Wednesday December 27, 1961: on this day

December 27, 1961 was the 361st day of the year 1961, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 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 December 27, 1961, who was born and died on December 27, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 27, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens), movies (e.g. Gunga Jumna, directed by Nitin Bose), TV series (e.g. Steptoe And Son) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was December 27, 1961?


December 27, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 361st day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 27, 1961 can also be written as 12/27/1961 in the US and as 27/12/1961 in UK and Europe.

December 27, 1961 in December 1961 calendar

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December 27, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 27, 1961:

  • Subways are for sleeping opens at st. james theater nyc for 205 performances
  • Belgium and congo resume diplomatic relations.

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December 27, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 27th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on December 27th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on December 27, 1961 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 27, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 09:09 pm and setting at 11:19 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 22, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1962.

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Who was born on December 27, 1961?


Famous people born on December 27, 1961:

  • Guido Westerwelle

    German politician who served as the Vice Chancellor of Germany from 2009 to 2011.

  • Caroline Gowan in Greenville

    South carolina, usa.

  • Laurent Roussey
  • Michael Haddix
  • Marc Hollogne
  • Philippa Lowthorpe
  • Ute Noack
  • Tomi Poikolainen
  • Craig Robinson
  • Gert Smal
  • Alexandru Rafila
  • Rodolfo Ambrosio
  • Davor Božinović
  • Ildemaro Fernández

Whose famous birthday is on December 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 27th:

  • Salman Khan
    Salman Khan

    He is an indian film producer, actor and tv personality.

  • Gérard Depardieu
    Gérard Depardieu

    French actor with a rugged, heavy-set face, great charisma, and a gift to comedy.

  • Marlene Dietrich
    Marlene Dietrich

    German-american singer and actress who enjoyed 62 years of international success as a screen goddess in american and german films.

  • Emilie de Ravin
    Emilie de Ravin

    Australian actress.

  • Michel Piccoli
    Michel Piccoli

    French actor, singer, director, and producer (d. 2020).

  • Eva LaRue
    Eva LaRue

    American actress and model.

  • Heather O'Rourke
    Heather O'Rourke

    American child actress (b. 1975).

  • Maryam d'Abo
    Maryam d'Abo

    English actor and producer.

  • Aaron Stanford
    Aaron Stanford

    American actor.

  • Irene Handl
    Irene Handl

    London, england -- actress (riding high, morgan).

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


You are 62 years 3 months old,

or 747 months and 24 days old,

or 3251 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22760 days old,

if you were born on December 27, 1961.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 251 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 27th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 27, 1961?

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

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


Famous people died on December 27, 1961:

  • Luella Bates

    Luella Bates was an American entrepreneur known for founding the Bates Manufacturing Company.

  • Hermann Foertsch
  • Willem van Rekum
  • Henri Deloge

What famous deaths happened on December 27th?

Famous deaths on December 27th:

  • Carrie Fisher
    Carrie Fisher

    American actress, author and playwright, debbie reynolds is the daughter of eddie fisher and debbie reynolds, who are also noted family...

  • Benazir Bhutto
    Benazir Bhutto

    A pakistani politician and the first female leader of islam.

  • Hoagy Carmichael
    Hoagy Carmichael

    Hoagy carmichael was an american composer known for writing and performing popular songs such as 'stardust' and 'georgia on my mind'.

  • Alan Bates
    Alan Bates

    British actor, stage and screen.

  • George Roy Hill
    George Roy Hill

    American film director (born in 1922).

  • Gearldene Heath

    Renowned golfer who achieved great success in the sport.

  • Jaan Kross

    Estonian writer and journalist known for his novels and essays.

  • Farooq Sheikh

    Indian actor, philanthropist and a popular television presenter (b. 1948).

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December 27, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 27, 1961:

  • The second day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • A bank holiday in Britain and elsewhere if 25 December or 26 December falls in the weekend.
  • R.C. Saints - John the Apostle and Evangelist

Observances on December 27, 1961:

  • International Day of Epidemic Preparedness
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December 27, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 27, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 25th and December 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 27, 1961 was The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens, according to the music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

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

The music chart in the USA on December 27, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
  2. - Run To Him
  3. - The Twist
  4. - Goodbye Cruel World
  5. - Walk On By

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 27, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 25th and December 31st.

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

The R&B music chart on December 27, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 25th and December 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Please Mr. Postman
  2. - Gypsy Woman
  3. - Turn On Your Love Light
  4. - Soothe Me
  5. - Just Got To Know

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

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

Gunga Jumna

Gunga Jumna

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Nitin Bose

Starring: Dilip Kumar, Vyjayanthimala, Nasir Khan, Azra

The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone

The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone

Release year: 1961

Directed by: José Quintero

Starring: Vivien Leigh, Warren Beatty, Coral Browne, Jill St. John

Country: United States of America

Flight of the Lost Balloon

Flight of the Lost Balloon

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Nathan Juran

Starring: Mala Powers, Marshall Thompson, James Lanphier, Douglas Kennedy

The Children's Hour

The Children's Hour

Release year: 1961

Directed by: William Wyler

Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Shirley MacLaine, James Garner, Miriam Hopkins

Country: United States of America

Pocketful of Miracles

Pocketful of Miracles

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Frank Capra

Starring: Glenn Ford, Bette Davis, Hope Lange, Arthur O'Connell

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

Steptoe and Son

Steptoe and Son

Release year: 1961

Starring: Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H. Corbett

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Diver Dan

Diver Dan

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Various

Les coulisses de l'exploit

Les coulisses de l'exploit

Release year: 1961

Bonsoir

Bonsoir

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jean-Pierre Mocky

La grande farandole

La grande farandole

Release year: 1961

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

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

I Met A Lady by Howard Spring

I Met A Lady

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Howard Spring wrote about his life as George Ledra in this reprint. The novel spans the two World Wars.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird

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To Kill A Mockingbird, the unforgettable story of a Southern childhood and the conscience crisis that rocked it became a bestseller immediately and was critically acclaimed when it was published for the first time in 1960.

My Saber Is Bent by Jack Paar

My Saber Is Bent

By:

236 pages - photo illustrated - biography

My Life In Court by Louis Nizer

My Life In Court

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2012 Reprint of 1961 Edition. This is an exact facsimile, and not reproduced using optical recognition software. This title recounts Nizer's significant civil and criminal accomplishments.

A New Life by Bernard Malamud

A New Life

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"An overlooked masterpiece. It is still undervalued, but it may be Malamud's most entertaining and embracing novel. --Jonathan Lethem Bernard Malamud, a New York-based writer, wrote A New Life.

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Who was the US President on December 27, 1961?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on December 27, 1961?

On December 27, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about December 27th?

December 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th day of the month of December. 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 December 27th, such as:

  • 2018 - At least 19 people have been killed in street battles between antigovernment protesters and riot officers in sudan, with two policemen among them. hundreds more are also injured. amnesty international estimates that 37 people have died in the fighting.
  • 2017 - War in donbass ii, minsk ii: ukraine exchanging hundreds of prisoners with donetsk people's republic (luhansk people's republic)
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war: government forces attempt to capture a houthi-controlled area in bayhan district. this is at the border of shabwa, marib and shabwa provinces. at least 28 houthi militants were killed and 12 yemeni soldiers were wounded.

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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 December 1961?

December 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

Discover how December 1961 calendar looked like.

Wednesday December 27, 1961