Monday May 27, 1968: on this day

May 27, 1968 was the 148th day of the year 1968, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 27, 1968 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, 1968, who was born and died on May 27, 1968, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 27, 1968, which were the most popular songs (ex. Mrs. Robinson by Simon and Garfunkel), movies (e.g. Commandos, directed by Armando Crispino), TV series (e.g. What Maisie Knew) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 27th, 1968 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 27, 1968?


May 27, 1968 was a Monday and it was the 148th day of the year 1968 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 27, 1968 can also be written as 5/27/1968 in the US and as 27/5/1968 in UK and Europe.

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May 27, 1968: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 27, 1968:

  • Nl awards montreal and sd major league franchises
  • Nuclear submarine scorpion is lost
  • The meeting of the union nationale des etudiants de france (national union of the students of france) takes place. 30,000 to 50,000 people gather in the stade sebastien charlety.

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May 27, 1968: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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, 1968: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 27, 1968 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Monkey personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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May 27, 1968: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 27, 1968 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 27, 1968 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, 1968 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 05:17 am and setting at 10:06 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 12, 1968 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1968.

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Who was born on May 27, 1968?


Famous people born on May 27, 1968:

  • Rebakah Brooks

    Former editor of a major newspaper involved in a high-profile media scandal.

  • Jeff Bagwell

    American astro player and athlete jeff bagwell led texas astro into the 1997 playoffs.

  • Amelda Fernandez

    Amelda Fernandez is a Spanish politician who has served in the European Parliament.

  • Frank Thomas

    Frank Thomas, also known as the 'Big Hurt', was a dominant slugger in Major League Baseball.

  • Harun Erdenay

    Turkish basketball player and coach.

  • Cedric Smith NFL running back (Washington Redskins

    Arizona cardinals).

  • John Connelly in Toledo

    Ohio, usa; nike golfer (1991 new hampshire open).

  • Frank Thomas "Big Hurt" first baseman (Chicago White Sox

    1993 most valuable player.

  • Jeff Bagwell in Boston

    Massachusetts, usa; infielder (houston astros).

  • Frank Thomas (designated hitter)
  • Adam Wainwright
  • Carlo Finco
  • Stefan Mogren
  • Vincenzo Peluso

Whose famous birthday is on May 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 27th:

  • Henry Kissinger
    Henry Kissinger

    German-american official in government, advisor, negotiator, and secretary of state under president nixon.

  • Christopher Lee
    Christopher Lee

    American actor, who gained a large following after the films "curse of frankenstein" in 1957 and "dracula" one year later.

  • Chris Colfer
    Chris Colfer

    Chris colfer is an american actor best known for his role as kurt hummel on the television series glee.

  • Alain Souchon
    Alain Souchon

    French pop singer, songwriter, and actor (mother) of swiss descent was born in morocco.

  • Joseph Fiennes
    Joseph Fiennes

    British actor.

  • Paul Bettany
    Paul Bettany

    Paul 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 Price

    American actor and author, best known for his elegantly sophisticated roles in horror.

  • Lily-Rose Depp
    Lily-Rose Depp

    French-american actress and model.

  • Cilla Black
    Cilla Black

    British tv host and singer.

  • Rachel Carson
    Rachel Carson

    American marine biologist employed in the u.s.

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May 27, 1968: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 10 months old,

or 670 months and 28 days old,

or 2917 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20421 days old,

if you were born on May 27, 1968.

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, 1968?

There are 33 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, 1968?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 27, 1968.

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May 27, 1968: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 27, 1968:

  • Little Willie John

    American singer (d. 1968).

  • Philip Vian

What famous deaths happened on May 27th?

Famous deaths on May 27th:

  • Jeff Conaway
    Jeff Conaway

    American actor, aged ten, in the broadway musical "all the way home".

  • Jeffrey Hunter
    Jeffrey Hunter

    Actor christopher pike-star trek cage, dies at 43.

  • Paul Gleason
    Paul Gleason

    American actor (b. 1939).

  • Bill Pertwee
    Bill Pertwee

    English actor (b. 1926).

  • Mary Philbin
    Mary Philbin

    American actress (born in 1903).

