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August 27, 1961 was the 239th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is August 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 August 27, 1961, who was born and died on August 27, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 27, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis), movies (e.g. Last Year at Marienbad, directed by Alain Resnais), TV series (e.g. Four Corners) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 27th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 27, 1961?
- August 27, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 27, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 27, 1961?
- August 27, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 27, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- August 27, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 27, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- August 27, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 27, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 27, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 27, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 27, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on August 27, 1961?
What day of the week was August 27, 1961?
August 27, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 239th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 27, 1961 can also be written as 8/27/1961 in the US and as 27/8/1961 in UK and Europe.
August 27, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 27th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 27, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 27th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 27, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 27, 1961 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 27, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 08:49 pm and setting at 09:07 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Sep 24, 1961.
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Who was born on August 27, 1961?
Famous people born on August 27, 1961:
![Tom Ford]()
Tom FordFord, an american fashion designer and entrepreneur, started his career as an actor.
![Yolanda Adams]()
Yolanda AdamsAmerican gospel singer.
- Mack Brown
Award-winning journalist known for investigative reporting.
- Mark Curry
English television host and actor.
- Helmut Winklhofer
German footballer.
- Steve McDowall
New zealand rugby player.
- Mark McConnell
American drummer (blackfoot madam x, southern rock allstars).
- Urmas Muru
Estonian architect.
- Speedy Graphito (artist)
- Leonardo Sgura
- Alla Griščenkova
- Remo Ruffini
- Tom Ford (Thomas Carlyle Ford
Whose famous birthday is on August 27th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 27th:
![Aaron Paul]()
Aaron PaulAaron Paul is an Emmy Award-winning actor known for his role as Jesse Pinkman in the TV series Breaking Bad.
![Paul Reubens]()
Paul ReubensAmerican comedian, better known as pee wee herman.
![Tuesday Weld]()
Tuesday WeldAmerican actress, who was 21 years old, had appeared in over 100 tv shows and a dozen movies.
![Peter Stormare]()
Peter StormareSwedish actor, director, and playwright.
![Neha Dhupia]()
Neha DhupiaIndian actress and model.
![Chandra Wilson]()
Chandra WilsonChandra Wilson is an American actress known for her role as Dr. Miranda Bailey on the TV series Grey's Anatomy.
![Harry Reems]()
Harry ReemsAmerican porn actor (d. 2013).
![Antonia Fraser]()
Antonia FraserEnglish author of historical biographies and detective stories, as well as a variety of mysteries and magazine articles.
![Martha Raye]()
Martha RayeAmerican entertainer.
![Reece Shearsmith]()
Reece ShearsmithBritish actor and writer known for his work in comedy and horror genres.
August 27, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 7 months old,
or 751 months and 30 days old,
or 3269 weeks and 5 days old,
or 22888 days old,
if you were born on August 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 August 27, 1961?
There are 123 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 27th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 27, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 27, 1961.
August 27, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 27, 1961:
- Josep Maria de Sagarra
Notable Catalan playwright and novelist.
- Hermann Becker-Freyseng
What famous deaths happened on August 27th?
Famous deaths on August 27th:
![Jinx Falkenburg]()
Jinx FalkenburgAmerican actress known for her work in films and television.
![Greg Morris]()
Greg MorrisAmerican actor.
![Gracie Allen]()
Gracie AllenAmerican comedian and actress (born 1895).
- Gabbie Petito
Gabbie Petito was an American vlogger whose disappearance and death gained widespread media attention.
- Bharat Ratna
Bharat Ratna was an Indian statesman and the first Prime Minister of India.
- Margaret Bourke-White
Margaret Bourke-White was an American photographer and photojournalist who is best known for her work documenting the Great Depression and...
- Rishikesh Mukherjee
Renowned Indian film director known for his realistic and humanistic approach to filmmaking.
