Famous Birthdays
- Minjee Lee, Australian golfer (Evian C'ship 2021; US Open 2022; 8 x LPGA Tour titles), born in Perth, Australia
Famous Weddings
- "Crosby, Stills & Nash" Rock and Roll Hall of Famer guitarist Stephen Stills (51) weds recording-studio manager Kristen Hathaway (30) at the Ritz-Carlton in Palm Beach, Florida
Famous Deaths
- Albert "Pud" Brown, American jazz clarinetist and saxophonist, dies at 79
- Ivan Sutton, British classical music concert promoter (City Music Society), dies at 82
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About May 27, 1996
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 11 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
Holidays: Memorial Day (United States), Spring Bank Holiday (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Tha Crossroads - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
- #1 Song: Three Lions (The Official Song Of The England Football Team) - Baddiel & Skinner & Lightning Seeds