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June 27, 1961 was the 178th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is June 27, 1961 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on June 27, 1961, who was born and died on June 27, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 27, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Quarter To Three by Gary U.S. Bonds), movies (e.g. A Woman Is a Woman, directed by Jean-Luc Godard), TV series (e.g. The Younger Generation) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 27th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 27, 1961?
- June 27, 1961: What happened on that day?
- June 27, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 27, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 27, 1961?
- June 27, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 27, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- June 27, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 27, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- June 27, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 27, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 27, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 27, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 27, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on June 27, 1961?
What day of the week was June 27, 1961?
June 27, 1961 was a Tuesday and it was the 178th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 27, 1961 can also be written as 6/27/1961 in the US and as 27/6/1961 in UK and Europe.
June 27, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 27, 1961:
- Kuwait requests british help the united kingdom sends in troops.
June 27, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 27th is Cancer.
Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 27, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 27, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on June 27th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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June 27, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 27, 1961 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 27, 1961 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 June 27, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:35 pm and setting at 05:40 am.
The previous full moon was on May 30, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1961.
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Who was born on June 27, 1961?
Famous people born on June 27, 1961:
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Meera SyalBritish-indian actress and comedian.
- Amina Mohammed
Nigerian diplomat and business executive, currently serving as the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations.
- Greg LeMond
Athlete.
- Mick McElwee
- Filippo Graviano
- John McCarthy
- Kostas Chrysogonos
- Didi Gnocchi
- Marja van Bijsterveldt
- Malí Guzmán
Whose famous birthday is on June 27th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 27th:
![Isabelle Adjani]()
Isabelle AdjaniFrench actress, international film star.
![Chandler Riggs]()
Chandler RiggsChandler riggs is a tv actor best known for his role as carl grimes on the popular tv show the walking dead.
![Tobey Maguire]()
Tobey MaguireAmerican actor.
![Nico Rosberg]()
Nico RosbergNico rosberg is a retired german race car driver who is best known for winning the 2016 formula one world championship.
![Ed Westwick]()
Ed WestwickEd westwick is an english actor best known for his role as chuck bass on the tv series gossip girl.
![Drake Bell]()
Drake BellDrake bell is an american actor and musician best known for his role on the nickelodeon show drake & josh.
![Sam Claflin]()
Sam ClaflinSam claflin is a british actor known for his roles in the hunger games film series and me before you.
![Christian Kane]()
Christian KaneAmerican singer and actor.
![Courtney Ford]()
Courtney FordAmerican producer and actress.
![Emma Lahana]()
Emma LahanaTv actress.
June 27, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 9 months old,
or 753 months and 27 days old,
or 3278 weeks
or 22946 days old,
if you were born on June 27, 1961.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 27, 1961?
There are 65 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 27th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 27, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 27, 1961.
June 27, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 27, 1961:
- Mukhtar Auezov
Renowned Kazakh playwright and author.
- Paul (II) Guilfoyle
Actor (apache final anaylsis), dead at 58.
- Charles Kenyon
What famous deaths happened on June 27th?
Famous deaths on June 27th:
![Bud Spencer]()
Bud SpencerBud spencer is an actor, filmmaker, and former professional swimmer from italy.
![Jack Lemmon]()
Jack LemmonAmerican actor.
![Joan Sims]()
Joan SimsActress (carry on behind carry on cleo).
![Gale Storm]()
Gale StormAmerican actress, and wholesome lead lady of minor films in '40s.
- Ranjit Singh
Founder of the Sikh Empire in the Indian subcontinent.
- Edgel Vaughan
Renowned guitarist and member of the band Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble.
- Satoya Masamune
Renowned samurai warrior known for his exceptional swordsmithing skills.
- Ilija Petković
Renowned Serbian footballer and coach.
- Broox Tarrant
Renowned actor known for his versatile roles in film and television.
