What happened on Wednesday May 27, 1953?

Here's what happened on May 27, 1953:

• Death of Baseball Hall of Famer Jesse Burkett Jesse Burkett, a legendary American baseball left fielder who was inducted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame, passed away at the age of 84. Known for his exceptional batting skills during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Burkett was a significant figure in the early development of professional baseball in the United States.
• Dutch Municipal Elections of 1953 In a significant local political event, the Dutch Social Democratic Party and Dutch Liberal Party secured victories in municipal elections, reflecting the ongoing political dynamics and voter preferences in the Netherlands during the post-World War II reconstruction period.

Events in 1953

May 27, 1953: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 27, 1953

Newspapers from May. 27, 1953

May 27, 1953 was a Wednesday and it was the 147th day of the year 1953 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 27, 1953 can also be written as 5/27/1953 in the US and as 27/5/1953 in UK and Europe.

May 27, 1953 in May 1953 calendar

Famous people born on May 27, 1953:

• Greg Hicks

Famous people born in 1953

Famous people born on May 27th

Famous people died on May 27, 1953:

• Jesse Burkett

  American baseball coach and manager (d. 1953).

• Otto Meißner
• Mariantonia Samà

Famous people who died in 1953

Famous people who died on May 27th

May 27, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 27, 1953 was Limelight (Terry's Theme) by Frank Chacksfield & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

1. Frank Chacksfield & His Orchestra - Limelight (Terry's Theme)

May 27, 1953: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 27, 1953 was I Believe by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

1. Frankie Laine - I Believe
2. Nat 'King' Cole - Pretend
3. Guy Mitchell - Pretty Little Black Eyed Susie
4. Eddie Fisher - Downhearted
5. Johnston Brothers - Oh Happy Day

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 27th is Gemini.

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

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May 27, 1953: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 27, 1953 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 27, 1953 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 27, 1953 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 May 27, 1953 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:42 pm and setting at 04:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 29, 1953 while the next full moon would come on May 28, 1953.

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Your place in the Universe on May 27, 1953

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Someone born on May 27, 1953 is:

71 years 11 months old,

or 863 months and 17 days old,

or 3755 weeks

or 26285 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 27, 1953?

There are 13 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 27, 1953?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 27, 1953.

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