Paul John Gascoigne, nicknamed Gazza, is an English former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. Regarded as one of the best playmakers of his generation and one of the best English footballers of all time, Gascoigne is described by the National Football Museum as "widely recognised as the most naturally talented English footballer of his generation". Gascoigne was immensely popular during his playing career, with television broadcaster Terry Wogan calling him "probably the most popular man in Britain today" in September 1990, and public interest in and adoration for him came to be known as "Gazzamania".
Paul Gascoigne, English international footballer, coach, and manager
On May 27, in the year 1967, Paul Gascoigne, English international footballer, coach, and manager. This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of May 27, one of 460 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Paul Gascoigne. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on May 27, 1967 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 20 April 2026.
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