What happened on Saturday June 27, 1959?

Here's what happened on June 27, 1959:

• Hawaii Votes for Statehood Voters in Hawaii participated in a historic referendum to become the 50th state of the United States of America, marking a significant milestone in the territorial expansion of the United States.
• West Side Story Closes on Broadway The groundbreaking musical 'West Side Story' concludes its successful run at the Winter Garden Theater in New York City after 734 performances, cementing its place in Broadway history.
• Henry Aaron Unanimously Selected for All-Star Game Baseball legend Hank Aaron is unanimously voted to the All-Star Game, highlighting his exceptional talent and growing prominence in professional baseball.
• Mickey Wright Wins U.S. Women's Open Golf Championship Mickey Wright triumphs in the 14th U.S. Women's Open Golf Championship, showcasing her exceptional skill and contributing to the advancement of women's professional golf.
• Dan Jurgens Birth Dan Jurgens, notable American comic book writer and artist known for significant contributions to the comic book industry, is born.
• Clint Boon Birth Clint Boon, future English musician and member of the alternative rock band Inspiral Carpets, is born.

Events in 1959

June 27, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 27, 1959

Newspapers from Jun. 27, 1959

June 27, 1959 was a Saturday and it was the 178th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 27, 1959 can also be written as 6/27/1959 in the US and as 27/6/1959 in UK and Europe.

June 27, 1959 in June 1959 calendar

Famous people born on June 27, 1959:

• Lorrie Morgan

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• Dan Jurgens

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• Janusz Kamiński

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on June 27th

Famous people died on June 27, 1959:

• Giovanni Pastrone
• Elia di Borbone-Parma

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on June 27th

June 27, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 27, 1959 was The Battle Of New Orleans by Johnny Horton, according to the music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.

1. Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans
2. Lloyd Price - Personality
3. Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
4. Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
5. Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City

June 27, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 27, 1959 was Roulette by Russ Conway, according to the music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.

1. Russ Conway - Roulette
2. Elvis Presley - A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight
3. Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
4. Buddy Holly - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
5. Anthony Newley - I've Waited So Long

June 27, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 27, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.

1. Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City
2. Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Personality
3. The Fiestas - So Fine
4. Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
5. Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 27th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 27, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 27, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 27, 1959 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 27, 1959 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 June 27, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 12:24 am and setting at 01:47 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 20, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jul 20, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on June 27, 1959

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Someone born on June 27, 1959 is:

65 years 10 months old,

or 790 months and 26 days old,

or 3438 weeks and 6 days old,

or 24072 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 27, 1959?

There are 35 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 27, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 27, 1959.

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