What happened on Thursday July 27, 1961?

Here's what happened on July 27, 1961:

• Billboard #1 Hit: 'Tossin' And Turnin'' On July 27, 1961, Bobby Lewis's rock and roll hit 'Tossin' And Turnin'' was the top song on the United States music charts. The song, a classic of the early 1960s rock and roll era, exemplified the energetic musical style that was transforming popular music during this period.
• UK Chart-Topper: 'Runaway' On July 27, 1961, Del Shannon's iconic song 'Runaway' was the number one hit in the United Kingdom. The track, known for its distinctive keyboard sound and Shannon's emotive vocals, was a significant pop music moment of the early 1960s.
• Full Moon on July 27, 1961 On July 27, 1961, the moon was in its full phase, illuminating the night sky with its complete, radiant disk. Full moons have long been significant in various cultural and astronomical contexts, often marking important lunar cycles and celestial observations.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from Jul. 27, 1961

Newspapers from Jul. 27, 1961

July 27, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 208th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 27, 1961 can also be written as 7/27/1961 in the US and as 27/7/1961 in UK and Europe.

July 27, 1961 in July 1961 calendar

Famous people born on July 27, 1961:

• David Heyman

  Renowned film producer best known for producing the entire Harry Potter film series, which became a global cinematic phenomenon.

• Claudio Vandelli

  Italian Olympic gold medal-winning cyclist who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, representing Italy in cycling events.

• Ed Orgeron

  Prominent American football coach known for his successful tenure at Louisiana State University (LSU), leading the team to a national...

• Daniel C Burbank

  United States Coast Guard lieutenant commander and NASA astronaut who completed multiple space missions, including long-duration stays on...

• Laurent Bignolas

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on July 27th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 27, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Brook Benton - The Boll Weevil Song
3. Gary U.S. Bonds - Quarter To Three
4. Arthur Lyman Group - Yellow Bird
5. Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 27, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

1. Del Shannon - Runaway
2. The Everly Brothers - Temptation
3. Ricky Nelson - Hello Mary Lou / Travelin' Man
4. Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
5. Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 27, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Brook Benton - The Boll Weevil Song
3. Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1
4. Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart
5. James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Don't Mind

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 27, 1961 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 27, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 08:11 pm and setting at 06:40 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 28, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on July 27, 1961

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Someone born on July 27, 1961 is:

63 years 9 months old,

or 765 months and 17 days old,

or 3328 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23302 days old,

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

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, 1961?

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

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