What happened on Sunday May 27, 2007?

Here's what happened on May 27, 2007:

• US Forces Liberate Iraqis from Al-Qaeda United States military forces rescued 42 Iraqis from an al-Qaeda hideout northeast of Baghdad. Some of the captives showed clear signs of torture, underscoring the brutal conditions under terrorist control.
• Venezuelan Government Closes RCTV The Venezuelan government refused to renew the broadcasting license for Radio Caracas Television (RCTV), effectively taking the station off the air. This controversial action sparked widespread protests. On July 16, RCTV resumed broadcasting via cable and satellite platforms.
• Ukraine Political Compromise Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko and Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych reached a political compromise, agreeing to hold early parliamentary elections on September 30.
• Moscow Gay Rights Protest Suppressed Russian gay rights leaders and foreign dignitaries were arrested and beaten in Moscow after Mayor Yuri Luzhkov refused permission to hold a gay pride parade, highlighting ongoing human rights challenges in Russia.
• Dario Franchitti Wins Indianapolis 500 Scottish racing driver Dario Franchitti won the rain-shortened 91st Indianapolis 500, marking a significant achievement in his motorsport career.
• Death of Ed Yost, Modern Hot Air Balloon Inventor Ed Yost, the pioneering American inventor who revolutionized hot air balloon technology, passed away. Born in 1919, Yost is credited with developing the modern hot air balloon design that transformed recreational and scientific ballooning.
• Romanian Film Wins Cannes Palme d'Or Cristian Mungiu's Romanian film '4 months, 3 weeks and 2 days' won the prestigious Palme d'Or at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival, highlighting Romanian cinema's growing international recognition.
• Death of Izumi Sakai, Zard Vocalist Izumi Sakai, the lead vocalist of popular Japanese band Zard, died from a cerebral contusion at Keio University Hospital in Shinjuku. Born in 1967, she was a significant figure in the Japanese pop music scene.
• China Dominates Table Tennis World Championships China achieved a remarkable feat at the Table Tennis World Championships in Zagreb, Croatia, claiming all gold and silver medals and demonstrating their global dominance in the sport.
• Passing of Percy Sonn, Cricket Executive Percy Sonn, a prominent South African lawyer and influential cricket administrator, died. Born in 1949, Sonn was known for his significant contributions to cricket governance and sports management.

Events in 2007

May 27, 2007: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 27, 2007

May 27, 2007: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Ascoli - Cagliari : 2 - 1
• Catania - Chievo : 2 - 0
• Fiorentina - Sampdoria : 5 - 1
• Inter - Torino : 3 - 0
• Livorno - Atalanta : 4 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Ath Bilbao - Mallorca : 1 - 0
• Celta - Betis : 2 - 1
• Gimnastic - Ath Madrid : 0 - 2
• Osasuna - Sociedad : 2 - 0
• Recreativo - Espanol : 0 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Elche - Almeria : 1 - 2
• Malaga - Murcia : 1 - 2
• Real Madrid B - Tenerife : 2 - 3
• Salamanca - Vecindario : 2 - 3

May 27, 2007 was a Sunday and it was the 147th day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 27, 2007 can also be written as 5/27/2007 in the US and as 27/5/2007 in UK and Europe.

May 27, 2007 in May 2007 calendar

Famous people died on May 27, 2007:

• Izumi Sakai

  Prominent Japanese pop singer and lead vocalist of the band ZARD, known for her significant influence in Japanese music during the 1990s and...

• Ed Yost

  Ed Yost was an American inventor who pioneered modern hot air balloon technology, revolutionizing recreational and scientific ballooning in...

• Zard
• Gretchen Wyler

Famous people who died in 2007

Famous people who died on May 27th

May 27, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 27, 2007 was Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin') by T-Pain, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

1. T-Pain - Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin')
2. Maroon5 - Makes Me Wonder
3. Avril Lavigne - Girlfriend
4. Timbaland - Give It To Me
5. Ne-Yo - Because Of You

May 27, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 27, 2007 was Beautiful Liar by Beyonce & Shakira, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

1. Beyonce & Shakira - Beautiful Liar
2. Timbaland featuring Nelly Furtado - Give It To Me
3. Gym Class Heroes - Cupid's Chokehold
4. Rihanna featuring Jay-Z - Umbrella
5. Akon - Don't Matter

May 27, 2007: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 27, 2007 was Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin') by T-Pain Featuring Yung Joc, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

1. T-Pain Featuring Yung Joc - Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin')
2. Robin Thicke - Lost Without U
3. Tank - Please Don't Go
4. R. Kelly Or Bow Wow (Featuring T.I. & T-Pain) - I'm A Flirt
5. Lloyd - Get It Shawty

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, 2007: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 27, 2007 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 27, 2007 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 27, 2007 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, 2007 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 04:20 pm and setting at 03:16 am.

The previous full moon was on May 02, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Jun 01, 2007.

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Your place in the Universe on May 27, 2007

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Someone born on May 27, 2007 is:

17 years 11 months old,

or 215 months and 12 days old,

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You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 27, 2007.

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