What happened on Saturday April 27, 1963?

Here's what happened on April 27, 1963:

• Soviet Union Launches Luna 4 Lunar Mission The Soviet Union launched Luna 4 at 8:04 a.m. Universal Time toward the Moon, utilizing an innovative curving trajectory in their ongoing space exploration efforts.
• Fidel Castro Visits Moscow Cuban Premier Fidel Castro arrived in Moscow, further solidifying the diplomatic and strategic relationship between Cuba and the Soviet Union during the Cold War era.
• Argentine Navy Revolt The Navy of Argentina initiated a revolt against the government of President José María Guido, with the insurrection commencing at Puerto Belgrano, signaling political instability in the country.
• Bob Hayes Breaks 100-Meter Dash Record Bob Hayes made history by becoming the first person to run the 100-meter dash in less than ten seconds, clocking an impressive time of 9.9 seconds at a meet in Los Angeles.
• Jopie Pengel Forms Government in Suriname Jopie Pengel successfully formed a new government in Suriname, marking a significant political transition in the South American nation.
• Singapore's Saluran 5 Television Begins Regular Service Singapore television channel Saluran 5 Television Singapura launched its regular service, broadcasting four hours of programming every evening and marking a milestone in the nation's media development.

Events in 1963

April 27, 1963: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 27, 1963

Newspapers from Apr. 27, 1963

April 27, 1963 was a Saturday and it was the 117th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 27, 1963 can also be written as 4/27/1963 in the US and as 27/4/1963 in UK and Europe.

April 27, 1963 in April 1963 calendar

Famous people born on April 27, 1963:

• Jet Li

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• Russell T Davies

  Influential Welsh television writer and producer, best known for reviving Doctor Who and creating groundbreaking LGBTQ+ television series.

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on April 27th

Famous people died on April 27, 1963:

• Giulio Andrea Marchesini
• Giacomo Etna

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on April 27th

April 27, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 27, 1963 was I Will Follow Him by Little Peggy March, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

1. Little Peggy March - I Will Follow Him
2. Andy Williams - Can't Get Used To Losing You
3. The Chiffons - He's So Fine
4. Peter, Paul & Mary - Puff (The Magic Dragon)
5. Jackie Wilson - Baby Workout

April 27, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 27, 1963 was How Do You Do It? by Gerry & The Pacemakers, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

1. Gerry & The Pacemakers - How Do You Do It?
2. Ned Miller - From A Jack To A King
3. Cliff Richard - Summer Holiday
4. The Shadows - Foot Tapper
5. Buddy Holly - Brown-Eyed Handsome Man

April 27, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 27, 1963 was He's So Fine by The Chiffons, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

1. The Chiffons - He's So Fine
2. Jackie Wilson - Baby Workout
3. Ruby And The Romantics - Our Day Will Come
4. Brook Benton - I Got What I Wanted
5. The Cookies - Don't Say Nothin' Bad (About My Baby)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 27th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 27, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 27, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 27, 1963 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 27, 1963 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 April 27, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 08:10 am and setting at 11:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 09, 1963 while the next full moon would come on May 08, 1963.

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Someone born on April 27, 1963 is:

62 years and 17 days old,

or 744 months and 17 days old,

or 3237 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22663 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 27, 1963?

There are 348 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 27th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 27, 1963?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 27, 1963.

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