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May 27, 1966 was the 147th day of the year 1966, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.
Is May 27, 1966 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 27, 1966, who was born and died on May 27, 1966, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 27, 1966, which were the most popular songs (ex. When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge), movies (e.g. Cul-de-sac, directed by Roman Polanski), TV series (e.g. Canvas) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 27th, 1966 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 27, 1966?
- May 27, 1966: What happened on that day?
- May 27, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 27, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 27, 1966?
- May 27, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 27, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
- May 27, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 27, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
- May 27, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 27, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 27, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 27, 1966?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 27, 1966?
- Who was the Pope on May 27, 1966?
What day of the week was May 27, 1966?
May 27, 1966: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 27, 1966:
- 55th german f-16 starfighter crashes.
May 27, 1966: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 27th is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 27, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 27, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 27th, 1966 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 27, 1966: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 27, 1966 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 27, 1966 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on May 27, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 12:48 pm and setting at 02:30 am.
The previous full moon was on May 04, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Jun 03, 1966.
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Who was born on May 27, 1966?
Famous people born on May 27, 1966:
- Eric Leckner
American basketball player, center, grizzlies.
- Sean Kinney
Us rock drummer (alice in chains - "we die young").
- Heston Blumenthal
English chef and author.
- Ray Sheppard in Pembroke
Ontario, canada; nhl right-wing (florida panthers).
- John Jaha
Portland, oregon -- infielder (milwaukee brewers).
- Helena Bonham Carter
Actress.
- John Jaha in Portland
Oregon, usa; infielder (milwaukee brewers).
- Zola Budd
Athlete.
- Carol Campbell (actress)
- Fabio Poggiali
- Jokin Aperribay
- Francesco Cabras
- Eduardo Estíbariz
- Francesco Gusmitta
- Luís Tarallo
- Fujio Yamamoto
- Titi DJ
Whose famous birthday is on May 27th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 27th:
![Henry Kissinger]()
Henry KissingerGerman-american official in government, advisor, negotiator, and secretary of state under president nixon.
![Christopher Lee]()
Christopher LeeAmerican actor, who gained a large following after the films "curse of frankenstein" in 1957 and "dracula" one year later.
![Chris Colfer]()
Chris ColferChris colfer is an american actor best known for his role as kurt hummel on the television series glee.
![Alain Souchon]()
Alain SouchonFrench pop singer, songwriter, and actor (mother) of swiss descent was born in morocco.
![Joseph Fiennes]()
Joseph FiennesBritish actor.
![Paul Bettany]()
Paul BettanyPaul bettany is an english actor known for his roles in movies such as a beautiful mind, the da vinci code, and the marvel cinematic...
![Vincent Price]()
Vincent PriceAmerican actor and author, best known for his elegantly sophisticated roles in horror.
![Lily-Rose Depp]()
Lily-Rose DeppFrench-american actress and model.
![Cilla Black]()
Cilla BlackBritish tv host and singer.
![Rachel Carson]()
Rachel CarsonAmerican marine biologist employed in the u.s.
May 27, 1966: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 57 years 10 months old,
or 694 months and 20 days old,
or 3020 weeks and 4 days old,
or 21144 days old,
if you were born on May 27, 1966.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 27, 1966?
There are 41 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 27th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 27, 1966?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 27, 1966.
May 27, 1966: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 27, 1966:
- Tomaso Smith
What famous deaths happened on May 27th?
Famous deaths on May 27th:
![Jeff Conaway]()
Jeff ConawayAmerican actor, aged ten, in the broadway musical "all the way home".
![Jeffrey Hunter]()
Jeffrey HunterActor christopher pike-star trek cage, dies at 43.
![Paul Gleason]()
Paul GleasonAmerican actor (b. 1939).
![Bill Pertwee]()
Bill PertweeEnglish actor (b. 1926).
![Mary Philbin]()
Mary PhilbinAmerican actress (born in 1903).
![Ruth McDevitt]()
Ruth McDevittActress (jo all in the family), died at 80.
- Maurice Richards
Legendary ice hockey player known for his scoring prowess.
- Calvyn MacLeod
Key figure in the Protestant Reformation in Scotland.
