What happened on Friday March 27, 1964?

Here's what happened on March 27, 1964:

• Great Alaskan Earthquake of 1964 The most powerful earthquake recorded in North American history, striking Southcentral Alaska with a massive magnitude of 9.2. The devastating earthquake caused widespread destruction in Anchorage, triggered destructive tsunamis, and resulted in 125-131 fatalities. This seismic event is considered the most violent earthquake in United States history.
• UN Peacekeeping Mission in Cyprus The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 186, establishing the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). UN troops were deployed to the island to help maintain peace and stability during a period of intercommunal tensions.
• Launch of Radio Caroline The first true pirate radio station, Radio Caroline, began broadcasting. This marked a significant moment in media history, challenging traditional broadcasting regulations and paving the way for alternative radio formats.
• Great Train Robbers Sentenced The infamous criminals involved in the Great Train Robbery were sentenced to a collective total of 307 years in prison, marking a significant moment in British criminal justice.
• Clark Datchler Birth Clark Datchler, future vocalist of the pop band Johnny Hates Jazz, known for their hit song 'Shattered Dreams', was born.

Events in 1964

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

Magazines from Mar. 27, 1964

Newspapers from Mar. 27, 1964

March 27, 1964 was a Friday and it was the 87th day of the year 1964 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 27, 1964 can also be written as 3/27/1964 in the US and as 27/3/1964 in UK and Europe.

March 27, 1964 in March 1964 calendar

Famous people born on March 27, 1964:

• Kad Merad

  Prominent French-Algerian actor and comedian known for his comedic roles in popular French films like 'Welcome to the Sticks' and...

• Jessica Soho

  Prominent Filipino journalist known for her investigative reporting and popular television news programs.

• Clark Datchler

  English musician, keyboard player, and singer-songwriter, best known as a member of the 1980s pop band Johnny Hates Jazz.

Famous people born in 1964

Famous people born on March 27th

Famous people died on March 27, 1964:

• Hermann Garrn
• Roger Motz

Famous people who died in 1964

Famous people who died on March 27th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 27, 1964 was She Loves You by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week March 23rd and March 29th.

1. The Beatles - She Loves You
2. The Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand
3. The Beatles - Twist And Shout
4. The Beatles - Please Please Me
5. The Four Seasons - Dawn (Go Away)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 27, 1964 was Little Children by Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas, according to the music chart for the week March 23rd and March 29th.

1. Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas - Little Children
2. Cilla Black - Anyone Who Had A Heart
3. Dave Clark Five - Bits And Pieces
4. The Hollies - Just One Look
5. The Rolling Stones - Not Fade Away

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 27, 1964 was Hi-Heel Sneakers by Tommy Tucker, according to the music chart for the week March 23rd and March 29th.

1. Tommy Tucker - Hi-Heel Sneakers
2. Betty Everett - The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)
3. The Temptations - The Way You Do The Things You Do
4. Bobby Bland - Ain't Nothing You Can Do
5. Sam Cooke - Good News

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 27, 1964 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:53 pm and setting at 06:23 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 28, 1964 while the next full moon would come on Apr 26, 1964.

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Your place in the Universe on March 27, 1964

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Someone born on March 27, 1964 is:

61 years 1 month old,

or 733 months and 12 days old,

or 3189 weeks

or 22323 days old,

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

There are 322 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, 1964?

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

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