What happened on Thursday February 27, 1969?

Here's what happened on February 27, 1969:

• Syrian Military Coup Led by Hafez al-Assad General Hafez al-Assad successfully seized power in Syria through a military coup, marking a significant turning point in Syrian political history. This event would ultimately lead to decades of Assad family rule and profound geopolitical changes in the Middle East.
• Nixon's West Berlin Visit US President Richard Nixon made a strategic diplomatic visit to West Berlin during the height of the Cold War, symbolizing American commitment to West Germany and reinforcing transatlantic relations in a period of significant geopolitical tension.
• Robert Massey NFL Career Note Robert Massey, a professional NFL cornerback, played for the New York Giants during this period, contributing to the team's roster in the late 1960s.

Events in 1969

February 27, 1969: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 27, 1969

Newspapers from Feb. 27, 1969

February 27, 1969 was a Thursday and it was the 58th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 27, 1969 can also be written as 2/27/1969 in the US and as 27/2/1969 in UK and Europe.

February 27, 1969 in February 1969 calendar

Famous people born on February 27, 1969:

• Willie Banks

  Professional baseball pitcher who played for multiple MLB teams including the Yankees, Cubs, Dodgers, and Twins during his career.

• José Antonio Meade Kuribreña
• Luca Garavoglia

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on February 27th

Famous people died on February 27, 1969:

• Marius Barbeau

  Canadian ethnographer and academic (b. 1883).

• John Boles

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on February 27th

February 27, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 27, 1969 was Everyday People by Sly & the Family Stone, according to the music chart for the week February 24th and March 2nd.

1. Sly & the Family Stone - Everyday People
2. Tommy James and the Shondells - Crimson And Clover
3. The Foundations - Build Me Up Buttercup
4. The Doors - Touch Me
5. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Proud Mary

February 27, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 27, 1969 was (If Paradise Is) Half As Nice by Amen Corner, according to the music chart for the week February 24th and March 2nd.

1. Amen Corner - (If Paradise Is) Half As Nice
2. Fleetwood Mac - Albatross
3. The Move - Blackberry Way
4. Peter Sarstedt - Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)
5. Donald Peers - Please Don't Go

February 27, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 27, 1969 was Everyday People by Sly & The Family Stone, according to the music chart for the week February 24th and March 2nd.

1. Sly & The Family Stone - Everyday People
2. James Brown - Give It Up Or Turnit A Loose
3. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Baby, Baby Don't Cry
4. Betty Everett - There'll Come A Time
5. Johnnie Taylor - Take Care Of Your Homework

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, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 27, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 27, 1969 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 27, 1969 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, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 01:01 pm and setting at 04:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 02, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Mar 04, 1969.

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Your place in the Universe on February 27, 1969

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Someone born on February 27, 1969 is:

56 years 2 months old,

or 674 months and 17 days old,

or 2932 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20530 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 27, 1969?

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, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 27, 1969.

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