Historical Events
- STS-114: NASA grounds the Space shuttle, pending an investigation of the external tank's continued foam-shedding problem
Famous Deaths
- Al Held, American painter and sculptor (hard edge-style), dies at 76
- Marten Toonder, Dutch comic writer and cartoonist (Tom Puss), dies at 93
- Swami Shantanand, Mahasamadhi Day, Indian Saint, Philosopher (b. 1934)
Died in 2005 2005 Highlights
About July 27, 2005
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 18 years and 9 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: We Belong Together - Mariah Carey
#1 Song: You're Beautiful - James Blunt
