This is our day guide for Friday May 27th 2016 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
Holidays on May 27th 2016
Ecuador: Anniversary of the Battle of Pichincha
The Battle of Pichincha took place on May 24th 1822, on the slopes of the Pichincha volcano, 3,500 meters above sea-level, next to the city of QuitoNot a Public Holiday
Nigeria: Children's Day
Children's Day is celebrated on May 27th in Nigeria. It is a public holiday for Primary and Secondary school childrenPublic sector only
Venezuela: Venezuela Public Holiday
To help reduce electricity consumption, Fridays will be a holiday for the public sector in April and May| Choose a Day |
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| General Information for May 27th 2016 | |
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| There are 3 public holidays today. | |
| Day 148 of 2016 | |
| 218 days left in 2016 | |
| Week 21 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1995 - Actor Christopher Reeve has a horseriding accident, which leads to spinal and neck injuries and makes him a quadriplegic. | |
| 1948 - Mahatma Gandhi's assassins go on trial. | |
| 1943 - Cilla Black, one-time chart-topper and queen of Blind Date, is born. | |
| 1906 - Mahler's 6th Symphony, initially subtitled The Tragic, premieres in the industrial town of Essen, Germany. |
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