Sunday 27 March 1960
It was Sunday, under the sign of Aries (see planets position on March 27, 1960). The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Philippe Bianconi and Steve Jarvin.
In that special week of March people in US were listening to The Theme From A Summer Place by Percy Faith.
In UK Running Bear by Johnny Preston was in the top 5 hits.
Please Don't Eat the Daisies, directed by Charles Walters, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960
while Two Weeks In Another Town by Irwin Shaw was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Der schwarze Kanal.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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TV Series
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Der schwarze Kanal
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Biggles
Dow Hour of Great Mysteries
L'histoire dépasse la fiction
The Late, Late Show
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Historical Events
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Holidays:
- St. Augusta
- Angolan Victory Day.
- World Theatre Day
- St. John of Egypt
- St. Lydia
- Feast day of Rupert of Salzburg in the Roman Catholic Church.
Famous Birthdays:
- Philippe Bianconi: French musician, pianist.
- Steve Jarvin: Australian soling yachter (Olympics-1996).
- Hans Pflugler: German footballer.
- Renato Russo: Brazilian singer and songwriter.
- Victor Bailey: American singer and bass player (Weather Report).
- Clare Lucy Madeleine Evans: Historian.
- Mark Lovell: English race car driver (d. 2003).
- Hans Pflügler: German footballer.
- Heiki Vilep: Estonian poet and author.
- Tim Wrightman: American football player and coach.
- Johannes Kerkorrel: South African singer-songwriter playwright and journalist (d. 2002).
Famous Deaths:
- Ian Whyte: Welsh basketball player and actor.
Facts:
- Wiffi Smith wins LPGA Royal Crown Golf Open.
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in March 1960?
- LIFE: Billy Graham in Africa
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Caryl Chessman -- Mar. 21, 1960
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.7658
- Beano: Your personalised Beano Book from 1960
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of March 1960 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- Percy Faith - The Theme From A Summer Place
- Jim Reeves - He'll Have To Go
- Bobby Rydell - Wild One
- Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
- Dinah Washington - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
- Jack Scott - What In The World's Come Over You
- Paul Anka - Puppy Love
- Brenda Lee - Sweet Nothin's
- Mark Dinning - Teen Angel
- The Platters - Harbor Lights
Top #10 R&B songs
- Dinah Washington & Brook Benton - Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
- Barrett Strong - Money (That's what I want)
- Lloyd Price and His Orchestra - Lady Luck
- Jimmy Jones - Handy Man
- Marv Johnson - I Love The Way You Love
- Buster Brown - Fannie Mae
- The Drifters - This Magic Moment
- The Theme From "A Summer Place" - Percy Faith And His Orchestra
- Rosco Gordon - Just A Little Bit
- Bobby Rydell - Wild One
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Johnny Preston - Running Bear
- Adam Faith - Poor Me
- Anthony Newley - Why
- Perry Como - Delaware
- Theme From 'A Summer Place' - Percy Faith
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
Two Weeks In Another Town
A struggling actor’s last chance becomes an unforgettable Roman holidayWorld War II derailed John Andrus’s acting career. Marred by a facial scar and burdened by a new family, Andrus works for
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May This House Be Safe From Tigers
Author: Alexander King. Memoir. Copyright: 1960. Illustrated with 23 original drawings from the author. 373 pages. Hardcover.
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Ourselves To Know
"HAVE YOU HAD AN AFFAIR WITH ANOTHER MAN?" ROBERT MILLHOUSER ASKED HIS WIFE. "YES I HAVE," SHE TOLD HIM BRUTALLY...
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The Longest Day
The classic account of the Allied invasion of Normandy.The Longest Day is Cornelius Ryan's unsurpassed account of D-Day, a book that endures as a masterpiece of military history.
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