What happened on Thursday May 27, 1971?

Here's what happened on May 27, 1971:

• John Lennon Records 'Imagine' John Lennon recorded his iconic song 'Imagine' at his Ascot Sound home studio in Tittenhurst Park, England. This song would become a timeless anthem of peace and unity, reflecting Lennon's philosophical and musical vision.
• Bagbati Massacre during Bangladesh Liberation War Pakistani military forces committed a horrific atrocity, massacring over 200 civilians, predominantly Bengali Hindus, in the Bagbati region. This tragic event was part of the broader Bangladesh Liberation War, highlighting the brutal ethnic and political tensions of the time.
• Dahlerau Train Disaster in West Germany The worst railway accident in West German history occurred near Wuppertal, resulting in 46 fatalities and 25 injuries. This tragic event highlighted critical safety concerns in transportation infrastructure.
• Birth of Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes, a prominent American singer and member of the iconic R&B group TLC, was born. She would later become known for her distinctive musical style and influential role in 1990s pop culture.
• 23rd Walker Cup Golf Tournament The 23rd Walker Cup international amateur golf competition concluded with Great Britain/Ireland defeating the United States with a score of 13-11, marking a significant moment in amateur golf history.

Events in 1971

May 27, 1971: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 27, 1971

Newspapers from May. 27, 1971

May 27, 1971 was a Thursday and it was the 147th day of the year 1971 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 27, 1971 can also be written as 5/27/1971 in the US and as 27/5/1971 in UK and Europe.

May 27, 1971 in May 1971 calendar

Famous people born on May 27, 1971:

• Paul Bettany

  Paul Bettany is a renowned English actor known for his versatile roles in critically acclaimed films like 'A Beautiful Mind' and his...

• Monika Schnarre

  US actress known for her role in the popular soap opera 'The Bold and the Beautiful'.

• Lisa Lopes

  Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes was a groundbreaking member of the iconic R&B group TLC, known for her dynamic rapping and significant contributions...

• Wayne Carey

  Australian rules football coach and former player known for his significant contributions to the sport.

• Salvatore Ficarra

  Italian comedian, TV host, and filmmaker, famous for his comedy duo 'Ficarra and Picone' and regular appearances on popular shows like...

• Petroc Trelawny

  British radio and television broadcaster.

• Grant Stafford

  South african tennis player.

• Lee Sharpe

  English footballer.

• Mathew Batsiua

  Nauruan politician.

• Kaur Kender

  Estonian author.

• Sophie Walker

  British politician, leader of the women's equality party.

Famous people born in 1971

Famous people born on May 27th

Famous people died on May 27, 1971:

• Chips Rafferty
• Sverre Eika

Famous people who died in 1971

Famous people who died on May 27th

May 27, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 27, 1971 was Brown Sugar by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

1. The Rolling Stones - Brown Sugar
2. Three Dog Night - Joy To The World
3. Jackson 5 - Never Can Say Goodbye
4. The Honey Cone - Want Ads
5. Ringo Starr - It Don't Come Easy

May 27, 1971: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 27, 1971 was Knock Three Times by Dawn, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

1. Dawn - Knock Three Times
2. The Rolling Stones - Brown Sugar / Bitch / Let It Rock
3. Dave & Ansil Collins - Double Barrel
4. R Dean Taylor - Indiana Wants Me
5. Ringo Starr - It Don't Come Easy

May 27, 1971: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 27, 1971 was Want Ads by The Honey Cone, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

1. The Honey Cone - Want Ads
2. Aretha Franklin - BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER
3. The 8th Day - She's Not Just Another Woman
4. Wilson Pickett - Don't Knock My Love - Pt. 1
5. Jackson 5 - Never Can Say Goodbye

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, 1971: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 27, 1971 is Pig and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 27, 1971 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 27, 1971 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, 1971 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 08:02 am and setting at 11:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 10, 1971 while the next full moon would come on Jun 09, 1971.

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Someone born on May 27, 1971 is:

53 years 11 months old,

or 647 months and 17 days old,

or 2815 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19711 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 27, 1971?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 27, 1971?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 27, 1971.

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