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; OS X; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment; Feral Interactive (OS X)

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Fighting, role-playing

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

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Who was the US President on May 27, 2016?

On May 27, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 27, 2016?

On May 27, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 27, 2016?

On May 27, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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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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What happened in 2016?

2016 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A shooting occurs at a Tel Aviv pub, Israel. It leaves two people dead and eight others injured. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • Two people are killed and eight others injured in a shooting at a Tel Aviv pub. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • A 28-foot tall new statue of Jesus, called "Jesus de Greatest", was unveiled at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Abajah village in Nigeria's Imo state. It is the largest known African Jesus statue.

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What was the calendar for May 2016?

May 2016 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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