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May 27, 1966

May 27, 1966, was a Friday. It was 58 years, 6 months, and 27 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Gemini.

Song charts

Popular songs

On May 27, 1966, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Monday Monday" by The Mama's & The Papa's
  • United Kingdom: "Pretty Flamingo" by Manfred Mann

The music charts on May 27, 1966

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Monday, Monday - The Mamas & The Papas
  • Rainy Day Women #12 & 35 - Bob Dylan
  • Good Lovin' - The Young Rascals
  • When A Man Loves A Woman - Percy Sledge
  • A Groovy Kind Of Love - The Mindbenders
Play the top singles from 1966
A Spotify playlist of songs from the year 1966. Take a trip back to the days of The Beatles, Nancy Sinatra, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks and The Supremes.
The Sound of Music

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "The Sound of Music".

Facts

This date occurred 21,395 days ago. Approximately 713 months have passed. It was the 147th day of 1966, in week 21. The decade was the swinging sixties. People who were born on May 27, 1966, are now 58 years old and belong to the Generation X generation. 238 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

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Take me back to May 27, 1966

Let's go back to the swinging sixties.

The date is May 27, 1966, and it's a Friday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Gemini. Many people have "that Friday feeling" and are looking forward to the weekend.

The summer of 1966 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up, and the evenings are brighter than usual. The school year is nearly finished. In America, the song "Monday Monday" by The Mama's & The Papa's is at the top of the singles charts, while "Pretty Flamingo" by Manfred Mann is the number-one song in the UK. Lyndon Baines Johnson is the President of the United States, and the movie The Sound of Music is at the top of the box office.

Harold Wilson is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Gunsmoke", "Bonanza", "Hullabaloo", and "Where the Action Is". Because it is 1966, radio stations are playing hit songs from music artists such as Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, SSgt Barry Sadler, The Association and The Supremes.

In fashion, a new "hippie subculture" has emerged, bringing with it laid-back Bohemian styles. Frayed bell-bottom jeans, Jesus sandals, crushed velvet suits, and bright tie-dye t-shirts are all popular items of clothing at the moment. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Walt Disney, Jayne Mansfield, Che Guevara, and Otis Redding would all still be alive. Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Captain Pugwash", "Top Cat", "Milton the Monster", and "JOT the Dot".

Children are playing with toys such as Matchbox toy cars, Tonka trucks, Ken (doll), and Tammy (doll).

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 27, 1966, will have the star sign Gemini.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1966 was the year of the Horse (Yang Metal).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 9.
  • Native American Zodiac: May 27, 1966 falls under the Deer.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of May will have the birthstone Emerald.
  • Birth flower (May): The Lily of the Valley and the Hawthorn.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 27, 1966.

  • The push-button telephone.

    The push-button telephone

    Push-button telephones were beginning to replace the older rotary-style landlines.
  • The miniskirt has taken over.

    The miniskirt has taken over

    In the mid-to-late 1960s, the miniskirt became a favored clothing item among women. The skirt countered the conservatism of the 1950s and early 1960s. As a result, many people at the time saw it as a rebellious fashion statement.
  • The Suzy Homemaker.

    The Suzy Homemaker

    A miniature oven called the "Suzy Homemaker" was a sought-after toy around this time.
  • The Vietnam War is ongoing.

    The Vietnam War is ongoing

    During 1966, the USA doubled its presence in Vietnam. By the end of the year, troop numbers had increased from 184,300 to 385,300.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 1966?

    Who were the best NBA players in 1966?

    The best NBA players in 1966 were Wilt Chamberlain, Rick Barry, Jerry Lucas, Oscar Robertson and Jerry West.
  • Who were the best football players?

    Who were the best football players?

    In 1966, the best soccer players were Pelé, Bobby Charlton, Eusébio, Franz Beckenbauer, Bobby Moore, Flórián Albert, Ferenc Bene, Lev Yashin, Alan Ball, János Farkas and José Torres.
  • A Man for All Seasons.

    A Man for All Seasons

    "A Man for All Seasons" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1966.
  • The Beatles - "Michelle"

    The Beatles - "Michelle"

    "Michelle" by The Beatles won a Grammy for 1966's Song of the Year.
  • 1966 in music.

    1966 in music

    The Billboard Charts in 1966 were dominated by SSgt Barry Sadler, The Beatles, The Supremes, The New Vaudeville Band, Simon & Garfunkel and The Monkees.
  • 1966 in movies.

    1966 in movies

    Movies released in 1966 included The Bible: In the Beginning, Hawaii, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, The Sand Pebbles, A Man for All Seasons, "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly", Batman, "Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N.", "The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming", Grand Prix, Dracula: Prince of Darkness and Blowup.
  • The Inheritor.

    The Inheritor

    "The Inheritor" was named Time Person of the Year in 1966. The term represented the "baby boomer" demographic cohort, which was born after World War II.
  • Fast food is replacing diners and drive-ins.

