What happened on Monday May 27, 1963?

Here's what happened on May 27, 1963:

• Jomo Kenyatta Becomes Kenya's First Prime Minister Jomo Kenyatta was elected as the first Prime Minister of Kenya, marking a crucial milestone in the country's journey to independence and self-governance. This event symbolized the end of British colonial rule and the beginning of Kenya's modern political era.
• Bob Dylan Releases Breakthrough Album Folk music singer Bob Dylan released 'The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan' album, featuring iconic songs like 'Blowin' in the Wind'. This album was pivotal in establishing Dylan as a major voice in the 1960s folk music and protest song movement.
• Assassination of Grigoris Lambrakis Grigoris Lambrakis, a prominent Greek politician and parliament leader from the left-wing EDA party, was murdered. This politically motivated killing would later become a significant moment in modern Greek political history, highlighting the tensions of the era.
• NHL Colorado Rockies Sold and Relocated Three New Jersey businessmen purchased the NHL Colorado Rockies and received approval to relocate the team to the New Jersey Meadowlands, which would eventually become the New Jersey Devils, a significant moment in professional hockey franchise history.
• North American Paraglider Landing System Test North American began testing the half-scale two test vehicle (HSTTV) for the Paraglider Landing System Program, investigating innovative paraglider technology that could potentially revolutionize aerospace landing techniques.

Events in 1963

May 27, 1963: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 27, 1963

Newspapers from May. 27, 1963

May 27, 1963 was a Monday and it was the 147th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 27, 1963 can also be written as 5/27/1963 in the US and as 27/5/1963 in UK and Europe.

May 27, 1963 in May 1963 calendar

Famous people born on May 27, 1963:

• Shantanu Narayen
• Gonzalo Rubalcaba

Famous people born in 1963

Famous people born on May 27th

Famous people died on May 27, 1963:

• Grigoris Lambrakis

  Greek physician, politician, and human rights activist who was assassinated in 1963, becoming a symbol of resistance against political...

• Gaston Fonjallaz
• Frantz Magnussen
• Camillo Pilotto
• Georg Wunderlich

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on May 27th

May 27, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 27, 1963 was It's My Party by Lesley Gore, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

1. Lesley Gore - It's My Party
2. Jimmy Soul - If You Wanna Be Happy
3. Al Martino - I Love You Because
4. The Beach Boys - Surfin' U.S.A.
5. The Crystals - Da Doo Ron Ron (When He Walked Me Home)

May 27, 1963: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 27, 1963 was From Me To You by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

1. The Beatles - From Me To You
2. Gerry & The Pacemakers - How Do You Do It?
3. Andy Williams - Can't Get Used To Losing You
4. Jet Harris & Tony Meehan - Scarlett O'Hara
5. Ned Miller - From A Jack To A King

May 27, 1963: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 27, 1963 was If You Wanna Be Happy by Jimmy Soul, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

1. Jimmy Soul - If You Wanna Be Happy
2. Solomon Burke - If You Need Me
3. Theola Kilgore - The Love Of My Man
4. Little Peggy March - I Will Follow Him
5. Sam Cooke - Another Saturday Night

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, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 27, 1963 is Rabbit and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 27, 1963 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 27, 1963 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, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 09:52 am and setting at 12:46 am.

The previous full moon was on May 08, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Jun 07, 1963.

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Your place in the Universe on May 27, 1963

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Someone born on May 27, 1963 is:

61 years 11 months old,

or 743 months and 26 days old,

or 3234 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22642 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 27, 1963?

There are 4 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, 1963?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 27, 1963.

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