Friday January 27, 1961: on this day

January 27, 1961 was the 27th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 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 January 27, 1961, who was born and died on January 27, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 27, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra), movies (e.g. The Misfits, directed by John Huston), TV series (e.g. Boomerang) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was January 27, 1961?


January 27, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 27th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 27, 1961 can also be written as 1/27/1961 in the US and as 27/1/1961 in UK and Europe.

January 27, 1961 in January 1961 calendar

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January 27, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 27, 1961:

  • Sing along with mitch [miller] premieres on nbc tv
  • Soviet submarine s-80 sinks with all hands lost.
  • The soviet submarine s-80 sinks when its snorkel malfunctions, flooding the boat.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 27th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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

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


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The moon phase on January 27, 1961 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 27, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 01:58 pm and setting at 04:40 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 01, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jan 31, 1961.

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Who was born on January 27, 1961?


Famous people born on January 27, 1961:

  • Dina Bonnevie
    Dina Bonnevie

    Filipino actress.

  • Karen Velez

    Rockville centre, new york -- playmate (december, 1984).

  • Gillian Gilbert

    English singer and keyboard player (new order and the other two).

  • Narciso Rodriguez

    American fashion designer.

  • Margo Timmins

    Canadian singer (cowboy junkies).

  • Martin Degville

    Rocker (sigue sigue sputnik - "love missile f-111").

  • Zack Space

    Politician.

  • Charlotte Kemp

    Omaha, nebraska -- playmate (dec, 1982).

  • Rudi Mauger

    Rocker (crew cuts).

  • Jean-Paul Banos in Lavelanet

    France; canada sabre (olympics-9/10-1988, 1992, 1996).

  • Zarganar

    Burmese comedian actor and director.

  • Ivanna Madruga
  • Stefano Ceccanti
  • Jean-Paul Banos
  • Julie Caitlin Brown
  • Giovanni Burgio
  • Marina Soboleva
  • Dean Steinkuhler
  • Ol'ga Voščakina

Whose famous birthday is on January 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 27th:

  • Rosamund Pike
    Rosamund Pike

    Rosamund Pike is a British actress and former journalist who has appeared in numerous films, including Gone Girl, for which she received an...

  • Mikhail Baryshnikov
    Mikhail Baryshnikov

    Mikhail baryshnikov is a russian-american dancer and choreographer, known for his work with the american ballet theatre and new york city...

  • Kaiser Wilhelm
    Kaiser Wilhelm

    Kaiser wilhelm was the last german emperor and king of prussia, known for his militaristic policies and his role in the events leading up to...

  • Lil Jon
    Lil Jon

    Lil jon is an american rapper, known for popularizing the subgenre of crunk music and for his energetic stage presence.

  • Bridget Fonda
    Bridget Fonda

    American actress, member of the famed theatrical fonda family.

  • Bobby Deol
    Bobby Deol

    Bobby deol is an indian actor known for his work in hindi films, including notable performances in movies like gupt and soldier.

  • Ingrid Thulin
    Ingrid Thulin

    Ingrid thulin was a swedish actress known for her work in ingmar bergman's films, including the silence and winter light.

  • Alan Cumming
    Alan Cumming

    Scottish comedian and actor, sebastian flight is the star of "the high life", a sitcom on scottish television.

  • Donna Reed
    Donna Reed

    American actor, most well-known for her tv series, "the donna reed show," as well as several movies, including the christmas movie, "it's a...

  • Susanna Thompson
    Susanna Thompson

    American actress.

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


You are 63 years 2 months old,

or 758 months and 1 day old,

or 3295 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23071 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 27, 1961?

There are 305 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 27th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 27, 1961:

  • Bernard Friedberg

    Austrian-israeli scholar, author (d. 1961).

  • Jaroslav Bohata
  • Leonardo Grassi
  • Voldemārs Plade
  • François Weber

What famous deaths happened on January 27th?

Famous deaths on January 27th:

  • Cloris Leachman
    Cloris Leachman

    American actress.

  • Louis de Funès
    Louis de Funès

    French screenwriter and actor (d. 1983).

  • John Updike
    John Updike

    American author, prolific novelist, and perfectionist.

  • Emmanuelle Riva
    Emmanuelle Riva

    French actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Lilli Palmer
    Lilli Palmer

    German actress with many awards and two nominations for the golden globes.

  • Claude Akins
    Claude Akins

    American actor (d. 1994).

  • Zelda Rubinstein
    Zelda Rubinstein

    American actress best known for her role in the movie 'Poltergeist'.

