What happened on Friday May 27, 1966?

Here's what happened on May 27, 1966:

• German F-104 Starfighter Crash Incident On May 27, 1966, the 55th German F-104 Starfighter experienced a catastrophic crash, highlighting the significant safety issues with this aircraft model during the Cold War era. The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, nicknamed the 'Widowmaker', was notorious for its high accident rate, particularly in the German Luftwaffe.
• French Fighter Aircraft Crash over Spain On May 27, 1966, six French military fighter aircraft crashed above Spanish airspace, representing a significant aviation incident. The circumstances surrounding these simultaneous crashes suggest potential technical failures or challenging flight conditions.

Events in 1966

May 27, 1966: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 27, 1966

Newspapers from May. 27, 1966

May 27, 1966 was a Friday and it was the 147th day of the year 1966 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 27, 1966 can also be written as 5/27/1966 in the US and as 27/5/1966 in UK and Europe.

May 27, 1966 in May 1966 calendar

Famous people born on May 27, 1966:

• Helena Bonham Carter

  Acclaimed British actress known for her eccentric roles in films like 'Fight Club', 'Harry Potter', and collaborations with Tim Burton.

• Sean Kinney

  Drummer for the iconic grunge band Alice in Chains, known for their influential album 'We Die Young' and significant contribution to the...

• Heston Blumenthal

  Renowned English chef and culinary innovator, famous for his scientific approach to cooking and molecular gastronomy techniques.

• Eric Leckner

  Professional basketball player who played as a center for the Memphis Grizzlies during the NBA, known for his skills in the post position.

• Carol Campbell (actress)

Famous people born in 1966

Famous people born on May 27th

Famous people died on May 27, 1966:

• Tomaso Smith

Famous people who died in 1966

Famous people who died on May 27th

May 27, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 27, 1966 was When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

1. Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman
2. The Mindbenders - A Groovy Kind Of Love
3. The Mamas & The Papas - Monday, Monday
4. The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black
5. Bob Dylan - Rainy Day Women #12 & 35

May 27, 1966: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 27, 1966 was Pretty Flamingo by Manfred Mann, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

1. Manfred Mann - Pretty Flamingo
2. The Lovin' Spoonful - Daydream
3. The Beach Boys - Sloop John B
4. The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black
5. Troggs - Wild Thing

May 27, 1966: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 27, 1966 was When A Man Loves A Woman by Percy Sledge, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

1. Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman
2. James Brown And The Famous Flames - It's A Man's Man's Man's World
3. Sam & Dave - Hold On! I'm A Comin'
4. Stevie Wonder - Nothing's Too Good For My Baby
5. Robert Parker - Barefootin'

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, 1966: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 27, 1966 is Horse and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 27, 1966 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 27, 1966 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, 1966 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 12:48 pm and setting at 02:30 am.

The previous full moon was on May 04, 1966 while the next full moon would come on Jun 03, 1966.

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Your place in the Universe on May 27, 1966

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Someone born on May 27, 1966 is:

58 years 10 months old,

or 706 months and 27 days old,

or 3073 weeks and 5 days old,

or 21516 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 27, 1966?

There are 34 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, 1966?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 27, 1966.

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