  • Ruth McDevitt
    Ruth McDevitt

    Actress (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.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 27th

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May 27, 1968: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 27, 1968:

  • Memorial Day - This holiday honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
  • 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, 1968:

  • Saint Julius the Veteran
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May 27, 1968: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 27, 1968 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 27th and June 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 27, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 27, 1968 was Mrs. Robinson by Simon and Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

May 27, 1968: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 27, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 27th and June 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mrs. Robinson
  2. - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
  3. - A Beautiful Morning
  4. - Tighten Up
  5. - Honey

May 27, 1968: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 27, 1968 was Young Girl by Union Gap, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

May 27, 1968: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 27, 1968 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 27th and June 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Young Girl
  2. - Jumpin' Jack Flash
  3. - Honey
  4. - A Man Without Love
  5. - Hurdy Gurdy Man

May 27, 1968: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 27, 1968 was Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

May 27, 1968: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 27, 1968 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 27th and June 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day
  2. - Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing
  3. - Tighten Up
  4. - Cowboys To Girls
  5. - Does Your Mama Know About Me

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May 27, 1968: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 27, 1968 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Commandos

Commandos

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Armando Crispino

Starring: Marilù Tolo, Lee Van Cleef, Giampiero Albertini, Giacomo Piperno, Ivano Staccioli, Romano Puppo, Joachim Fuchsberger, Jack Kelly

Country: Italy

Killer Adios

Killer Adios

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Primo Zeglio

Starring: Rosalba Neri, Marisa Solinas, Peter Lee Lawrence, Paola Barbara, Eduardo Fajardo, José Jaspe, Armando Calvo, Victor Israel

Country: Italy

Hang 'Em High

Hang 'Em High

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Ted Post

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Inger Stevens, Pat Hingle, Ed Begley

Country: United States of America

Memories of Underdevelopment

Memories of Underdevelopment

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Tomás Gutiérrez Alea

Starring: Sergio Corrieri, Daisy Granados, Eslinda Núñez, Omar Valdés

Bandolero!

Bandolero!

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Andrew V. McLaglen

Starring: James Stewart, Dean Martin, Raquel Welch, George Kennedy

May 27, 1968: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 27, 1968 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

What Maisie Knew

What Maisie Knew

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Scott McGehee

Dream House

Dream House

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Jim Sheridan

Almorzando con Mirtha Legrand

Almorzando con Mirtha Legrand

Release year: 1968

Nice Time

Nice Time

Release year: 1968

May 27, 1968: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 27, 1968 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Nicholas And Alexandra by Robert K. Massie

Nicholas And Alexandra

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The tale of the love that ended an Empire. In this powerful book, Robert K. Massie, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, takes readers back to Imperial Russia to tell their story.

The Right People by Stephen Birmingham

The Right People

By:

Stephen Birmingham is a wise and funny writer who has managed to write five novels and "Our Crowd", a study on New York's Jewish community.

Gipsy Moth Circles The World by Francis Chichester

Gipsy Moth Circles The World

By:

Coward-McCann 1968, Very Good., Blue cloth. Text is clean. Jacket edges worn. Book Club edition. [Sailing, Gipsy Month IV, Travel] Booksellers who are out-of-print or antiquarian since 1933

The Tower Of Babel by Morris West

The Tower Of Babel

By:

Not everyone in the complicated world of Middle Eastern politics is who they seem. No price is too high in the fight for freedom.

Between Parent And Child by Haim G. Ginott

Between Parent And Child

By:

Between Parent and Child has been helping millions of parents worldwide strengthen their relationships with children for the past 35 years.

May 27, 1968: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 27, 1968 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hamurabi

Hamurabi

Platform: PDP-8, Personal computer

Genre: Strategy game, Text-based game

history

Who was the US President on May 27, 1968?

On May 27, 1968 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 27, 1968?

On May 27, 1968 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 27, 1968?

On May 27, 1968 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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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.

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What happened in 1968?

1968 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Jaqueline Kennedy marries Aristotle Onassis on the island of Scorpios
  • Nobel prize for chemistry awarded to Lars Onsager
  • Queen Juliana opens IJ tunnel in Amsterdam

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What was the calendar for May 1968?

May 1968 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.

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Monday May 27, 1968