Historical Events
Cannes Film Festival
"Pan's Labyrinth" fantasy film on the Spanish Civil War written and directed by Guillermo del Toro debuts at Cannes
- Earthquake strikes Java, Indonesia at 5:53:58 AM local time (22:53:58 UTC May 26) devastating Bantul and the city of Yogyakarta, killing over 6,600 people
- NHL Western Conference Final: Edmonton Oilers beat Anaheim Ducks, 4 games to 1
Sports History
Super Rugby Final, Christchurch: Canterbury Crusaders retain title with a 19-12 win over the Wellington Hurricanes; Dan Carter kicks 4 penalties & a conversion for the winners
- WLAF World Bowl 14, LTU arena, Düsseldorf: Frankfurt Galaxy beats Amsterdam Admirals, 22-7
Famous Weddings
- "The Lineup" anchor Kimberly Guilfoyle (37) weds "Idesign" host Eric Villency at the 5-star Sandy Lane Resort in St. James, Barbados
Famous Deaths
- Alex Toth, American cartoonist (b. 1928)
- Craig Heyward, American NFL fullback (Pro Bowl 1995; New Orleans Saints), dies from brain cancer at 39
- Dieter Acker, German composer and pedagogue, dies at 65
- Oduvil Unnikrishnan, Indian actor (b. 1944)
- Paul Gleason, American actor (Breakfast Club, Die Hard), dies of lung cancer at 67
- Rob Borsellino, American columnist (b. 1949)
Died in 2006 2006 Highlights
About May 27, 2006
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 2 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
- #1 Song: SOS - Rihanna
- #1 Song: Crazy - Gnarls Barkley