What happened on Tuesday March 27, 1962?

Here's what happened on March 27, 1962:

• Archbishop Rummel Desegregates Catholic Schools in New Orleans In a significant moment for civil rights, Archbishop Joseph Rummel took a bold stand against racial segregation by ending racial barriers in New Orleans Catholic schools. This decision was a pivotal step towards educational equality and social justice during the early Civil Rights era.
• Jacques Plante Wins Record-Tying 6th NHL Vezina Trophy Hockey legend Jacques Plante achieved a remarkable milestone by winning his 6th NHL Vezina Trophy, tying the record for most wins by a goaltender in the league's history. This accomplishment underscores Plante's exceptional skill and dominance in goaltending during the early 1960s.
• Ann Jellicoe's 'Knack' Premieres in London Playwright Ann Jellicoe's innovative theatrical work 'The Knack' made its debut in London, representing an important moment in mid-20th century British theatre. The play likely explored contemporary social dynamics and artistic experimentation of the era.

Events in 1962

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

Magazines from Mar. 27, 1962

Newspapers from Mar. 27, 1962

March 27, 1962 was a Tuesday and it was the 86th day of the year 1962 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 27, 1962 can also be written as 3/27/1962 in the US and as 27/3/1962 in UK and Europe.

March 27, 1962 in March 1962 calendar

Famous people born on March 27, 1962:

• Kevin J. Anderson

  Prolific science fiction author who co-authored several 'Dune' prequel novels with Brian Herbert, expanding the legendary Frank Herbert...

• Derrick McKenzie

Famous people born in 1962

Famous people born on March 27th

Famous people died on March 27, 1962:

• James Basevi
• Jack Britton
• Franco Coop

Famous people who died in 1962

Famous people who died on March 27th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 27, 1962 was Don't Break The Heart That Loves You by Connie Francis, according to the music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.

1. Connie Francis - Don't Break The Heart That Loves You
2. Bruce Channel - Hey! Baby
3. Shelley Fabares - Johnny Angel
4. Roy Orbison - Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)
5. Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen - Midnight In Moscow

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 27, 1962 was Wonderful Land by The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.

1. The Shadows - Wonderful Land
2. Roy Orbison - Dream Baby
3. Del Shannon - Hey Little Girl
4. Bruce Channel - Hey Baby
5. Helen Shapiro - Tell Me What He Said

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 27, 1962 was Twistin' The Night Away by Sam Cooke, according to the music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.

1. Sam Cooke - Twistin' The Night Away
2. The Sensations - Let Me In
3. Ace Cannon - Tuff
4. King Curtis And The Noble Knights - Soul Twist
5. Etta James - Something's Got A Hold On Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 27th is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 27, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 27, 1962 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 27, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 11:27 pm and setting at 10:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 21, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Apr 20, 1962.

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Your place in the Universe on March 27, 1962

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Someone born on March 27, 1962 is:

63 years 1 month old,

or 757 months and 17 days old,

or 3294 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23059 days old,

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

There are 317 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 27th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 27, 1962?

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

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