What happened on Sunday January 27, 1963?

Here's what happened on January 27, 1963:

• Lee Harvey Oswald's Alias Acquisition Lee Harvey Oswald used the alias 'A. J. Hidell' for the first time, ordering a .38 caliber Smith & Wesson revolver through the mail, which would later become significant in the context of the Kennedy assassination investigation.
• World Speed Skating Record Soviet speed skater Jevgeni Grishin set a new world record in the 500-meter event, completing the distance in an impressive 39.6 seconds, showcasing the competitive nature of international winter sports during the Cold War era.
• Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Four notable baseball players - Sam Rice, Eppa Rixey, Elmer Flick, and John Clarkson - were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, recognizing their significant contributions to the sport during their respective eras.

Events in 1963

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

Magazines from Jan. 27, 1963

Newspapers from Jan. 27, 1963

January 27, 1963 was a Sunday and it was the 27th day of the year 1963 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 27, 1963 can also be written as 1/27/1963 in the US and as 27/1/1963 in UK and Europe.

January 27, 1963 in January 1963 calendar

Famous people died on January 27, 1963:

• John Farrow

  John Farrow was a prominent Australian-American filmmaker who worked as a screenwriter and producer in Hollywood during the mid-20th...

Famous people who died in 1963

Famous people who died on January 27th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 27, 1963 was Walk Right In by The Rooftop Singers, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

1. The Rooftop Singers - Walk Right In
2. Paul and Paula - Hey Paula
3. Steve Lawrence - Go Away Little Girl
4. The Exciters - Tell Him
5. Bobby Vee - The Night Has A Thousand Eyes

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 27, 1963 was The Next Time / Bachelor Boy by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

1. Cliff Richard - The Next Time / Bachelor Boy
2. The Shadows - Dance On!
3. Elvis Presley - Return To Sender
4. Maureen Evans - Like I Do
5. Frank Ifield - Lovesick Blues

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 27, 1963 was Two Lovers by Mary Wells, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

1. Mary Wells - Two Lovers
2. The Miracles - You've Really Got A Hold On Me
3. Brook Benton - Hotel Happiness
4. "Little Esther" Phillips - Release Me
5. Dionne Warwick - Don't Make Me Over

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 27th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 27, 1963: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 27, 1963 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 08:42 am and setting at 08:51 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 09, 1963 while the next full moon would come on Feb 08, 1963.

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Your place in the Universe on January 27, 1963

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Someone born on January 27, 1963 is:

62 years 3 months old,

or 747 months and 14 days old,

or 3250 weeks

or 22750 days old,

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

There are 261 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 27th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 27, 1963?

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

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