What Happened on September 27, 1967

Historical Events

Baseball Record

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jim Bunning ties NL record of 5, 1-0 losses in a year

  • US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site

Famous Birthdays

  • Isidora Žebeljan, Serbian classical, opera, and film composer, born in Belgrade (d. 2020)
  • Jason Dungjen, American pairs skater (with partner Kyoko Ina), born in Detroit, Michigan
  • Uche Okechukwu, Nigerian international soccer player

Famous Deaths

  • Felix Yussupov, Russian aristocrat, dies at 80
Died in 1967 1967 Highlights

About September 27, 1967

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 56 years, 7 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The Letter - The Box Tops
  • UK #1 Song: The Last Waltz - Engelbert Humperdinck