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.

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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 in April 1959 calendar

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April 27, 1959: What happened on that day?


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April 27, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 27th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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?

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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?


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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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Who was born on April 27, 1959?


Famous people born on April 27, 1959:

  • Sheena Easton
    Sheena Easton

    A scottish/american singer and entertainer was selected to appear on a bbc-tv program about making a pop star.

  • Nicholas Kristof

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his work with The New York Times.

  • 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).

  • Louis Lortie

    Canadian-german pianist and educator.

  • Pedro Pierluisi

    Politician.

  • Jim Duffy
  • Andrew Zachary Fire
  • Pam Iorio

Whose famous birthday is on April 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 27th:

  • Arielle Dombasle
    Arielle Dombasle

    American-born french singer and actress (archeologist father).

  • Anouk Aimée
    Anouk Aimée

    French actress, who made her film debut in 1947.

  • Jack Klugman
    Jack Klugman

    Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.

  • Ludmila Mikaël
    Ludmila Mikaël

    French stage and film actress, born to painter pierre dmitrienko, she was a member of the 'coma(c)die-franassaise".

  • Casey Kasem
    Casey Kasem

    American "musical countdown king radio disk jockey" who created and hosted "america's top 40" from 1988 to 1988.

  • Eric Schmidt
    Eric Schmidt

    American businessman and engineer.

  • William Moseley
    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
    Sandy Dennis

    American actress.

  • Erik Thomson
    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
    Ari Graynor

    American actress known for her roles in comedies and dramas.

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April 27, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 10 months old,

or 778 months and 21 days old,

or 3386 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23703 days old,

if you were born on April 27, 1959.

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

There are 39 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.

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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
    Vinod Khanna

    Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood films.

  • Jerry Springer
    Jerry Springer

    The jerry springer show, a british-american talk show host, is a controversial, violent and confrontational television program.

  • Katherine DeMille
    Katherine DeMille

    Canadian-american actress (b. 1911).

  • Kwame Nkrumah

    Ghanaian nationalist leader who led the country to independence from British colonial rule.

  • Siler Murrow

    Siler Murrow was an American broadcast journalist and war correspondent, who is considered one of the most influential journalists of the...

  • Fleet Emerson

    Fleet Emerson was a renowned American essayist and philosopher known for his influential writings on transcendentalism.

  • Vanden Stock

    Belgian footballer who played for Anderlecht and the Belgian national team.

  • Siler Emerson

    Siler Emerson was a prominent American poet and essayist during the 19th century, known for his transcendentalist philosophy and influential...

  • Sigismund Thalberg

    Renowned pianist and composer.

  • Dim Levin

    Contributed to the development of the Standard Model of particle physics.

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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
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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:

  1. - Come Softly To Me
  2. - (Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As I
  3. - Venus
  4. - Pink Shoe Laces
  5. - 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:

  1. - Side Saddle
  2. - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
  3. - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
  4. - Petite Fleur
  5. - 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:

  1. - It's Just A Matter Of Time
  2. - That's Why (I Love You So)
  3. - Since I Don't Have You
  4. - Almost Grown
  5. - Come Softly To Me

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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:

Black Orpheus

Black Orpheus

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Marcel Camus

Starring: Breno Mello, Marpessa Dawn, Lourdes de Oliveira, Léa Garcia

Country: United States of America

Serious Charge

Serious Charge

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Terence Young

Starring: Anthony Quayle, Sarah Churchill, Andrew Ray, Irene Browne

Invisible Invaders

Invisible Invaders

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Edward L. Cahn

Starring: John Agar, Jean Byron, Philip Tonge, Robert Hutton

The 400 Blows

The 400 Blows

Release year: 1959

Directed by: François Truffaut

Starring: Jean-Pierre Léaud, Albert Rémy, Claire Maurier, Guy Decomble

Country: United States of America

Hiroshima Mon Amour

Hiroshima Mon Amour

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Alain Resnais

Starring: Emmanuelle Riva, Eiji Okada, Stella Dassas, Pierre Barbaud

Country: United States of America

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:

Focus

Focus

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa

Great Expectations

Great Expectations

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Alfonso Cuaron

Lili

Lili

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Charles Walters

Border Patrol

Border Patrol

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Steven Rosenbaum

The Scarf

The Scarf

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Neil Willoughby

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:

Mine Enemy Grows Older by Alexander King

Mine Enemy Grows Older

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Mine Enemy Gets Older

The Ugly American by William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick

The Ugly American

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This multi-million-copy bestseller is the one that gave rise to the term "tragic American blunders abroad". The episode that gives the book its name is Homer Atkins. He's a simple and plain-spoken man who was sent by the U.S.

From The Terrace by John O'Hara

From The Terrace

By:

This article chronicles Alfred Eaton's life and his career at MacHardie and Company and the Department of the Navy.

My Brother Was An Only Child by Jack Douglas

My Brother Was An Only Child

By:

Douglas, Jack

Nine Coaches Waiting by Mary Stewart

Nine Coaches Waiting

By:

In this haunting suspense novel, a governess at a French chateau discovers a plot to end her young pupil's life.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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