  • Charles Winninger
    Charles Winninger

    Actor charlie farrell, dies at 82.

  • Janos Bolyai

    Mathematician who made significant contributions to non-Euclidean geometry.

  • Mort Walker

    Renowned cartoonist known for creating the comic strip 'Beetle Bailey'.

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


Holidays on January 27, 1961:

  • UN ? International Holocaust Memorial Day
  • Germany ? Gedenktag fnr die Opfer des Nationalsozialismus (Commemoration Day for the Victims of National Socialism).
  • Catholicism ? Catholic Schools Week.
  • Poland ? Dzie? Pami?ci Ofiar Nazizmu (Memorial Day for the Victims of Nazism).
  • Italy ? Giorno della Memoria (Memorial Day).
  • Denmark ? Auschwitzdag (Auschwitz Day; commemoration day for the victims of the Holocaust and other genocide).
  • Serbia ? St. Sava Day.
  • United Kingdom ? Holocaust Memorial Day.

Observances on January 27, 1961:

  • International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
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January 27, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 27, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 23rd and January 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 27, 1961 was Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 27, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Wonderland By Night
  2. - Exodus
  3. - Calcutta
  4. - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
  5. - Angel Baby

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 27, 1961 was Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 27, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Poetry In Motion
  2. - I Love You
  3. - Save The Last Dance For Me
  4. - Portrait Of My Love
  5. - Are You Lonesome Tonight?

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 27, 1961 was Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson), according to the R&B music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

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

The R&B music chart on January 27, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Shop Around
  2. - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
  3. - He Will Break Your Heart
  4. - The Hoochi Coochi Coo
  5. - I Idolize You

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

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

The Misfits

The Misfits

Release year: 1961

Directed by: John Huston

Starring: Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, Montgomery Clift, Thelma Ritter

Country: United States of America

La notte

La notte

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Michelangelo Antonioni

Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Marcello Mastroianni, Monica Vitti, Bernhard Wicki

Country: United States of America

Mein Mann, das Wirtschaftswunder

Mein Mann, das Wirtschaftswunder

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Ulrich Erfurth

Starring: Marika Rökk, Fritz Tillmann, Cornelia Froboess, Heinz Erhardt

La notte

La notte

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Michelangelo Antonioni

Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Marcello Mastroianni, Monica Vitti, Bernhard Wicki

Country: United States of America

North to Alaska

North to Alaska

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Henry Hathaway

Starring: John Wayne, Stewart Granger, Ernie Kovacs, Fabian

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Boomerang

Boomerang

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Reginald Hudlin

An Enemy of the People

An Enemy of the People

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Satyajit Ray

Cover Girl

Cover Girl

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Charles Vidor

The Avengers

The Avengers

Release year: 1960

Written by:

Directed by: Jeremiah Chechik

Starring: Patrick Macnee

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Mira Nair

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

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

The Lovely Ambition by Mary Ellen Chase

The Lovely Ambition

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"The Lovely Ambition will deliver what readers have come to expect from Miss Chase, especially in nineteenth-century Maine.

The Doomed Oasis by Hammond Innes

The Doomed Oasis

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This epic adventure takes place in the Arabian Desert where the shadows of British colonialism threaten to destroy a father-son relationship. Nineteen-year-old David Thomas killed his father three years ago.

The Dean'S Watch by Elizabeth Goudge

The Dean'S Watch

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A compelling saga of an unlikely friendship threaded together by redemption and graceThe setting is a remote mid-nineteenth-century town in England and its grand cathedral. Adam Ayscough is the cathedral Dean. He has a deep love and respect for his …

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"

The Politics Of Upheaval by Arthur Schlesinger

The Politics Of Upheaval

By:

The Politics of Upheaval 1935-1936 is volume 3 of Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.'s Age of Roosevelt series. It focuses on the turbulent final years of Franklin D.

history

Who was the US President on January 27, 1961?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 27, 1961?

On January 27, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 27th?

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

  • 2019 - 2019 jolo cathedral bombings. two bombs were dropped on the roman catholic our lady of mount carmel cathedral, jolo, philippines. the bombings killed 20 people, 15 civilians, five soldiers and injured 81 others. abu sayyaf is believed to be responsible for the attack.
  • 2018 - 2018 kabul ambulance bombing. a suicide bomber, in an explosive-laden ambulance, kills at least102 people and injures 158 others outside of a kabul hospital.
  • 2017 - Somali civil war (2009-present): al-shabaab militants attacked a remote amisom headquarters in southern somalia. they claimed to have killed many kenyan soldiers.

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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 January 1961?

January 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1961 calendar looked like.

Friday January 27, 1961