- Jaysiah Washington
Jaysiah Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
- Tryson Wapakhabulo
Renowned diplomat known for his international contributions.
- Haile Selassie
Haile selassie was the emperor of ethiopia and a prominent figure in the pan-african movement, known for his efforts to modernize ethiopia...
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August 27, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 27, 1961:
- Moldova - Independence Day (from the USSR, 1991)
- Roman festivals - Volturnalia held in honor of Volturnus
- RC Saints - Saint Monica of Hippo
August 27, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 27, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 21st and August 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 27, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 27, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.
August 27, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 27, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
- Joe Dowell - Wooden Heart
- The Highwaymen - Michael
- Mar-Keys - Last Night
- Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1
August 27, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 27, 1961 was You Don't Know by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.
August 27, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 27, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Helen Shapiro - You Don't Know
- Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
- John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me
- Petula Clark - Romeo
- Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise
August 27, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 27, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.
August 27, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 27, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
- Mar-Keys - Last Night
- Bobby Bland - Don't Cry No More
- Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1
- The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra - My True Story
August 27, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 27, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Last Year at Marienbad
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Alain Resnais
Starring: Delphine Seyrig, Giorgio Albertazzi, Sacha Pitoëff, Françoise Bertin
Country: United States of America
Victim
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Basil Dearden
Starring: Dirk Bogarde, Sylvia Syms, Dennis Price, Anthony Nicholls
Country: United States of America
Accattone
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Pier Paolo Pasolini
Starring: Franco Citti, Franca Pasut, Silvana Corsini, Paola Guidi
Country: United States of America
Mysterious Island
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Cy Endfield
Starring: Michael Craig, Joan Greenwood, Michael Callan, Gary Merrill
Country: United States of America
Night Tide
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Curtis Harrington
Starring: Dennis Hopper, Linda Lawson, Gavin Muir, Luana Anders
August 27, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 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:
Four Corners
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Matthew Myslinski
Merry-Go-Round
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Rupert Julian
Beat the Odds
Release year: 1961
The Younger Generation
Release year: 1961
St. Pauli - Landungsbrücken
Release year: 1961
August 27, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 27, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
The Last Of The Just
By: Andre Schwarz-Bart
Andre Schwarz-Bart's The Last of the Just was published in 16 languages and won the prestigious Prix Goncourt. It is widely considered the greatest Holocaust novel.
A Journey To Matecumbe
By: Robert Lewis Taylor
WITH ILLUSTRATIONS by JOSEPH PAPIN This book tells the story of an adventure that takes place from the Mississippi River to the Florida Keys.
Sketches From Life
By: Dean Acheson
These pages are full of famous men that Mr. Acheson knows and has cherished for the most part.
The Agony and the Ecstasy
By: Irving Stone
Irving Stone's classic biographical novel about Michaelangelo - in which both the artist as well as the man are fully brought to life. This novel is a masterpiece in its own right. It portrays Michelangelo’s passionate, dangerous love life and …
Who was the US President on August 27, 1961?
On August 27, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 27, 1961?
On August 27, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 27, 1961?
On August 27, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 27th?
August 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th day of the month of August. 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 August 27th, such as:
- 2018 - United states free trade agreements, mexico-united states relations. the united states and mexico agree on key terms in the north american free trade agreement. canada has not yet signed the agreement.
- 2017 - Rohingya insurgency, western myanmar: 2016-17 northern rakhine state violences, 2016-17 rohingya persecutions in myanmar: dozens fleeing violence in rakhine state have been detained by bangladeshi authorities and burmese officials after trying to cross the border between myanmar and bangladesh. many were on their way to kutupalong refugee camp in ukhia (bangladesh), where they were mostly inhabited rohingya refugees.
- 2016 - Paraguayan people's army insurgency: eight paraguayan army soldiers are killed by insurgents from the suspected paraguayan people's army epp, just outside arroyito in northern paraguay.
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 August 1961?
August 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
