What Happened on February 27, 1962

Historical Events

Assassination Attempt

South Vietnam President Ngô Đình Diệm's palace bombed by dissident air pilots in a failed assassination attempt

Famous Birthdays

  • Adam Baldwin, American actor (Full Metal Jacket, My Bodyguard), born in Winnetka, Illinois
  • Grant Show, American actor (Jack Hanson-Melrose Place), born in Detroit, Michigan
  • Kory Tarpenning, American pole vaulter, born in Portland, Oregon
Born in 1962

Famous Deaths

  • Willie Best, actor (Charlie-My Little Margie), dies at 45
1962 Highlights

About February 27, 1962

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 62 years and 20 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Duke Of Earl - Gene Chandler
  • UK #1 Song: Rock A Hula Baby/Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley