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About August 27th, 1975, in brief:

  • Historical events: 1st night match at US Tennis Open (Parun defeats Smith)
  • Day of the week: August 27th, 1975 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Aaron Paul, Tom Ford
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Get Down Tonight by K.C and the Sunshine Band
  • #1 UK song: I Can't Give You Anything (But My Love) by The Stylistics
  • Popular movie: Salon Kitty directed by Tinto Brass

More about August 27th, 1975? See below for more news and curiosities on August 27th, 1975.

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What day of the week was August 27, 1975?


August 27, 1975 was a Wednesday and it was the 239th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 27, 1975 can also be written as 8/27/1975 in the US and as 27/8/1975 in UK and Europe.

August 27, 1975 in August 1975 calendar

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August 27, 1975: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 27, 1975:

  • 1st night match at us tennis open (parun defeats smith)
  • Veronica and colin scargill (england) complete tandem bicycle ride a record 18,020 miles around the world.
  • The governor of portuguese timor abandons its capital, dili, and flees to atauro island, leaving control to a rebel group.

August 27, 1975: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 27, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 27th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 27, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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August 27, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 27, 1975 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 27, 1975 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 August 27, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 09:39 pm and setting at 12:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 21, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Sep 20, 1975.

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Who was born on August 27, 1975?


Famous people born on August 27, 1975:

  • Michille Angeles

    Renowned artist known for her vibrant and expressive paintings.

  • Temprance O'Malley

    Renowned for her emotionally charged and introspective poetry.

  • Temprence Walker

    Renowned for her emotionally evocative poetry exploring themes of love and loss.

  • Florence Rey

    Four people were killed in france by french homicide after a theft.

  • Jonny Moseley

    Puerto rican skier, gold in the freestyle at nagano.

  • Ynez Barrios

    Ynez Barrios is a politician who has been a strong voice for environmental conservation and sustainability.

  • Richmond Flowers

    Renowned journalist specializing in political commentary.

  • Bodie Olmos

    American notable family, kaija olmos, son of actor edward james olmos, and his wife kaija.

  • Cleo Johnson

    Cleo Johnson is a prominent businesswoman who has made significant contributions to the tech sector.

  • Geordie Gordon

    Award-winning foreign correspondent for a major news network.

  • Mase

    American rapper, songwriter and pastor.

  • Blake Adams

    American golfer.

  • Marko Rudan

    Australian footballer and manager.

  • Björn Gelotte

    Swedish guitarist and songwriter (in flames & all ends).

  • John Cabrera

    Actor.

  • Cheung Sai Ho
  • Giorgio Abonante

Whose famous birthday is on August 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 27th:

  • Aaron Paul
    Aaron Paul

    Aaron Paul is an Emmy Award-winning actor known for his role as Jesse Pinkman in the TV series Breaking Bad.

  • Tom Ford
    Tom Ford

    Ford, an american fashion designer and entrepreneur, started his career as an actor.

  • Paul Reubens
    Paul Reubens

    American comedian, better known as pee wee herman.

  • Tuesday Weld
    Tuesday Weld

    American actress, who was 21 years old, had appeared in over 100 tv shows and a dozen movies.

  • Peter Stormare
    Peter Stormare

    Swedish actor, director, and playwright.

  • Neha Dhupia
    Neha Dhupia

    Indian actress and model.

  • Chandra Wilson
    Chandra Wilson

    Chandra Wilson is an American actress known for her role as Dr. Miranda Bailey on the TV series Grey's Anatomy.

  • Harry Reems
    Harry Reems

    American porn actor (d. 2013).

  • Antonia Fraser
    Antonia Fraser

    English author of historical biographies and detective stories, as well as a variety of mysteries and magazine articles.

  • Martha Raye
    Martha Raye

    American entertainer.

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How old is someone born on August 27, 1975?


Someone born on August 27, 1975 is:

48 years 8 months old,

or 584 months and 26 days old,

or 2543 weeks and 1 day old,

or 17802 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 27, 1975?

There are 96 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 27th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 27, 1975?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 27, 1975.

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August 27, 1975: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 27, 1975:

  • Haile Selassie

    Haile selassie was the emperor of ethiopia and a prominent figure in the pan-african movement, known for his efforts to modernize ethiopia...

  • Emperor Haile Selassie

    At 83, the emperor of ethiopia was deposed.

  • Julien Sottiault
  • Franjo Šoštarić
  • Hailé Sélassié (ቀዳማዊ ኃይለ ሥላሴ)

What famous deaths happened on August 27th?

Famous deaths on August 27th:

  • Jinx Falkenburg
    Jinx Falkenburg

    American actress known for her work in films and television.

  • Greg Morris
    Greg Morris

    American actor.

  • Gracie Allen
    Gracie Allen

    American comedian and actress (born 1895).

  • Bharat Ratna

    Bharat Ratna was an Indian statesman and the first Prime Minister of India.

  • Gabbie Petito

    Gabbie Petito was an American vlogger whose disappearance and death gained widespread media attention.

  • Margaret Bourke-White

    Margaret Bourke-White was an American photographer and photojournalist who is best known for her work documenting the Great Depression and...