- Jozeph Roth
Austrian novelist famous for 'The Radetzky March'.
- Amun Nehru
Indian independence activist and political leader.
May 27, 1966: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 27, 1966:
- Eutropius
- Mother's Day in Bolivia (Dfa de la Madre)
- Bruno, Bishop of Wnrzburg
- Hildebert
- Pope John I
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Venerable Bede
- Lag Ba'omer in Judaism (2005)
- Children's Day in Nigeria
Saints celebrated on May 27, 1966:
- Saint Julius the Veteran
May 27, 1966: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 27, 1966 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 23rd and May 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 27, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 27, 1966 was When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.
May 27, 1966: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 27, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 23rd and May 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman
- The Mindbenders - A Groovy Kind Of Love
- The Mamas & The Papas - Monday, Monday
- The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black
- Bob Dylan - Rainy Day Women #12 & 35
May 27, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 27, 1966 was Pretty Flamingo by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.
May 27, 1966: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 27, 1966 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 23rd and May 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Manfred Mann - Pretty Flamingo
- The Lovin' Spoonful - Daydream
- The Beach Boys - Sloop John B
- The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black
- Troggs - Wild Thing
May 27, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 27, 1966 was When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.
May 27, 1966: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 27, 1966 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 23rd and May 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - It's A Man's Man's Man's World
- Sam & Dave - Hold On! I'm A Comin'
- Stevie Wonder - Nothing's Too Good For My Baby
- Robert Parker - Barefootin'
May 27, 1966: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 27, 1966 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Cul-de-sac
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Roman Polanski
Starring: Donald Pleasence, Françoise Dorléac, Lionel Stander, Jack MacGowran
Country: United States of America
Watch Out for the Automobile
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Eldar Ryazanov
Starring: Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy, Oleg Efremov, Lyubov Dobrzhanskaya, Anatoliy Papanov
The Shooting
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Monte Hellman
Starring: Millie Perkins, Jack Nicholson, Will Hutchins, Warren Oates
Lost Command
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Mark Robson
Starring: Anthony Quinn, Alain Delon, George Segal, Michèle Morgan
Knives of the Avenger
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Mario Bava
Starring: Cameron Mitchell, Fausto Tozzi, Giacomo Rossi Stuart, Luciano Pollentin
May 27, 1966: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 27, 1966 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Canvas
Release year: 1966
Directed by: Joseph Greco
May 27, 1966: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 27, 1966 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Thousand Days
By: Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr
Arthur Schlesinger, the president's special assistant, witnessed firsthand the personalities and politics that influenced the Kennedy administration.
In Cold Blood
By: Truman Capote
National Bestseller Four members of the Clutter Family were brutally killed by blasts from a shotgun a few inches away in Holcomb, Kansas on November 15, 1959.
Menfreya In The Morning
By: Victoria Holt
Harriet Delvaney said that the Menfreya great house, which stood like a fortress along the Cornish coast was a haven of happiness and high spirits.
Games People Play
By: Eric Berne
Although we think we are relating to others, in reality we are all playing games.
The Last Hundred Days
By: John Toland
The Last 100 Days is a dramatic countdown of World War II's final months in Europe. It shows the decline of power and the eventual surrender of the Third Reich.
Who was the US President on May 27, 1966?
On May 27, 1966 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 27, 1966?
On May 27, 1966 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 27, 1966?
On May 27, 1966 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 27th?
May 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on May 27th, such as:
- 2019 - Four french police officers were arrested in connection to the bombing that occurred in lyon's historic center last friday, resulting in 13 injuries. the investigation is being led by anti-terrorist prosecutors. denis broliquier, the district mayor, said that the bomb was too weak to be effective in killing. the attack has not been claimed by anyone.
- 2018 - Politics in japan: yasuhiro nagasone, former japanese prime minister, celebrates his 100th birthday.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 18 people were killed and six others injured by a car bomb blast in khost, eastern afghanistan.
What happened in 1966?
1966 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Former marine Charles Whitman kills 13 andwounds 31 at University of Texas
- Radio Vila (New Hebrides) begins transmitting
- S African government bans Beatle records
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What was the calendar for May 1966?
May 1966 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