    Fast food is replacing diners and drive-ins

    The fast food industry was steadily growing, much to the detriment of local diners and drive-in restaurants. Consequently, things such as jukeboxes and carhops also started to decline.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around May 27, 1966.

  • April 30, 1966: The Church of Satan is formed by Anton Szandor LaVey.
  • May 1, 1966: The final episode of the sci-fi sitcom "My Favorite Martian" is aired on television.
  • May 6, 1966: Moors murders: Ian Brady is found guilty and sentenced to 3 concurrent terms of life imprisonment.
  • May 7, 1966: Irish bank workers go on strike.
  • May 11, 1966: Football: Spanish side Real Madrid win the European Cup after they defeat Partizan Belgrade 2-1.
  • May 14, 1966: FA Cup Final 1966: Everton defeat Sheffield Wednesday 3-2.
  • May 21, 1966: Boxing: Cassius Clay defeats British boxer Henry Cooper to retain the world heavyweight championship.
  • This date: May 27, 1966
  • June 8, 1966:
    • It is announced that the NFL and AFL will be merging together.
    • A tornado kills 16 people in Topeka, Kansas.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in May 1966

In May 1966, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from May 1966.

Batman
Batman
I Dream of Jeannie
I Dream of Jeannie
Where the Action Is
Where the Action Is
Hullabaloo
Hullabaloo
Gilligan's Island
Gilligan's Island
Steptoe and Son
Steptoe and Son
The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Danger Man
Danger Man
Bonanza
Bonanza
Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
What's My Line?
What's My Line?
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show

Cars in 1966

1966 saw the introduction of cars such as the Audi 80, the Ford P7, the Nissan Sunny, the 1966 Dodge Charger, the Volvo 140 Series, and the BMW 02 Series.

Cars in 1966.

Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in May 1966

If you were a kid on May 27, 1966, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

JOT the Dot
JOT the Dot
Milton the Monster
Milton the Monster
Atom Ant
Atom Ant

Thunderbirds
Thunderbirds
Underdog
Underdog
Hoppity Hooper
Hoppity Hooper
Ricochet Rabbit & Droop-a-Long
Ricochet Rabbit & Droop-a-Long
The Patty Duke Show
The Patty Duke Show
The Mighty Hercules
The Mighty Hercules
Top Cat
Top Cat
The Bugs Bunny Show
The Bugs Bunny Show
Toys

Toys in 1966

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

Twister mat
Twister mat
Suzy Homemaker
Suzy Homemaker
Major Matt Mason (action figure)
Major Matt Mason (action figure)
Captain Action (action figure)
Captain Action (action figure)
Operation
Operation
Scalextric
Scalextric
Barrel of Monkeys
Barrel of Monkeys
Motorific (slot car toys)
Motorific (slot car toys)
Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots
Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots
Army men
Army men
G.I. Joe: America's Movable Fighting Man
G.I. Joe: America's Movable Fighting Man
The Easy-Bake Oven
The Easy-Bake Oven

Were you born on May 27, 1966?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1966.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out May 27, 1972, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 27.

Vincent Price

Vincent Price

Actor Deceased
Born on May 27, 1911
He turned 55 on this day in 1966.

Christopher Lee

Christopher Lee

Actor Deceased
Born on May 27, 1922
He turned 44 on this day in 1966.

Henry Kissinger

Henry Kissinger

US Secretary of State Deceased
Born on May 27, 1923
He turned 43 on this day in 1966.

Cilla Black

Cilla Black

Singer / Media personality Deceased
Born on May 27, 1943
She turned 23 on this day in 1966.

Wayne Williams

Wayne Williams

Serial killer
Born on May 27, 1958
He turned 8 on this day in 1966.

Paul Gascoigne

Paul Gascoigne

Soccer player
Born on May 27, 1967
He was born exactly one year after this date.

Left Eye

Left Eye

Rapper Deceased
Born on May 27, 1971
She was born exactly 5 years after this date.

Jamie Oliver

Jamie Oliver

Celebrity chef
Born on May 27, 1975
He was born exactly 9 years after this date.

Andre 3000

Andre 3000

American rapper
Born on May 27, 1975
He was born exactly 9 years after this date.

Jadakiss

Jadakiss

American rapper
Born on May 27, 1975
He was born exactly 9 years after this date.

Beauden Barrett

Beauden Barrett

Rugby player
Born on May 27, 1991
He was born exactly 25 years after this date.

USA

US President

Lyndon Baines Johnson was the President of the United States on May 27, 1966.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Harold Wilson was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on May 27, 1966 was most likely conceived around September 3, 1965.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 27, 1966 is close to February 17, 1967.

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Stats for May 27, 1966

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about May 27, 1966:

  • 21,395 days have passed since this date.
  • 3,056 weeks have passed.
  • 1,848,531,600 seconds have passed since May 27, 1966.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,156,620,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 953,842,305,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 308,088,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 158,973,718 steps. That's roughly 70,655 miles.
  • 22,182,379 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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