- Marguerette Zorach
Renowned artist and entrepreneur known for her contributions to modern art.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on June 27th
June 27, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 27, 1961:
- National HIV Testing Day in United States
- National Veterans' Day in the United Kingdom [1]
- Stonewall Day (date of many gay pride celebrations, including those in New York City, San Francisco, Toronto, and Madrid)
- Feast of St Cyril of Alexandria
Observances on June 27, 1961:
- Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day
June 27, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 27, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 26th and July 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 27, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 27, 1961 was Quarter To Three by Gary U.S. Bonds, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.
June 27, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 27, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 26th and July 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Gary U.S. Bonds - Quarter To Three
- Dee Clark - Raindrops
- Pat Boone - Moody River
- Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
- Ricky Nelson - Travelin' Man
June 27, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 27, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.
June 27, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 27, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 26th and July 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Del Shannon - Runaway
- The Everly Brothers - Temptation
- Ricky Nelson - Hello Mary Lou / Travelin' Man
- Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
- Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise
June 27, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 27, 1961 was Every Beat Of My Heart by Pips, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.
June 27, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on June 27, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 26th and July 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart
- Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
- Ben E. King - Stand By Me
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Don't Mind
- Dee Clark - Raindrops
June 27, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 27, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
A Woman Is a Woman
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Jean-Luc Godard
Starring: Anna Karina, Jean-Claude Brialy, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Henri Attal
Country: United States of America
Striped Trip
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Vladimir Fetin
Starring: Aleksey Gribov, Ivan Dmitriev, Margarita Nazarova, Evgeniy Leonov
Fanny
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Joshua Logan
Starring: Leslie Caron, Maurice Chevalier, Charles Boyer, Horst Buchholz
Flame in the Streets
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Roy Ward Baker
Starring: John Mills, Sylvia Syms, Brenda de Banzie, Earl Cameron
The Colossus of Rhodes
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Sergio Leone
Starring: Rory Calhoun, Lea Massari, Georges Marchal, Conrado San Martín
June 27, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 27, 1961 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
The Younger Generation
Release year: 1961
St. Pauli - Landungsbrücken
Release year: 1961
Whispering Smith
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Leslie Fenton
Spotlight
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Tom McCarthy
Rob Roy
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Michael Caton-Jones
June 27, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 27, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Fate Is The Hunter
By: Ernest K. Gann
Ernest K. Gann's classic memoir gives an intimate and exciting account of the turbulent early days of commercial aviation. Gann takes you into the cockpit and recounts it in his unique style.
The Sixth Man
By: Jess Stearn
"A shocking investigation into the spread of homosexuality throughout America"
Don'T Tell Alfred
By: Nancy Mitford
Fanny, the quiet observant narrator of Nancy Mitford’s two most famous novels, takes center stage in this hilarious comedy. Fanny Wincham was last seen as a young girl in The Pursuit of Love and Love.
Russia And The West Under Lenin And Stalin
By: George F. Kennan
George F. Kennan – Russia and the West under Lenin, Stalin Rossiia i Zapad pri Lenine i Staline Na Angliiskom Iazyke Publisher: . Year: 1962.
Who was the US President on June 27, 1961?
On June 27, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 27, 1961?
On June 27, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 27, 1961?
On June 27, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about June 27th?
June 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th day of the month of June. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on June 27th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 tunis bombings: two blasts from suicide bombers kill one officer and injure nine others in tunis.
- 2018 - Fastjet shares fell 72% in the wake of equity talks between shareholders. the airline warned that trading could be stopped completely and that the company may be liquidated if no solution is found.
- 2017 - Ukrainian crisis: maksym shapoval is assassinated by a car bomb in kiev. he was a ukrainian intelligence officer and the head of a special forces force unit.
What happened in 1961?
1961 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Houston Oilers beat LA Chargers 24-16 in AFL championship game
- Russia introduces a new ruble worth $1.11
- Supremes signed with Motown Records
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What was the calendar for June 1961?
June 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