  • Rishikesh Mukherjee

    Renowned Indian film director known for his realistic and humanistic approach to filmmaking.

  • Tryson Wapakhabulo

    Renowned diplomat known for his international contributions.

  • Jaysiah Washington

    Jaysiah Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

  • Malcolm Browne

    Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist known for his work in Vietnam.

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August 27, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 27, 1975:

  • Moldova - Independence Day (from the USSR, 1991)
  • Roman festivals - Volturnalia held in honor of Volturnus
  • RC Saints - Saint Monica of Hippo
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August 27, 1975: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 27, 1975 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 25th and August 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 27, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 27, 1975 was Get Down Tonight by K.C and the Sunshine Band, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 27, 1975: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 27, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Get Down Tonight
  2. - Fallin' In Love
  3. - Rhinestone Cowboy
  4. - One Of These Nights
  5. - How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)

August 27, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 27, 1975 was I Can't Give You Anything (But My Love) by The Stylistics, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 27, 1975: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 27, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Can't Give You Anything (But My Love)
  2. - Barbados
  3. - Give A Little Love
  4. - If You Think You Know How To Love Me
  5. - The Last Farewell

August 27, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 27, 1975 was Your Love by Graham Central Station, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 27, 1975: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 27, 1975 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Your Love
  2. - Get Down Tonight
  3. - Dream Merchant
  4. - How Long (Betcha' Got A Chick On The Side)
  5. - That's The Way Of The World

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August 27, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 27, 1975 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Salon Kitty

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Helmut Berger, Ingrid Thulin, Teresa Ann Savoy, John Steiner

Country: United States of America

Zorro

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Duccio Tessari

Starring: Alain Delon, Enzo Cerusico, Ottavia Piccolo, Giacomo Rossi Stuart, Adriana Asti, Giampiero Albertini, Stanley Baker, Marino Masé, Moustache , Paulino Rita

Country: Italy

It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time

Release year: 1975

Directed by: John Trent

Starring: Anthony Newley, Stefanie Powers, Isaac Hayes, Lloyd Bochner

One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Milos Forman

Hard Times

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Walter Hill

Starring: Charles Bronson, James Coburn, Jill Ireland, Strother Martin

Country: United States of America

August 27, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 27, 1975 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The New Tom & Jerry Show

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Charles A. Nichols

Floris von Rosemund

Release year: 1975

Musical Chairs

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Jonathan Bergstrom

When Things Were Rotten

When Things Were Rotten

Release year: 1975

Country: United States of America

Welcome Back, Kotter

Welcome Back, Kotter

Release year: 1975

Country: United States of America

August 27, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 27, 1975 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Without Feathers by Woody Allen

Without Feathers

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These are some of the most hilarious tales and ruminations that have ever been published by one of the greatest comic minds of all time.

Circus by Alistair MacLean

Circus

By:

The classic tale of espionage in Cold War Europe is back! Where the greatest circus acrobat of the world must enter an impenetrable castle, the master of action has reissued it.

The Ascent Of Man by J. Bronowski

The Ascent Of Man

By:

Man's Ascent

Ragtime by E. L. Doctorow

Ragtime

By:

The Modern Library selected Ragtime as one of the 100 greatest novels of all-time. Published in 1975, Ragtime revolutionized our notion of what a novel can be.

The Boat by Lothar-Gunther Buchheim

The Boat

By:

Autumn 1941. The tide is turning against the Germans as a U-boat patrols in the Battle of the Atlantic.

August 27, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 27, 1975 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Crash 'N Score

Crash 'N Score

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Hi-way

Hi-way

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Doctor Pong

Doctor Pong

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports simulation

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Indy 800

Indy 800

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

pedit5

pedit5

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Dungeon Crawl, RPG

history

Who was the US President on August 27, 1975?

On August 27, 1975 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 27, 1975?

On August 27, 1975 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 27, 1975?

On August 27, 1975 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 27th?

August 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th day of the month of August. 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 August 27th, such as:

  • 2018 - United states free trade agreements, mexico-united states relations. the united states and mexico agree on key terms in the north american free trade agreement. canada has not yet signed the agreement.
  • 2017 - Rohingya insurgency, western myanmar: 2016-17 northern rakhine state violences, 2016-17 rohingya persecutions in myanmar: dozens fleeing violence in rakhine state have been detained by bangladeshi authorities and burmese officials after trying to cross the border between myanmar and bangladesh. many were on their way to kutupalong refugee camp in ukhia (bangladesh), where they were mostly inhabited rohingya refugees.
  • 2016 - Paraguayan people's army insurgency: eight paraguayan army soldiers are killed by insurgents from the suspected paraguayan people's army epp, just outside arroyito in northern paraguay.

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What happened in 1975?

1975 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 48th National Spelling Bee: Hugh Tosteson wins spelling incisor
  • British population agrees to European Common Market membership
  • Egypt President Sadat reopens Suez Canal

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What was the calendar for August 1975?

August 1975 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.

Discover how August 1975 calendar looked like.

Wednesday August 27, 1975