What happened on Tuesday February 27, 1962?

Here's what happened on February 27, 1962:

• Failed Assassination Attempt on President Ngô Đình Diệm During the escalating tensions of the Vietnam War, two dissident Republic of Vietnam Air Force pilots conducted a daring bombing raid on the Independence Palace in Saigon. Their mission was to assassinate South Vietnamese President Ngô Đình Diệm, reflecting the deep internal political divisions and growing opposition to his controversial regime. The bombing attempt ultimately failed, but it highlighted the significant political instability within South Vietnam at the time.

Events in 1962

February 27, 1962: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 27, 1962

Newspapers from Feb. 27, 1962

February 27, 1962 was a Tuesday and it was the 58th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 27, 1962 can also be written as 2/27/1962 in the US and as 27/2/1962 in UK and Europe.

February 27, 1962 in February 1962 calendar

Famous people born on February 27, 1962:

• Adam Baldwin

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• Grant Show

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• Andy Kubert

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on February 27th

Famous people died on February 27, 1962:

• Gastone Gambara
• Riccardo Moizo

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on February 27th

February 27, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 27, 1962 was Duke Of Earl by Duke Of Earl (Gene Chandler), according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 4th.

1. Duke Of Earl (Gene Chandler) - Duke Of Earl
2. Bruce Channel - Hey! Baby
3. Dion - The Wanderer
4. Brenda Lee - Break It To Me Gently
5. Chubby Checker - The Twist

February 27, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 27, 1962 was Can't Help Falling In Love / Rock-A-Hula Baby by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 4th.

1. Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love / Rock-A-Hula Baby
2. The Shadows - Wonderful Land
3. Helen Shapiro - Tell Me What He Said
4. Cliff Richard - The Young Ones
5. Chubby Checker - Let's Twist Again

February 27, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 27, 1962 was Duke Of Earl by Gene Chandler, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 4th.

1. Gene Chandler - Duke Of Earl
2. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Lost Someone
3. The Ikettes - I'm Blue (The Gong-Gong Song)
4. Chubby Checker - The Twist
5. Gary U.S. Bonds - Dear Lady Twist

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, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 27, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 27, 1962 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 27, 1962 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, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 12:34 am and setting at 11:41 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 19, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Mar 21, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on February 27, 1962

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Someone born on February 27, 1962 is:

63 years 2 months old,

or 758 months and 17 days old,

or 3298 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23087 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 27, 1962?

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, 1962?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 27, 1962.

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