Historical Events
- France performs nuclear test at Mururoa atoll
- Norway Showcase groundbreaking
Event of Interest
President Reagan orders 2 Poseidon-class submarines be dismantled
Famous Deaths
- Gaston Duribreux, Flemish writer (Sour Dove), dies at 82
- Isma'il Raji' al-Faruqi, Palestinian-born philosopher (b. 1921)
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights
About May 27, 1986
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 1 month and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Greatest Love Of All - Whitney Houston
- #1 Song: The Chicken Song - Spitting Image