What happened on Thursday August 27, 1964?

Here's what happened on August 27, 1964:

• Johnson's Democratic Nomination Acceptance U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson formally accepted the Democratic Party's presidential nomination during the Democratic National Convention, solidifying his position as the party's candidate for the 1964 presidential election.
• South Vietnamese Political Power Shift In a complex political maneuver, South Vietnamese junta leader Nguyễn Khánh negotiated a delicate power-sharing triumvirate with rival generals Trần Thiện Khiêm and Dương Văn Minh. This arrangement was particularly significant given the previous tensions and attempted plots to remove Khánh from power, highlighting the volatile political landscape of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War era.
• Mary Poppins Hollywood Premiere Disney's groundbreaking film 'Mary Poppins', a magical blend of live-action and animation, made its grand debut at the iconic Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Based on P.L. Travers' beloved books, the film would go on to become a landmark in cinema history, featuring Julie Andrews in her breakthrough role.
• Venice Film Festival Golden Lion Award The 25th Venice Film Festival celebrated Michelangelo Antonioni's critically acclaimed film 'Red Desert', awarding it the prestigious Golden Lion, a significant moment in international cinema.

Events in 1964

August 27, 1964: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 27, 1964

Newspapers from Aug. 27, 1964

August 27, 1964 was a Thursday and it was the 240th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 27, 1964 can also be written as 8/27/1964 in the US and as 27/8/1964 in UK and Europe.

August 27, 1964 in August 1964 calendar

Famous people born on August 27, 1964:

• Paul Bernardo

  Notorious Canadian serial killer and rapist who, together with his wife Karla Homolka, committed horrific sexual crimes against multiple...

• Claire Stansfield

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on August 27th

Famous people died on August 27, 1964:

• Gracie Allen

  Pioneering American comedian and actress, famous for her comedy duo with husband George Burns, known for their groundbreaking radio and...

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on August 27th

August 27, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 27, 1964 was Where Did Our Love Go by The Supremes, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

1. The Supremes - Where Did Our Love Go
2. The Animals - The House Of The Rising Sun
3. Dean Martin - Everybody Loves Somebody
4. The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night
5. Bobby Freeman - C'mon And Swim

August 27, 1964: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 27, 1964 was Do Wah Diddy Diddy by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

1. Manfred Mann - Do Wah Diddy Diddy
2. The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night
3. The Honeycombs - Have I The Right?
4. The Rolling Stones - It's All Over Now
5. Jim Reeves - I Won't Forget You

August 27, 1964: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 27, 1964 was Where Did Our Love Go by The Supremes, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

1. The Supremes - Where Did Our Love Go
2. The Drifters - Under The Boardwalk
3. Jerry Butler - I Stand Accused
4. Jimmy Hughes - Steal Away
5. Solomon Burke - Everybody Needs Somebody To Love

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, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 1964 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 27, 1964 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 27, 1964 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, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 09:46 pm and setting at 11:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 23, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Sep 21, 1964.

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Someone born on August 27, 1964 is:

60 years 8 months old,

or 728 months and 12 days old,

or 3167 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22170 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 27, 1964?

There are 110 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, 1964?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 27, 1964.

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