What happened on Saturday May 27, 1967?

Here's what happened on May 27, 1967:

• Egypt Blocks Straits of Tiran Egypt closed the Straits of Tiran to Israeli shipping, effectively blockading Israel's southern port of Eilat and its entire Red Sea coastline. This provocative action was a significant escalation of tensions that would soon lead to the Six-Day War.
• Australian Constitutional Referendum for Indigenous Rights In a landmark moment for Indigenous rights, Australians voted overwhelmingly in a constitutional referendum to grant the federal government the power to create laws specifically benefiting Indigenous Australians and to include them in the national census, marking a significant step towards recognizing and addressing historical discrimination.
• The Beatles Release 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' The Beatles released their revolutionary album 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band', a groundbreaking work that transformed popular music and is widely considered one of the most influential albums in rock history.
• West Berlin Student Killed During Protest Violent protests erupted in West Berlin against the visit of the Shah of Iran, resulting in the tragic death of 27-year-old student Benno Ohnesorg, who was shot by a police officer. This incident became a pivotal moment in the German student protest movement of the late 1960s.
• Naxalite Guerrilla War Begins The Naxalite Guerrilla War commenced with a peasant uprising in the town of Naxalbari, marking the start of a Marxist/Maoist rebellion that would continue to simmer in the Indian countryside, challenging established social and economic structures.
• USS John F. Kennedy Launched The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy was launched, with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and her daughter Caroline participating in the ceremonial christening, symbolizing national maritime and military strength.
• Paul Gascoigne Born Paul Gascoigne, a renowned British footballer known for his exceptional skills and controversial career, was born on this date.
• Doug West NBA Player Doug West, a professional NBA guard who played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, was born or began his career on this date.
• Chin Yang, Jockey Chin Yang, a professional jockey, was noted as being born or active on this date.
• Broadway Musical 'Sherry!' Closes The Broadway musical 'Sherry!' concluded its run at the Alvin Theater in New York City after 65 performances.

Events in 1967

May 27, 1967: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 27, 1967

Newspapers from May. 27, 1967

May 27, 1967 was a Saturday and it was the 147th day of the year 1967 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 27, 1967 can also be written as 5/27/1967 in the US and as 27/5/1967 in UK and Europe.

May 27, 1967 in May 1967 calendar

Famous people born on May 27, 1967:

• Paul Gascoigne

  Paul Gascoigne is a legendary English soccer player known for his extraordinary skills, emotional play, and significant impact on football...

• Philip Treacy

  Philip Treacy is a world-renowned Irish milliner and fashion designer famous for his extraordinary and avant-garde hat designs, often worn...

• George McCloud

  George McCloud was an NBA forward and guard who played for multiple teams during his professional basketball career.

• Laurence Ostolaza

Famous people born in 1967

Famous people born on May 27th

Famous people died on May 27, 1967:

• W. Otto Miessner

  American composer and educator (b. 1880).

• Ernst Niekisch

  German academic and politician (b. 1889).

• Tilly Edinger
• Paul Henckels

Famous people who died in 1967

Famous people who died on May 27th

May 27, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 27, 1967 was Groovin' by The Young Rascals, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

1. The Young Rascals - Groovin'
2. Aretha Franklin - Respect
3. The Happenings - I Got Rhythm
4. Engelbert Humperdinck - Release Me (And Let Me Love Again)
5. The Supremes - The Happening

May 27, 1967: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 27, 1967 was Silence Is Golden by The Tremeloes, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

1. The Tremeloes - Silence Is Golden
2. Sandie Shaw - Puppet On A String
3. The Mamas & The Papas - Dedicated To The One I Love
4. Nancy Sinatra & Frank Sinatra - Somethin' Stupid
5. The Kinks - Waterloo Sunset

May 27, 1967: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 27, 1967 was Respect by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

1. Aretha Franklin - Respect
2. Arthur Conley - Sweet Soul Music
3. Lou Rawls - Dead End Street Monologue/Dead End Street
4. Martha & The Vandellas - Jimmy Mack
5. Peaches & Herb - Close Your Eyes

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, 1967: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 27, 1967 is Goat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 27, 1967 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 27, 1967 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, 1967 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 11:49 pm and setting at 09:52 am.

The previous full moon was on May 23, 1967 while the next full moon would come on Jun 22, 1967.

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Your place in the Universe on May 27, 1967

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Someone born on May 27, 1967 is:

57 years 10 months old,

or 694 months and 27 days old,

or 3021 weeks and 4 days old,

or 21151 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 27, 1967?

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, 1967?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 27, 1967.

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