Historical Events
- Musical whodunit "Something's Afoot" opens at Lyceum Theater, NYC; runs for 61 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Darrell Russell, American football defensive tackle (Pro Bowl 1998, 99; First-Team All-Pro 1998; Oakland Raiders), born in Pensacola, Florida (d. 2005)
- Richard Park, Seoul Kor, NHL center (Pitts Penguins)
- RJD2, American hip-hop producer
Famous Deaths
- Ruth McDevitt, actress (Jo-All in the Family), dies at 80
1976 Highlights
About May 27, 1976
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 3 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Love Hangover - Diana Ross
#1 Song: Fernando - Abba
Year of the Rat
Year of the Ox
Year of the Tiger
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake