What happened on Monday April 27, 1959?

Here's what happened on April 27, 1959:

• Liu Shaoqi Elected as Chairman The National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China elects Liu Shaoqi as Chairman, a pivotal moment in Chinese political leadership during the early years of Communist rule.
• Last Canadian Missionary Leaves China The final Canadian missionary departs from the People's Republic of China, symbolizing the end of an era of Western religious missions in the country during the Communist regime.
• Today Show's First International Broadcast The Today Show broadcasts internationally for the first time, originating from Paris, France, marking a significant milestone in American television's global reach.
• UK Import Tariffs Lifted The United Kingdom removes import tariffs, a significant economic policy change that could potentially stimulate international trade and economic growth.
• Birth of Sheena Easton Sheena Easton (born Shirley Orr) is born in Belshill, Scotland. She will become a renowned singer known for hit songs like 'Morning Train' and the James Bond theme 'For Your Eyes Only'.
• First Ten Tors Event in Dartmoor The inaugural Ten Tors challenge is held in Dartmoor, Devon, England. This endurance event for young people will become a legendary outdoor expedition testing physical and mental resilience.

Events in 1959

April 27, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 27, 1959

Newspapers from Apr. 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 in April 1959 calendar

Famous people born on April 27, 1959:

• Sheena Easton

  Scottish-American pop singer who rose to fame in the early 1980s with hit songs like 'Morning Train' and collaborated with notable artists...

• Andrew Fire

  Renowned scientist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for groundbreaking research in genetics, specifically for his...

• Neil Pearson

  English actor known for his work in television, film, and theater, with notable performances in various British productions.

• Andrew Zachary Fire
• Nicholas Kristof
• Marco Pirroni

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on April 27th

Famous people died on April 27, 1959:

• Gérard Debaets
• William Fielding Ogburn

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on April 27th

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.

1. The Fleetwoods - Come Softly To Me
2. Elvis Presley - (Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As I
3. Frankie Avalon - Venus
4. Dodie Stevens - Pink Shoe Laces
5. 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.

1. Russ Conway - Side Saddle
2. Buddy Holly - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
3. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
4. Chris Barber's Jazz Band - Petite Fleur
5. 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 music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

1. Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
2. Jackie Wilson - That's Why (I Love You So)
3. The Skyliners - Since I Don't Have You
4. Chuck Berry - Almost Grown
5. The Fleetwoods - Come Softly To Me

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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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 27, 1959 was Waning gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on April 27, 1959

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Someone born on April 27, 1959 is:

66 years and 16 days old,

or 792 months and 16 days old,

or 3446 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24123 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 27, 1959?

There are 349 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 27th 2026.

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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.

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