Thursday April 27, 1961: on this day

April 27, 1961 was the 117th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is April 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 April 27, 1961, who was born and died on April 27, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 27, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Runaway by Del Shannon), movies (e.g. The Beast of Yucca Flats, directed by Coleman Francis), TV series (e.g. Spotlight) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 27th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 27, 1961?


April 27, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 117th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 27, 1961 can also be written as 4/27/1961 in the US and as 27/4/1961 in UK and Europe.

April 27, 1961 in April 1961 calendar

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April 27, 1961: What happened on that day?


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April 27, 1961: 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, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 27, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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April 27, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 27, 1961 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 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 April 27, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 03:40 pm and setting at 04:04 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 01, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Apr 30, 1961.

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Who was born on April 27, 1961?


Famous people born on April 27, 1961:

  • Moana Pozzi

    Italian porno film that ran on the same ticket as cicciolina.

  • Andrew Schlafly

    Conservapedia was founded by conservapedia, an activist and lawyer from america.

  • Joan Chen

    Actress.

  • Karl Alpiger
  • Nacho García Vega

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.

  • Sheena Easton
    Sheena Easton

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

  • 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.

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April 27, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 10 months old,

or 754 months and 21 days old,

or 3281 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22972 days old,

if you were born on April 27, 1961.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 27, 1961?

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, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 27, 1961.

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April 27, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 27, 1961:

  • Roy Del Ruth

    American director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1893).

  • Armando Melis de Villa
  • Gustav Ucicky

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, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 27, 1961:

  • 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, 1961:

  • Saint Liberalis
  • Saint Mariana
  • Saint Floribert
  • Saint Zita Lombardo
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April 27, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 27, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 24th and April 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 27, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 27, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

April 27, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 27, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Runaway
  2. - Blue Moon
  3. - Mother-In-Law
  4. - But I Do
  5. - On The Rebound

April 27, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 27, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

April 27, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 27, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Blue Moon
  2. - You're Driving Me Crazy
  3. - Don't Treat Me Like A Child
  4. - More Than I Can Say / Staying In
  5. - Wooden Heart

April 27, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 27, 1961 was Mother-In-Law by Ernie K-Doe, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

April 27, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 27, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 24th and April 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Mother-In-Law
  2. - One Mint Julep
  3. - Blue Moon
  4. - Trust In Me
  5. - Hide Away

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April 27, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 27, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Beast of Yucca Flats

The Beast of Yucca Flats

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Coleman Francis

Starring: Douglas Mellor, Barbara Francis, Bing Stafford, Larry Aten

Country: United States of America

Parrish

Parrish

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Delmer Daves

Starring: Claudette Colbert, Troy Donahue, Karl Malden, Dean Jagger

Yojimbo

Yojimbo

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Akira Kurosawa

Starring: Toshirô Mifune, Eijirô Tôno, Tatsuya Nakadai, Yôko Tsukasa

Country: United States of America

The Guns of Navarone

The Guns of Navarone

Release year: 1961

Directed by: J. Lee Thompson

Starring: David Niven, Gregory Peck, Anthony Quinn, Anthony Quayle

Country: United States of America

Scream of Fear

Scream of Fear

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Seth Holt

Starring: Susan Strasberg, Ann Todd, Ronald Lewis, Christopher Lee

April 27, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 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:

Spotlight

Spotlight

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Tom McCarthy

Rob Roy

Rob Roy

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Michael Caton-Jones

Amelia

Amelia

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Mira Nair

The Treasure Seekers

The Treasure Seekers

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Juliet May

Happily Ever After

Happily Ever After

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Yvan Attal

April 27, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 27, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Nation Of Sheep by William J. Lederer

A Nation Of Sheep

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Nation Of Sheep A, William J. Lederer

The Last Of The Just by Andre Schwarz-Bart

The Last Of The Just

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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.

Advise And Consent by Allen Drury

Advise And Consent

By:

Advice and Consent

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich by William L. Shirer

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich

By:

This definitive history of Hitler's rise is back in hardcover, hailed by The New York Times as "one the most important works historical of our time"

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall by Gayelord Hauser

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall

By:

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall: A Call to Beauty by Gayelord Houser

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Who was the US President on April 27, 1961?

On April 27, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 27, 1961?

On April 27, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 27, 1961?

On April 27, 1961 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 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 April 1961?

April 1961 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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