What happened on Thursday June 27, 1957?

Here's what happened on June 27, 1957:

• International Geophysical Year Commences The International Geophysical Year (IGY) begins, a global scientific project involving 67 countries that would significantly advance scientific understanding of Earth's geophysical processes, including groundbreaking research in space, polar regions, and atmospheric sciences.
• Hurricane Audrey Devastates Gulf Coast Hurricane Audrey, a Category 4 storm, struck the coastal regions of Louisiana and Texas, causing widespread destruction and significant loss of life. The initial official death toll was 390, with some sources estimating fatalities between 400 and 600. This catastrophic event remains one of the deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history.
• University of Waterloo Founded The University of Waterloo is established in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. This institution would go on to become a leading research university, particularly renowned for its computer science, engineering, and mathematics programs.
• Eisenhower Establishes Distinguished Civilian Service Awards Board President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed an executive order creating the Distinguished Civilian Service Awards Board, a significant move to recognize and honor exceptional civilian contributions to the United States.

Events in 1957

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

Magazines from Jun. 27, 1957

Newspapers from Jun. 27, 1957

June 27, 1957 was a Thursday and it was the 178th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 27, 1957 can also be written as 6/27/1957 in the US and as 27/6/1957 in UK and Europe.

June 27, 1957 in June 1957 calendar

Famous people born on June 27, 1957:

• Gabriella Dorio

  Italian Olympic gold medalist in the 800 meters at the 1980 Moscow Olympics, considered one of Italy's most successful middle-distance...

• Alain Fabre-Pujol

Famous people born in 1957

Famous people born on June 27th

Famous people died on June 27, 1957:

• Malcolm Lowry

  Malcolm Lowry was a renowned Canadian novelist and poet, best known for his masterpiece 'Under the Volcano', a complex modernist novel...

• Hermann Buhl

  Legendary Austrian mountaineer who was the first to summit Nanga Parbat in the Himalayas, a groundbreaking achievement in alpine climbing...

• Mamoru Shigemitsu
• Pasquale Improta
• Vittorio Lombardi
• Giuseppe De Lorenzo

Famous people who died in 1957

Famous people who died on June 27th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 27, 1957 was Love Letters In The Sand by Pat Boone, according to the music chart for the week June 24th and June 30th.

1. Pat Boone - Love Letters In The Sand
2. Jimmy Dorsey - So Rare
3. The Everly Brothers - Bye Bye Love
4. Elvis Presley - All Shook Up
5. Marty Robbins - A White Sport Coat (And A Pink Carnation)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 27, 1957 was Yes Tonight Josephine by Johnnie Ray, according to the music chart for the week June 24th and June 30th.

1. Johnnie Ray - Yes Tonight Josephine
2. Nat 'King' Cole - When I Fall In Love
3. Lonnie Donegan - Gamblin' Man / Putting On The Style
4. Andy Williams - Butterfly
5. Guy Mitchell - Rock-A-Billy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 27th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 27, 1957 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 27, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:17 am and setting at 09:04 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 12, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Jul 11, 1957.

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Your place in the Universe on June 27, 1957

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Someone born on June 27, 1957 is:

67 years 10 months old,

or 814 months and 17 days old,

or 3541 weeks and 6 days old,

or 24793 days old,

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

There are 44 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 27th 2025.

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

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

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