Monday April 27, 1959: on this day
April 27, 1959 was the 117th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.
Is April 27, 1959 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on April 27, 1959, who was born and died on April 27, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 27, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods), movies (e.g. Black Orpheus, directed by Marcel Camus), TV series (e.g. Focus) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 27th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 27, 1959?
- April 27, 1959: What happened on that day?
- April 27, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 27, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 27, 1959?
- April 27, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 27, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- April 27, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 27, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- April 27, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 27, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 27, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 27, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 27, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on April 27, 1959?
What day of the week was April 27, 1959?
April 27, 1959 was a Monday and it was the 117th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 27, 1959 can also be written as 4/27/1959 in the US and as 27/4/1959 in UK and Europe.
April 27, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 27th is Taurus.
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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 27, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 27, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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April 27, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 27, 1959 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 27, 1959 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 April 27, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 11:50 pm and setting at 11:04 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 23, 1959 while the next full moon would come on May 22, 1959.
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Get your map!Who was born on April 27, 1959?
Famous people born on April 27, 1959:
- Sheena Easton
A scottish/american singer and entertainer was selected to appear on a bbc-tv program about making a pop star.
- Niccolas Kristof
Niccolas Kristof is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and columnist for The New York Times, known for his reporting on human rights and...
- Andrew Fire
Received Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
- Neil Pearson
English actor.
- Jean Le Cam
Jean le cam is a french sailor known for his achievements in solo sailing, including multiple participations in the vendée globe race.
- Nick Kristof
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his work with The New York Times.
- Satin Sathasivam
Former Chief Justice of India and Governor of Kerala.
- Nathalie Rheims
Nathalie rheims is a french author known for her novels and essays.
- Marco Pirroni
English singer-songwriter and guitarist (adam and the ants siouxsie, the banshees the wolfmen rema–rema and spear of destiny).
- Marco Pirroni in London
England; rock guitarist (adam & the ants).
- Pedro Pierluisi
Politician.
Whose famous birthday is on April 27th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 27th:
- Casey Kasem
American "musical countdown king radio disk jockey" who created and hosted "america's top 40" from 1988 to 1988.
- Arielle Dombasle
American-born french singer and actress (archeologist father).
- Anouk Aimée
French actress, who made her film debut in 1947.
- Jack Klugman
Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.
- Ludmila Mikaël
French stage and film actress, born to painter pierre dmitrienko, she was a member of the 'coma(c)die-franassaise".
- Eric Schmidt
American businessman and engineer.
- William Moseley
William moseley is a british actor best known for his role as peter pevensie in the chronicles of narnia film series.
- Sandy Dennis
American actress.
- Erik Thomson
An australian actor of scottish descent, he is best known for his roles as hades in "hercules: the legendary journeys", dr.
- Ari Graynor
American actress known for her roles in comedies and dramas.
April 27, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 11 months old,
or 779 months and 29 days old,
or 3391 weeks and 3 days old,
or 23740 days old,
if you were born on April 27, 1959.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 April 27, 1959?
There are 2 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 27th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 27, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 27, 1959.
April 27, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 27, 1959:
- Gordon Armstrong
The inventor of the baby incubator dies.
- Gérard Debaets
- William Fielding Ogburn
What famous deaths happened on April 27th?
Famous deaths on April 27th:
- Vinod Khanna
Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood films.
- Jerry Springer
The jerry springer show, a british-american talk show host, is a controversial, violent and confrontational television program.
- Katherine DeMille
Canadian-american actress (b. 1911).
- Edward R. Murrow
Edward R. Murrow was an American broadcast journalist and war correspondent who was a major figure in American journalism during the...
- Kenston Emerson
Kenston Emerson was a prominent American essayist, philosopher, and poet who played a significant role in the Transcendentalist movement.
- Tilley Emerson
Tilley Emerson was an American essayist and philosopher who was a leading figure in the Transcendentalist movement.
- Greycen Emerson
Greycen Emerson was a prominent American essayist, philosopher, and poet who was a leading figure in the Transcendentalist movement.
- Jarrius Emerson
Jarrius Emerson was a prominent American essayist and philosopher known for his contributions to the Transcendentalist movement.
- Ezeriah Emerson
Ezeriah Emerson was a prominent essayist and philosopher who influenced the Transcendentalist movement in American literature.
- Wake Emerson
Wake Emerson was a prominent American poet and essayist known for his transcendentalist philosophy.
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April 27, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 27, 1959:
- Rochester, NY: Al Franken Day.
- Catalonia: Montserrat's Day (see Montserrat).
- South Africa: Freedom day.
- Slovenia: Day of Uprising Against Occupation.
Saints celebrated on April 27, 1959:
- Saint Liberalis
- Saint Mariana
- Saint Floribert
- Saint Zita Lombardo
April 27, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 27, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 27th and May 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 27, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 27, 1959 was Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.
April 27, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 27, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Fleetwoods - Come Softly To Me
- Elvis Presley - (Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As I
- Frankie Avalon - Venus
- Dodie Stevens - Pink Shoe Laces
- The Virtues - Guitar Boogie Shuffle
April 27, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 27, 1959 was Side Saddle by Russ Conway, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.
April 27, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 27, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Russ Conway - Side Saddle
- Buddy Holly - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
- The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
- Chris Barber's Jazz Band - Petite Fleur
- Shirley Bassey - As I Love You
April 27, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 27, 1959 was It's Just A Matter Of Time by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.
April 27, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 27, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
- Jackie Wilson - That's Why (I Love You So)
- The Skyliners - Since I Don't Have You
- Chuck Berry - Almost Grown
- The Fleetwoods - Come Softly To Me
April 27, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 27, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
April 27, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 27, 1959 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
April 27, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 27, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on April 27, 1959?
On April 27, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 27, 1959?
On April 27, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 27, 1959?
On April 27, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about April 27th?
April 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th day of the month of April. 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 April 27th, such as:
- 2019 - Official video for taylor swift's song "me!" the official video for taylor swift's "me" premiered thursday night. it broke vevo's record of the largest debut with at least 56.9 million views in 24 hours.
- 2018 - As protests enter their fifth week, the united nations high commissioner zeid ra'ad al hussein requests israel to stop using lethal force. israeli defence forces are openly firing again, even using live ammunition.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights reported a large explosion close to damascus international airport, followed by a fire. according to the syrian government, israel attacked the military base with multiple missiles. yisrael katz, israeli intelligence minister, stated that the strike was in complete agreement with israel's policies. (bbc) (wires via sydney morning herald: israeli air defense command shot down a syrian air force drone with a mim-104 patriot missile.
What happened in 1959?
1959 was filled with very interesting events such as
- England complete 5-0 series drubbing of India
- Texas Instruments requests patent of IC
- WVUE TV channel 8 in New Orleans, LA (ABC) begins broadcasting
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What was the calendar for April 1959?
April 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.