Saturday May 27, 1961: on this day

May 27, 1961 was the 147th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 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 May 27, 1961, who was born and died on May 27, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 27, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Mother-In-Law by Ernie K-Doe), movies (e.g. A Raisin in the Sun, directed by Daniel Petrie), TV series (e.g. Whispering Smith) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 27th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 27, 1961?


May 27, 1961 was a Saturday and it was the 147th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 27, 1961 can also be written as 5/27/1961 in the US and as 27/5/1961 in UK and Europe.

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May 27, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 27, 1961:

  • President kennedy announces us goal to reach moon
  • Fiorentina wins first europe cup ii in florence.
  • Tunku abdul rahman, prime minister of malaya, holds a press conference in singapore, announcing his idea to form the federation of malaysia, comprising malaya, singapore, sarawak, brunei and north borneo (sabah).

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May 27, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 27th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 27, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 27, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on May 27th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 27, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 27, 1961 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 27, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 05:31 pm and setting at 04:41 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 1961 while the next full moon would come on May 30, 1961.

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Who was born on May 27, 1961?


Famous people born on May 27, 1961:

  • Luismanuel del Valle

    Puerto Rican boxer who won a gold medal at the 1976 Olympics.

  • Peri Gilpin

    Peri gilpin is an american tv actress best known for her role as roz doyle on the sitcom frasier.

  • Pierre-Henri Raphanel

    Pierre-henri raphanel is a former french racing driver known for his achievements in motorsport.

  • José Luíz Barbosa

    Brazilian runner and coach.

  • John Lugbill in Wauseon

    Ohio, usa; canoist/kayaker (olympics-1992).

  • Peri Gilpin in Waco

    Texas, usa; actor (roz doyle - frasier).

  • Tarsem Singh

    Director.

  • Cathy Silvers in New York City

    New york, usa.

  • Jill Sterkel

    Us swimmer (1976, 84, 88 olympics - bronze medalist).

  • Izaskun Bilbao
  • Luca Coletto
  • Larbi El Hadi
  • Carlo Monai
  • Cathy Silvers
  • Marie Bunel

Whose famous birthday is on May 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 27th:

  • Henry Kissinger
    Henry Kissinger

    German-american official in government, advisor, negotiator, and secretary of state under president nixon.

  • Christopher Lee
    Christopher Lee

    American actor, who gained a large following after the films "curse of frankenstein" in 1957 and "dracula" one year later.

  • Chris Colfer
    Chris Colfer

    Chris colfer is an american actor best known for his role as kurt hummel on the television series glee.

  • Alain Souchon
    Alain Souchon

    French pop singer, songwriter, and actor (mother) of swiss descent was born in morocco.

  • Joseph Fiennes
    Joseph Fiennes

    British actor.

  • Paul Bettany
    Paul Bettany

    Paul bettany is an english actor known for his roles in movies such as a beautiful mind, the da vinci code, and the marvel cinematic...

  • Vincent Price
    Vincent Price

    American actor and author, best known for his elegantly sophisticated roles in horror.

  • Lily-Rose Depp
    Lily-Rose Depp

    French-american actress and model.

  • Cilla Black
    Cilla Black

    British tv host and singer.

  • Rachel Carson
    Rachel Carson

    American marine biologist employed in the u.s.

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May 27, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 11 months old,

or 755 months

or 3283 weeks

or 22981 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 27, 1961?

There are 31 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 27th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 27, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 27, 1961.

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May 27, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on May 27th?

Famous deaths on May 27th:

  • Jeff Conaway
    Jeff Conaway

    American actor, aged ten, in the broadway musical "all the way home".

  • Jeffrey Hunter
    Jeffrey Hunter

    Actor christopher pike-star trek cage, dies at 43.

  • Paul Gleason
    Paul Gleason

    American actor (b. 1939).

  • Bill Pertwee
    Bill Pertwee

    English actor (b. 1926).

  • Mary Philbin
    Mary Philbin

    American actress (born in 1903).

  • Ruth McDevitt
    Ruth McDevitt

    Actress (jo all in the family), died at 80.

  • Maurice Richards

    Legendary ice hockey player known for his scoring prowess.

