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May 27, 1962 was the 147th day of the year 1962, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is May 27, 1962 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 27, 1962, who was born and died on May 27, 1962, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 27, 1962, which were the most popular songs (ex. Stranger On The Shore by Mr. Acker Bilk), movies (e.g. Long Day's Journey Into Night, directed by Sidney Lumet), TV series (e.g. The Franchise Affair) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 27th, 1962 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 27, 1962?
- May 27, 1962: What happened on that day?
- May 27, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 27, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 27, 1962?
- May 27, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 27, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
- May 27, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 27, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
- May 27, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 27, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 27, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 27, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 27, 1962?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 27, 1962?
- Who was the Pope on May 27, 1962?
What day of the week was May 27, 1962?
May 27, 1962: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 27, 1962:
- Ruth jessen wins lpga dallas civitan golf open.
- The centralia, pennsylvania mine fire starts.
- The centralia mine fire is ignited in the town's landfill above a coal mine.
May 27, 1962: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 27th is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
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, 1962: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 27, 1962 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 27th, 1962 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 27, 1962: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 27, 1962 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 27, 1962 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 02:08 am and setting at 02:42 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 19, 1962 while the next full moon would come on Jun 18, 1962.
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Who was born on May 27, 1962?
Famous people born on May 27, 1962:
- Ravi Shastri
Ravi Shastri is an Indian cricket commentator, coach, and former cricketer who played Test cricket and ODIs for the Indian national team.
- Steven Brill
American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.
- David Mundell
Scottish lawyer and politician, secretary of state for scotland.
- Anthony A. Hyman
Israeli-english biologist and academic.
- Marcelino Bernal
Mexican footballer.
- Ray Borner
Australian basketball player.
- Ray Borner Australian basketball center (Olympics-1984
1988, 1992, 1996).
- Genie Francis
Actress.
- Meg Parsont
Personality (david letterman's show).
- Scott Perry
- Francesco Mileti
- Mariangela D'Abbraccio
- David Pizanti
Whose famous birthday is on May 27th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 27th:
![Henry Kissinger]()
Henry KissingerGerman-american official in government, advisor, negotiator, and secretary of state under president nixon.
![Christopher Lee]()
Christopher LeeAmerican actor, who gained a large following after the films "curse of frankenstein" in 1957 and "dracula" one year later.
![Chris Colfer]()
Chris ColferChris colfer is an american actor best known for his role as kurt hummel on the television series glee.
![Alain Souchon]()
Alain SouchonFrench pop singer, songwriter, and actor (mother) of swiss descent was born in morocco.
![Joseph Fiennes]()
Joseph FiennesBritish actor.
![Paul Bettany]()
Paul BettanyPaul bettany is an english actor known for his roles in movies such as a beautiful mind, the da vinci code, and the marvel cinematic...
![Vincent Price]()
Vincent PriceAmerican actor and author, best known for his elegantly sophisticated roles in horror.
![Lily-Rose Depp]()
Lily-Rose DeppFrench-american actress and model.
![Cilla Black]()
Cilla BlackBritish tv host and singer.
![Rachel Carson]()
Rachel CarsonAmerican marine biologist employed in the u.s.
May 27, 1962: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 61 years 10 months old,
or 742 months and 20 days old,
or 3229 weeks and 2 days old,
or 22605 days old,
if you were born on May 27, 1962.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 27, 1962?
There are 41 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 27th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 27, 1962?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 27, 1962.
May 27, 1962: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 27, 1962:
- Thomas Baumgartner
- Egon Petri
- Lorenzo Spallino
- Luigi Benedetti
What famous deaths happened on May 27th?
Famous deaths on May 27th:
![Jeff Conaway]()
Jeff ConawayAmerican actor, aged ten, in the broadway musical "all the way home".
![Jeffrey Hunter]()
Jeffrey HunterActor christopher pike-star trek cage, dies at 43.
![Paul Gleason]()
Paul GleasonAmerican actor (b. 1939).
![Bill Pertwee]()
Bill PertweeEnglish actor (b. 1926).
![Mary Philbin]()
Mary PhilbinAmerican actress (born in 1903).
![Ruth McDevitt]()
Ruth McDevittActress (jo all in the family), died at 80.
- Maurice Richards
Legendary ice hockey player known for his scoring prowess.
- Calvyn MacLeod
Key figure in the Protestant Reformation in Scotland.
