What happened on Thursday April 27, 1961?

Here's what happened on April 27, 1961:

• Sierra Leone Gains Independence Sierra Leone achieved independence from the United Kingdom on April 27, 1961, becoming a sovereign nation within the British Commonwealth. Sir Milton Margai was inaugurated as the country's first Prime Minister, marking a significant milestone in the decolonization of West Africa.
• NASA's Explorer 11 Gamma Ray Mission NASA successfully launched Explorer 11 satellite into Earth orbit to conduct groundbreaking scientific research on gamma rays. This mission represented an important step in understanding high-energy astronomical phenomena and expanding space-based scientific observation capabilities.
• NFL Hall of Fame Officially Recognized The National Football League (NFL) officially recognized its Hall of Fame located in Canton, Ohio, solidifying the city's status as the spiritual home of professional American football and establishing a permanent institution to honor the sport's greatest players and contributors.

Events in 1961

April 27, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 27, 1961

Newspapers from Apr. 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

Famous people born on April 27, 1961:

• Moana Pozzi

  Italian adult film actress and media personality who was also a prominent political figure in the 1990s, known for her provocative public...

• Joan Chen

  Acclaimed Chinese-American actress and filmmaker known for her roles in films like 'The Last Emperor' and 'Twin Peaks'.

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on April 27th

Famous people died on April 27, 1961:

• Roy Del Ruth

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

• Armando Melis de Villa
• Gustav Ucicky

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on April 27th

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.

1. Del Shannon - Runaway
2. The Marcels - Blue Moon
3. Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
4. Clarence Frogman Henry - But I Do
5. Floyd Cramer - 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.

1. The Marcels - Blue Moon
2. The Temperance Seven - You're Driving Me Crazy
3. Helen Shapiro - Don't Treat Me Like A Child
4. Bobby Vee - More Than I Can Say / Staying In
5. Elvis Presley - 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 music chart for the week April 24th and April 30th.

1. Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
2. Ray Charles - One Mint Julep
3. The Marcels - Blue Moon
4. Etta James - Trust In Me
5. Freddy King - Hide Away

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 27, 1961 was Waxing gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on April 27, 1961

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Someone born on April 27, 1961 is:

64 years and 17 days old,

or 768 months and 17 days old,

or 3341 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23393 days old,

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

There are 348 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, 1961?

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

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