  • Calvyn MacLeod

    Key figure in the Protestant Reformation in Scotland.

  • Jozeph Roth

    Austrian novelist famous for 'The Radetzky March'.

  • Amun Nehru

    Indian independence activist and political leader.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 27th

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May 27, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 27, 1961:

  • Eutropius
  • Mother's Day in Bolivia (Dfa de la Madre)
  • Bruno, Bishop of Wnrzburg
  • Hildebert
  • Pope John I
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Venerable Bede
  • Lag Ba'omer in Judaism (2005)
  • Children's Day in Nigeria

Saints celebrated on May 27, 1961:

  • Saint Julius the Veteran
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May 27, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 27, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 22nd and May 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 27, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 27, 1961 was Mother-In-Law by Ernie K-Doe, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

May 27, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 27, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mother-In-Law
  2. - Runaway
  3. - Daddy's Home
  4. - A Hundred Pounds Of Clay
  5. - Travelin' Man

May 27, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 27, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

May 27, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 27, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Blue Moon
  2. - You're Driving Me Crazy
  3. - On The Rebound
  4. - Wooden Heart
  5. - More Than I Can Say / Staying In

May 27, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 27, 1961 was Mother-In-Law by Ernie K-Doe, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

May 27, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 27, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Mother-In-Law
  2. - Mama Said
  3. - Funny
  4. - Daddy's Home
  5. - Driving Wheel

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May 27, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 27, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

A Raisin in the Sun

A Raisin in the Sun

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Daniel Petrie

Starring: Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil, Ruby Dee, Diana Sands

Country: United States of America

Master of the World

Master of the World

Release year: 1961

Directed by: William Witney

Starring: Vincent Price, Charles Bronson, Henry Hull, Mary Webster

Gidget Goes Hawaiian

Gidget Goes Hawaiian

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Paul Wendkos

Starring: James Darren, Michael Callan, Deborah Walley, Carl Reiner

Battle at Bloody Beach

Battle at Bloody Beach

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Herbert Coleman

Starring: Audie Murphy, Gary Crosby, Dolores Michaels, Alejandro Rey

Atlas

Atlas

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Roger Corman

Starring: Michael Forest, Frank Wolff, Barboura Morris, Walter Maslow

May 27, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

Whispering Smith

Whispering Smith

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Leslie Fenton

Spotlight

Spotlight

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Tom McCarthy

Rob Roy

Rob Roy

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Michael Caton-Jones

Amelia

Amelia

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Mira Nair

May 27, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 27, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Nation Of Sheep by William J. Lederer

A Nation Of Sheep

By:

Nation Of Sheep A, William J. Lederer

A Burnt-Out Case by Graham Greene

A Burnt-Out Case

By:

Querry, the world-famous architect is suffering from a horrible attack of indifference. He no longer finds joy in life or meaning in art.

Manila Galleon by F. Van Wyck Mason

Manila Galleon

By:

This is a fantastic tale of the sea, based on George Anson's famous voyage.

Don'T Tell Alfred by Nancy Mitford

Don'T Tell Alfred

By:

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.

A Journey To Matecumbe by Robert Lewis Taylor

A Journey To Matecumbe

By:

WITH ILLUSTRATIONS by JOSEPH PAPIN This book tells the story of an adventure that takes place from the Mississippi River to the Florida Keys.

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Who was the US President on May 27, 1961?

On May 27, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 27, 1961?

On May 27, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 27, 1961?

On May 27, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about May 27th?

May 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th day of the month of May. 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 May 27th, such as:

  • 2019 - Four french police officers were arrested in connection to the bombing that occurred in lyon's historic center last friday, resulting in 13 injuries. the investigation is being led by anti-terrorist prosecutors. denis broliquier, the district mayor, said that the bomb was too weak to be effective in killing. the attack has not been claimed by anyone.
  • 2018 - Politics in japan: yasuhiro nagasone, former japanese prime minister, celebrates his 100th birthday.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 18 people were killed and six others injured by a car bomb blast in khost, eastern afghanistan.

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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 May 1961?

May 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.

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Saturday May 27, 1961