What happened on Thursday August 27, 1970?

Here's what happened on August 27, 1970:

• Jimi Hendrix's Final Studio Recording Jimi Hendrix created his last studio recording at Electric Lady Studios in New York City, an instrumental track called 'Slow Blues'. This recording would be among the final musical works of the legendary guitarist before his untimely death later that year.
• Jim Thome Birth Jim Thome, a renowned American baseball player, was born on this date. He would go on to become one of the most prolific home run hitters in Major League Baseball history, known for his powerful batting and long career with multiple teams.
• Tony Kanal Birth Tony Kanal, an English-born musician, was born on this date. He would later become the bassist for the iconic alternative rock band No Doubt, known for their innovative sound and global popularity in the 1990s and early 2000s.

Events in 1970

August 27, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 27, 1970

Newspapers from Aug. 27, 1970

August 27, 1970 was a Thursday and it was the 239th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 27, 1970 can also be written as 8/27/1970 in the US and as 27/8/1970 in UK and Europe.

August 27, 1970 in August 1970 calendar

Famous people born on August 27, 1970:

• Melissa McCarthy

  Melissa McCarthy is an acclaimed American actress, comedian, writer, producer, and director known for her comedic roles in film and...

• Tony Kanal

  Tony Kanal is the bassist of the rock band No Doubt, known for his significant contributions to alternative rock and ska punk music.

• Jim Thome

  Jim Thome is a legendary Major League Baseball first baseman and designated hitter, known for his powerful home run hitting ability.

• Gwendoline Hamon
• Olivier Dartigolles

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on August 27th

August 27, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 27, 1970 was War by Edwin Starr, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

1. Edwin Starr - War
2. Bread - Make It With You
3. Carpenters - (They Long To Be) Close To You
4. Mungo Jerry - In The Summertime
5. Eric Burdon and War - Spill The Wine

August 27, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 27, 1970 was The Wonder Of You by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

1. Elvis Presley - The Wonder Of You
2. Hotlegs - Neanderthal Man
3. The Kinks - Lola
4. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Tears Of A Clown
5. Shirley Bassey - Something

August 27, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 27, 1970 was Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours
2. James Brown - Get Up (I Feel Like Being Like A) Sex Machine (Part 1)
3. Clarence Carter - Patches
4. Aretha Franklin with The Dixie Flyers - Don't Play That Song
5. Edwin Starr - War

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, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 27, 1970 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 27, 1970 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, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 01:48 am and setting at 06:13 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 17, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Sep 15, 1970.

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Someone born on August 27, 1970 is:

54 years 8 months old,

or 656 months and 16 days old,

or 2854 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19983 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 27, 1970?

There are 106 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, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 27, 1970.

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