What happened on Wednesday February 27, 1957?

Here's what happened on February 27, 1957:

• Mao's Philosophical Speech on Social Contradictions Chinese Communist Party Chairman Mao Zedong delivered a seminal speech titled 'On the Correct Handling of Contradictions Among People' at the Communist Party's Eleventh Session of the Supreme State Conference. The speech outlined Mao's philosophical approach to managing ideological and social differences within the communist system, emphasizing dialogue and non-antagonistic resolution of conflicts.
• Birth of Adrian Smith, Musician Adrian Smith, an English guitarist and songwriter, best known for his work with the heavy metal band Iron Maiden, was born. He would become a significant figure in the rock and metal music scene.
• Birth of Timothy Spall, Actor Timothy Spall, a renowned English character actor known for his versatile roles in film and television, was born. He would later receive critical acclaim for performances in various movies and stage productions.
• Xavier Cugat Show Premieres on NBC The Xavier Cugat Show became the first and only prime-time network television show beginning with the letter X, marking a unique moment in early television broadcasting history. Xavier Cugat, a renowned Cuban-Spanish bandleader, brought Latin music and entertainment to American television audiences.
• Birth of Robert de Castella, Australian Runner Robert de Castella, a prominent Australian long-distance runner, was born. He would later become a world champion and set multiple marathon records, representing Australia in international competitions.
• Birth of Kevin Curran, Television Producer Kevin Curran, an American television screenwriter and producer, was born. He would later contribute significantly to the entertainment industry before his passing in 2016.

Events in 1957

February 27, 1957: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 27, 1957

Newspapers from Feb. 27, 1957

February 27, 1957 was a Wednesday and it was the 58th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 27, 1957 can also be written as 2/27/1957 in the US and as 27/2/1957 in UK and Europe.

February 27, 1957 in February 1957 calendar

Famous people born on February 27, 1957:

• Timothy Spall

  Timothy Spall is a renowned English character actor known for his distinctive performances in the Harry Potter film series and the...

• Adrian Smith

  Adrian Smith is a prominent British architect renowned for designing groundbreaking skyscrapers, including the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the...

• Robert de Castella

  Robert de Castella is a legendary Australian long-distance runner who won gold at the 1982 Commonwealth Games and is considered one of...

• Danny Antonucci

Famous people born in 1957

Famous people born on February 27th

Famous people died on February 27, 1957:

• Giulietta Gordigiani
• Ernst Kris
• Ferdinando Giuseppe Giuli Rosselmini Gualandi

Famous people who died in 1957

Famous people who died on February 27th

February 27, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 27, 1957 was Young Love by Tab Hunter, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

1. Tab Hunter - Young Love
2. Elvis Presley - Too Much
3. Sonny James - Young Love
4. Harry Belafonte - Banana Boat (Day-O)
5. The Tarriers - The Banana Boat Song

February 27, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 27, 1957 was The Garden Of Eden by Frankie Vaughan, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

1. Frankie Vaughan - The Garden Of Eden
2. Guy Mitchell - Singing The Blues
3. Pat Boone - Friendly Persuasion
4. Lonnie Donegan - Don't You Rock Me Daddy-O

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 27th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 27, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 27, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 27, 1957 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 27, 1957 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 February 27, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:09 am and setting at 05:08 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 14, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Mar 16, 1957.

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Your place in the Universe on February 27, 1957

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Someone born on February 27, 1957 is:

68 years 2 months old,

or 818 months and 17 days old,

or 3559 weeks

or 24913 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 27, 1957?

There are 289 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 27th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 27, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 27, 1957.

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