What happened on Friday January 27, 1961?

Here's what happened on January 27, 1961:

• Soviet Submarine S-80 Tragedy The Soviet submarine S-80 sank in the Barents Sea after a catastrophic snorkel malfunction, resulting in the loss of all 68 crew members. This maritime disaster highlighted the dangerous conditions and technological challenges faced by submarine crews during the Cold War era.
• Sing Along with Mitch TV Show Debut Sing Along with Mitch, a popular musical variety show hosted by Mitch Miller, premiered on NBC Television. The show featured Miller and a male chorus performing sing-along style musical numbers, which became a cultural phenomenon of early 1960s American entertainment.
• Gillian Gilbert Birth Gillian Gilbert was born in Manchester, England. She would later become a renowned musician, best known as a keyboardist and guitarist for the influential post-punk and new wave band New Order.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from Jan. 27, 1961

Newspapers from Jan. 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

Famous people born on January 27, 1961:

• Dina Bonnevie

  Prominent Filipino actress known for her significant contributions to Philippine cinema and television.

• Gillian Gilbert

  English musician, keyboard player for the influential post-punk and electronic band New Order.

• Narciso Rodriguez

  Acclaimed American fashion designer known for minimalist and elegant designs worn by celebrities and public figures.

• Margo Timmins

  Lead singer of the alternative rock band Cowboy Junkies, known for their unique and introspective musical style.

• Zarganar

  Prominent Burmese comedian, actor, and director known for his satirical work and political activism.

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on January 27th

Famous people died on January 27, 1961:

• Bernard Friedberg

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

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

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on January 27th

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.

1. Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra - Wonderland By Night
2. Ferrante and Teicher - Exodus
3. Lawrence Welk - Calcutta
4. The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
5. Rosie - 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.

1. Johnny Tillotson - Poetry In Motion
2. Cliff Richard - I Love You
3. The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
4. Matt Monro - Portrait Of My Love
5. Elvis Presley - 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 music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

1. The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson) - Shop Around
2. The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
3. Jerry Butler - He Will Break Your Heart
4. Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - The Hoochi Coochi Coo
5. Ike & Tina Turner - I Idolize You

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

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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?

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

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Moon phase

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

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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Your place in the Universe on January 27, 1961

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Someone born on January 27, 1961 is:

64 years 2 months old,

or 770 months and 27 days old,

or 3351 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23462 days old,

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

There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 27th 2026.

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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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