What happened on Tuesday June 27, 1961?

Here's what happened on June 27, 1961:

• Kuwait Requests British Military Intervention In a critical moment of regional tension, Kuwait officially requested military assistance from the United Kingdom to counter potential Iraqi aggression. The British government promptly responded by deploying troops to support Kuwait's territorial integrity and sovereignty.
• Birth of Margo Timmins Margo Timmins, a prominent Canadian folk-rock singer and lead vocalist of the influential alternative rock band Cowboy Junkies, was born. She would later become known for her distinctive vocal style and contributions to the alternative music scene.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from Jun. 27, 1961

Newspapers from Jun. 27, 1961

June 27, 1961 was a Tuesday and it was the 178th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 27, 1961 can also be written as 6/27/1961 in the US and as 27/6/1961 in UK and Europe.

June 27, 1961 in June 1961 calendar

Famous people born on June 27, 1961:

• Meera Syal

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• Greg LeMond

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• John McCarthy
• Amina J. Mohammed
• Filippo Graviano

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on June 27th

Famous people died on June 27, 1961:

• Charles Kenyon

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on June 27th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 27, 1961 was Quarter To Three by Gary U.S. Bonds, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

1. Gary U.S. Bonds - Quarter To Three
2. Dee Clark - Raindrops
3. Pat Boone - Moody River
4. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
5. Ricky Nelson - Travelin' Man

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 27, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 27, 1961 was Every Beat Of My Heart by Pips, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

1. Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart
2. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
3. Ben E. King - Stand By Me
4. James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Don't Mind
5. Dee Clark - Raindrops

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

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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 27, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:35 pm and setting at 05:40 am.

The previous full moon was on May 30, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on June 27, 1961

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Someone born on June 27, 1961 is:

63 years 10 months old,

or 766 months and 17 days old,

or 3333 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23332 days old,

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

There are 44 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, 1961?

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

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