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see horoscope and birth chart for April 27, 1960What happened on Wednesday April 27, 1960?
About April 27th, 1960, in brief:
- Historical events: A Soviet surface-to-air missile shot down an American Lockheed U-2 spy plane, capturing its pilot, Francis Gary Powers from the CIA. This incident escalated Cold War tensions and became a significant diplomatic confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union.
- Day of the week: April 27th, 1960 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: Stuck On You by Elvis Presley
- #1 UK song: Cathy's Clown by The Everly Brothers
- Popular movie: La notte directed by Michelangelo Antonioni
More about April 27th, 1960? See below for more news and curiosities on April 27th, 1960.
Table of contents
- April 27, 1960: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was April 27, 1960?
- Who was born on April 27, 1960?
- April 27, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
- April 27, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 27, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on April 27, 1960?
- Back in 1960
April 27, 1960: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 27, 1960:
- U-2 Spy Plane Shot Down During Cold War Incident A Soviet surface-to-air missile shot down an American Lockheed U-2 spy plane, capturing its pilot, Francis Gary Powers from the CIA. This incident escalated Cold War tensions and became a significant diplomatic confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union.
- Syngman Rhee Resigns as South Korean President South Korean President Syngman Rhee resigned on April 27, 1960, following intense political pressure from the student-led April Revolution. His resignation marked a critical moment in South Korean democratic development and signaled the end of his long, controversial presidency.
- Togo Gains Independence from France On April 27, 1960, Togo officially gained independence from French colonial administration, marking a significant milestone in West African decolonization. The country transitioned from being a French-administered UN trusteeship to a sovereign nation, establishing its own government and national identity.
- First Atomic-Powered Electric-Drive Submarine Launched The USS Tullibee, the first atomic-powered electric-drive submarine, was launched on April 27, 1960, representing a significant technological advancement in naval engineering and nuclear propulsion capabilities.
- European Free Trade Association Established The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) was founded on April 27, 1960, promoting economic cooperation and trade liberalization among European nations outside the European Economic Community.
- West German Minister Fired Over Nazi Past Theodor Oberländer, West Germany's refugee minister, was dismissed due to his controversial associations with Nazi Germany, reflecting the ongoing process of denazification and accountability in post-war Germany.
- The Fantasticks Musical Opens The Fantasticks, which would become the world's longest-running musical, premiered at New York City's Sullivan Street Playhouse. The production would continue for an impressive 42 years, becoming a landmark in American theatrical history.
April 27, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was April 27, 1960?
April 27, 1960 was a Wednesday and it was the 118th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 27, 1960 can also be written as 4/27/1960 in the US and as 27/4/1960 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on April 27, 1960?
Famous people born on April 27, 1960:
- Graziano Delrio
April 27, 1960: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 27, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 25th and May 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 27, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 27, 1960 was Stuck On You by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.
- Elvis Presley - Stuck On You
- The Brothers Four - Greenfields
- Johnny Horton - Sink The Bismarck
- Percy Faith - The Theme From A Summer Place
- Jim Reeves - He'll Have To Go
April 27, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 27, 1960 was Cathy's Clown by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.
- The Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown
- Adam Faith - Someone Else's Baby
- Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
- Anthony Newley - Do You Mind?
- Brenda Lee - Sweet Nothin's
April 27, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 27, 1960 was White Silver Sands by Bill Black's Combo, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.
- Bill Black's Combo - White Silver Sands
- Jackie Wilson - Doggin' Around
- Barrett Strong - Money (That's what I want)
- Buster Brown - Fannie Mae
- Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
April 27, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 27th is Taurus.
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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, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 27, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthApril 27, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 27, 1960 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 27, 1960 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, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:17 am and setting at 10:26 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 11, 1960 while the next full moon would come on May 11, 1960.
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Your place in the Universe on April 27, 1960
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Someone born on April 27, 1960 is:
64 years 10 months old,
or 778 months and 17 days old,
or 3385 weeks and 4 days old,
or 23699 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 27, 1960?
There are 42 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 27th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 27, 1960?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 27, 1960.
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