What happened on Thursday February 27, 1964?

About February 27th, 1964, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Italian government initiated urgent preservation efforts to prevent the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa from potentially toppling over. This marked a significant moment in architectural conservation, highlighting the global importance of protecting historical landmarks.
  • Day of the week: February 27th, 1964 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles
  • #1 UK song: Needles And Pins by The Searchers
  • Popular movie: Omicron directed by Ugo Gregoretti

More about February 27th, 1964? See below for more news and curiosities on February 27th, 1964.

history

February 27, 1964: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 27, 1964:

  • Preservation Efforts for Leaning Tower of Pisa The Italian government initiated urgent preservation efforts to prevent the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa from potentially toppling over. This marked a significant moment in architectural conservation, highlighting the global importance of protecting historical landmarks.
  • Death of Anna Julia Cooper Anna Julia Cooper, a pioneering African American educator, historian, and author, passed away at the remarkable age of 105. Known for her significant contributions to education and civil rights, Cooper was a prominent intellectual who advocated for racial and gender equality throughout her long and impactful life.
  • What Makes Sammy Run? Musical Opens in NYC Erwin Drake's musical 'What Makes Sammy Run?' starring Steve Lawrence, Robert Alda, and Sally Ann Howes, opened at the 54th Street Theater in New York City. The production would go on to run for an impressive 540 performances, showcasing the musical's popularity and critical acclaim.

Events in 1964

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

LIFE Magazine

Magazines from Feb. 27, 1964

Newspapers from Feb. 27, 1964

Looking for other vintage memories?
Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
calendar

What day of the week was February 27, 1964?


February 27, 1964 was a Thursday and it was the 58th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 27, 1964 can also be written as 2/27/1964 in the US and as 27/2/1964 in UK and Europe.

February 27, 1964 in February 1964 calendar

February 1964
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
12
3456789
10111213141516
17181920212223
242526272829
timeadventure

Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on February 27th, 1964 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

see horoscope and birth chart for February 27, 1964
Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view
birthday

Who was born on February 27, 1964?


Famous people born on February 27, 1964:

  • John Pyper-Ferguson
    John Pyper-Ferguson

    Australian-Canadian actor known for roles in various television series and films, with a career spanning multiple decades.

  • Todd Bodine

    Professional NASCAR driver from a racing family, competing in the Winston Cup Series with his brothers.

  • Ewen Vernal

    British bassist for the popular Scottish band Deacon Blue, contributing to their distinctive pop-rock sound.

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on February 27th

RIP

February 27, 1964: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 27, 1964:

  • Orry-Kelly

    Australian-american costume designer (b. 1897).

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on February 27th

Wish him/her..

Send your special wishes with this personalized page

send a message
birthday card
birthday club

Was February 27, 1964 your birth date ?

If yes, join our birthday club!

join birthday club
vinyl songs

February 27, 1964: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 27, 1964 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 24th and March 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 27, 1964 was I Want To Hold Your Hand by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week February 24th and March 1st.

  1. - I Want To Hold Your Hand youtube
  2. - She Loves You youtube
  3. - Dawn (Go Away) youtube
  4. - Java youtube
  5. - California Sun youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 27, 1964 was Needles And Pins by The Searchers, according to the music chart for the week February 24th and March 1st.

  1. - Needles And Pins youtube
  2. - Diane youtube
  3. - I'm The One youtube
  4. - Anyone Who Had A Heart youtube
  5. - Hippy Hippy Shake youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 27, 1964 was What Kind Of Fool (Do You Think I Am) by The Tams, according to the music chart for the week February 24th and March 1st.

  1. - What Kind Of Fool (Do You Think I Am)
  2. - Good News
  3. - The Shelter Of Your Arms
  4. - Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um youtube
  5. - Talking About My Baby
zodiac

February 27, 1964: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


 zodiac sign

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

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

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.

Discover the personality of February born.

Unlock the Mysteries of February 27, 1964! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

February 27, 1964: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Dragon chinese zodiac sign

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

Discover the Dragon personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birth
zodiac

February 27, 1964: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

98%

The moon phase on February 27, 1964 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 27, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 05:58 pm and setting at 07:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 28, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Mar 28, 1964.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in February 1964


Your place in the Universe on February 27, 1964

star banner

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Get your Star Map Now!
birthday

How old is someone born on February 27, 1964?


Someone born on February 27, 1964 is:

61 years 2 months old,

or 734 months and 12 days old,

or 3193 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22352 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

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

There are 294 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 27th 2026.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 27, 1964?

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

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.

Thursday February 27, 1964