Historical Events
- South Korean police ends people's uprising; 2,000 killed
- The Gwangju Massacre: South Korean airborne and army troops retake city of Gwangju from civil militias, killing at least 207 possibly many more
Famous Birthdays
Ben Feldman (43 years old)
American actor (The Perfect Man, Superstore), born in Potomac, Maryland
Famous Weddings
Jean-Claude Duvalier
President of Haiti Jean-Claude Duvalier (28) weds Michele Bennett in Haiti
Died in 1980 1980 Highlights
About May 27, 1980
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 43 years and 11 months
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Funkytown - Lipps, Inc.
#1 Song: Theme From M*A*S*H (Suicide Is Painless) - Mash
