What happened on Wednesday July 27, 1960?

Here's what happened on July 27, 1960:

• Soviet Nuclear Test at Novaya Zemlya The Soviet Union conducted a nuclear weapons test at the Novaya Zemlya archipelago, escalating Cold War tensions and demonstrating ongoing nuclear capabilities.
• Nixon Nominated for President at Republican Convention Vice President Richard Nixon was officially nominated as the Republican Party's presidential candidate during the national convention held in Chicago, Illinois.
• Jo Durie, Tennis Player, Born Jo Durie, a notable English tennis player, was born on this date.
• Jay Maynard (Tron Guy) Born Jay Maynard, who would later become an internet celebrity known as 'Tron Guy', was born on this date.

Events in 1960

July 27, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 27, 1960

Newspapers from Jul. 27, 1960

July 27, 1960 was a Wednesday and it was the 209th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 27, 1960 can also be written as 7/27/1960 in the US and as 27/7/1960 in UK and Europe.

July 27, 1960 in July 1960 calendar

Famous people born on July 27, 1960:

• Jo Durie

  Jo Durie was a prominent British tennis player who dominated the UK tennis scene in the late 1980s.

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on July 27th

Famous people died on July 27, 1960:

• Julie Vinter Hansen

  Danish-swiss astronomer and academic (b. 1890).

• Liesl Karlstadt
• Georgi Kjoseivanov
• Ethel Lilian Voynich

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on July 27th

July 27, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 27, 1960 was I'm Sorry by Brenda Lee, according to the music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.

1. Brenda Lee - I'm Sorry
2. Roy Orbison - Only The Lonely (Know The Way I Feel)
3. Hollywood Argyles - Alley-Oop
4. Connie Francis - Everybody's Somebody's Fool
5. Brian Hyland - Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini

July 27, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 27, 1960 was Please Don't Tease by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.

1. Cliff Richard - Please Don't Tease
2. Johnny Kidd & The Pirates - Shakin' All Over
3. The Shadows - Apache
4. Elvis Presley - Mess Of Blues
5. Jimmy Jones - Good Timin'

July 27, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 27, 1960 was This Bitter Earth by Dinah Washington, according to the music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.

1. Dinah Washington - This Bitter Earth
2. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Sticks And Stones
3. Jon Thomas and Orchestra - Heartbreak (It's Hurtin' Me)
4. Jackie Wilson - A Woman, A Lover, A Friend
5. Bobby Marchan - There's Something On Your Mind (Part 2)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 27th is Leo.

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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 27, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 27, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 27, 1960 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 27, 1960 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 July 27, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 09:28 am and setting at 10:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 08, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Aug 07, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on July 27, 1960

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Someone born on July 27, 1960 is:

64 years 9 months old,

or 777 months and 17 days old,

or 3381 weeks

or 23667 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 27, 1960?

There are 74 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 27, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 27, 1960.

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