- Jozeph Roth
Austrian novelist famous for 'The Radetzky March'.
- Amun Nehru
Indian independence activist and political leader.
May 27, 1962: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 27, 1962:
- Eutropius
- Mother's Day in Bolivia (Dfa de la Madre)
- Bruno, Bishop of Wnrzburg
- Hildebert
- Pope John I
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Venerable Bede
- Lag Ba'omer in Judaism (2005)
- Children's Day in Nigeria
Saints celebrated on May 27, 1962:
- Saint Julius the Veteran
May 27, 1962: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 27, 1962 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 21st and May 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 27, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 27, 1962 was Stranger On The Shore by Mr. Acker Bilk, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
May 27, 1962: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 27, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Mr. Acker Bilk - Stranger On The Shore
- The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
- Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
- Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
- Walter Brennan - Old Rivers
May 27, 1962: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 27, 1962 was Nut Rocker by B Bumble & The Stingers, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
May 27, 1962: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 27, 1962 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- B Bumble & The Stingers - Nut Rocker
- The Shadows - Wonderful Land
- Elvis Presley - Good Luck Charm
- Del Shannon - Hey Little Girl
- Cliff Richard - Do You Want To Dance / I'm Looking Out The Window
May 27, 1962: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 27, 1962 was I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
May 27, 1962: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 27, 1962 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ray Charles - I Can't Stop Loving You
- Ben E. King - Don't Play That Song (You Lied)
- The Shirelles - Soldier Boy
- Dee Dee Sharp - Mashed Potato Time
- Mary Wells - The One Who Really Loves You
May 27, 1962: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 27, 1962 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Long Day's Journey Into Night
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Sidney Lumet
Starring: Katharine Hepburn, Ralph Richardson, Jason Robards, Dean Stockwell
Country: United States of America
Carnival of Souls
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Herk Harvey
Starring: Candace Hilligoss, Frances Feist, Sidney Berger, Art Ellison
Country: United States of America
The Master of Ballantrae
Release year: 1962
Directed by: William Keighley
Starring: Errol Flynn, Roger Livesey, Anthony Steel, Beatrice Campbell
Big Red
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Norman Tokar
Starring: Walter Pidgeon, Gilles Payant, Émile Genest, Janette Bertrand
The Miracle Worker
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Arthur Penn
Starring: Anne Bancroft, Patty Duke, Victor Jory, Inga Swenson
Country: United States of America
May 27, 1962: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 27, 1962 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
The Franchise Affair
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Leonard Lewis
Brothers in Law
Release year: 1962
Directed by: Roy Boulting
May 27, 1962: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 27, 1962 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Guns Of August
By: Barbara W. Tuchman
The Modern Library selected Barbara as one of 100 best nonfiction books of the century. The Proud Tower, The Guns of August, which won the Pulitzer Prize, and The Zimmerman Telegram were all included in the selection.
Chairman Of The Bored
By: Edward Streeter
First edition printed by Harper in 1961; pages tight and clean, some yellowing, 274 Pages.
In The Clearing
By: Robert Frost
This collection was Robert Frost's last collection of poems, and it became a national bestseller upon its publication.
Franny and Zooey
By: J.D. Salinger
The author wrote: FRANNY appeared in The New Yorker, 1955. ZOOEY followed in 1957. These stories are critical early entries in a narrative series that I am creating about a family who settled in New York in the 20th century, …
May 27, 1962: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 27, 1962 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Spacewar!
Who was the US President on May 27, 1962?
On May 27, 1962 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 27, 1962?
On May 27, 1962 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 27, 1962?
On May 27, 1962 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about May 27th?
May 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on May 27th, such as:
- 2019 - Four french police officers were arrested in connection to the bombing that occurred in lyon's historic center last friday, resulting in 13 injuries. the investigation is being led by anti-terrorist prosecutors. denis broliquier, the district mayor, said that the bomb was too weak to be effective in killing. the attack has not been claimed by anyone.
- 2018 - Politics in japan: yasuhiro nagasone, former japanese prime minister, celebrates his 100th birthday.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 18 people were killed and six others injured by a car bomb blast in khost, eastern afghanistan.
What happened in 1962?
1962 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Battles on Chinese and Indies boundary
- 32nd French Mens Tennis: Rod Laver beats Roy Emerson
- Ground is broken for the Houston Astrodome
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What was the calendar for May 1962?
May 1962 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
