What happened on Friday May 27, 1960?

Here's what happened on May 27, 1960:

• Turkish Military Coup of 1960 A significant military coup overthrew the democratic government of Turkey, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's political history. Led by a group of 38 young military officers, the coup removed President Celal Bayar and the democratically elected Democrat Party government from power. The aftermath was dramatic, with Prime Minister Adnan Menderes and two of his ministers, Fatin Rüştü Zorlu and Hasan Polatkan, ultimately being executed.
• Baltimore Orioles Innovate Catcher's Mitt Baltimore Orioles' manager Paul Richards introduced an innovative oversized catcher's mitt, specifically designed for player Clint Courtney. This modification represented a significant moment in baseball equipment design, potentially improving player protection and performance.
• Vinodhan John: Sri Lankan Cricket Player Vinodhan John, a pace bowler from Sri Lanka, who played six Test matches between 1983 and 1984, marking his contribution to international cricket.

Events in 1960

May 27, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 27, 1960

Newspapers from May. 27, 1960

May 27, 1960 was a Friday and it was the 148th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 27, 1960 can also be written as 5/27/1960 in the US and as 27/5/1960 in UK and Europe.

May 27, 1960 in May 1960 calendar

Famous people died on May 27, 1960:

• Edward Brophy

  Actor (champ dumbo, great guy), passes away at 65.

• James Montgomery Flagg

  American painter and illustrator (b. 1877).

• George Zucco

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on May 27th

May 27, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 27, 1960 was Cathy's Clown by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

1. The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
2. Elvis Presley - Stuck On You
3. Jimmy Jones - Good Timin'
4. The Brothers Four - Greenfields
5. Jackie Wilson - Night

May 27, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 27, 1960 was Someone Else's Baby by Adam Faith, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

1. Adam Faith - Someone Else's Baby
2. Anthony Newley - Do You Mind?
3. Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
4. Johnny Preston - Cradle Of Love

May 27, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 27, 1960 was Doggin' Around by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

1. Jackie Wilson - Doggin' Around
2. Bill Black's Combo - White Silver Sands
3. Jessie Hill - Ooh Poo Pah Doo - Part II
4. Etta James - All I Could Do Was Cry
5. The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown

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, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 27, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 27, 1960 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 27, 1960 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, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 07:19 am and setting at 10:00 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 11, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on May 27, 1960

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Someone born on May 27, 1960 is:

64 years 11 months old,

or 779 months and 6 days old,

or 3388 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23717 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 27, 1960?

There are 24 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, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 27, 1960.

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