Historical Events
- 24th Tennis Fed Cup: USA beats Czechoslovakia in Prague Czech (3-0)
Sports History
73rd Tour de France won by Greg LeMond of USA
Golf Major
Canadian Open Women's Golf (du Maurier Classic), Board of Trade CC: Pat Bradley wins in a playoff with Ayako Okamoto of Japan
- Iraqi jets attack central Iranian city of Arak; Iran threatens missile attack of gulf states supporting Iraq
Famous Birthdays
- Courtney Kupets, American gymnast (World Championships champion 2002, 2003), born in Bedford, Texas
- Ryan Griffen, Australian rules footballer, born in Goolwa, South Australia
Famous Weddings
- "Say Anything" director Cameron Crowe (29) weds "Heart" guitarist Nancy Wilson (32)
Famous Deaths
- Leroy Holmes, American orchestra leader (The Tonight Show, 1956-57), dies at 72
About July 27, 1986
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 10 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Glory Of Love (Theme From "The Karate Kid Part II") - Peter Cetera
#1 Song: The Lady In Red - Chris De Burgh
