What happened on Tuesday August 27, 1963?

Here's what happened on August 27, 1963:

• March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom On this historic day in 1963, approximately 200,000 civil rights activists, supporters, and citizens gathered in Washington, D.C. for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. This landmark event became a pivotal moment in the American Civil Rights Movement, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech, calling for racial equality and justice.
• W. E. B. Du Bois Birth Anniversary Commemorating the birth of W. E. B. Du Bois, a pioneering African American sociologist, historian, civil rights activist, and scholar who was born on February 23, 1868. Du Bois was a key intellectual figure in the early civil rights movement and a founder of the NAACP.
• Cane Creek Potash Mine Explosion A tragic industrial accident occurred at the Cane Creek potash mine near Moab, Utah, resulting in the deaths of 18 miners. This devastating incident highlighted the dangerous working conditions in mining operations during the mid-20th century.
• Downtown Julie Brown Birth Downtown Julie Brown, a Welsh television personality, was born. She later became known for her work in music television during the 1980s and 1990s.

Events in 1963

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

Magazines from Aug. 27, 1963

Newspapers from Aug. 27, 1963

August 27, 1963 was a Tuesday and it was the 239th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 27, 1963 can also be written as 8/27/1963 in the US and as 27/8/1963 in UK and Europe.

August 27, 1963 in August 1963 calendar

Famous people born on August 27, 1963:

• Stephen J. Dubner

  Prominent journalist known for his work in economics and behavioral science, co-author of the bestselling 'Freakonomics' book series.

• Paul Vermeiren

  Belgian archery athlete who achieved a remarkable fourth place in the individual competition at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, demonstrating...

• Ted Rall

  Political cartoonist and graphic novelist known for his satirical and often controversial editorial cartoons and commentary.

• Victor Bisonó

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on August 27th

Famous people died on August 27, 1963:

• W. E. B. Du Bois

  American sociologist, historian, and activist (b. 1868).

• Inayatullah Khan Mashriqi

  Pakistani mathematician and scholar (b. 1888).

• Carlo Gamba
• William Edward Burghardt Du Bois
• Adolf Grimme

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on August 27th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 27, 1963 was My Boyfriend's Back by The Angels, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

1. The Angels - My Boyfriend's Back
2. Allan Sherman - Hello Mudduh, Hello Fadduh! (A Letter From Camp)
3. Little Stevie Wonder - Fingertips - Pt 2
4. The Four Seasons - Candy Girl
5. Peter, Paul & Mary - Blowin' In The Wind

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 27, 1963 was Sweets For My Sweet by The Searchers, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

1. The Searchers - Sweets For My Sweet
2. Frank Ifield - Confessin'
3. Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas - Bad To Me
4. Elvis Presley - Devil In Disguise
5. Brian Poole & The Tremeloes - Twist And Shout

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 27, 1963 was Fingertips - Pt 2 by Little Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

1. Little Stevie Wonder - Fingertips - Pt 2
2. Inez Foxx with Charlie Foxx - Mockingbird
3. Martha & The Vandellas - Heat Wave
4. Major Lance - The Monkey Time
5. Doris Troy - Just One Look

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 27, 1963 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 27, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 02:12 pm and setting at 12:13 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 05, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Sep 03, 1963.

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Someone born on August 27, 1963 is:

61 years 8 months old,

or 740 months and 17 days old,

or 3220 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22541 days old,

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

There are 105 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 27th 2025.

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

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

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