What Happened on May 27, 1967

Historical Events

  • Australians vote in favor of a constitutional referendum granting the Australian government the power to make laws to benefit Indigenous Australians and count them in the national census
  • British folk-jazz fusion group Pentangle gives debut performance at the Royal Festival Hall, London, England

Sherry!

James Lipton and Laurence Rosenthal's musical "Sherry!", based on George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart's play "The Man Who Came to Dinner" closes at Alvin Theater NYC after 72 performances

1967 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Chin Yang, Laos-born American jockey
  • Doug West, NBA guard (Minnesota Timberwolves)
  • George McCloud, NBA forward/guard (Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix Suns)
  • Paul Gascoigne, English soccer midfielder (57 caps; Newcastle United, Tottenham H, Lazio, Rangers, Middlesbrough, Everton), born in Gateshead, England
Born in 1967

Famous Deaths

  • Ernst Niekisch, German politician (b. 1889)
1967 Highlights

About May 27, 1967

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 10 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Groovin' - The Young Rascals
  • UK #1 Song: Silence Is Golden - Tremeloes