What happened on Wednesday September 27, 1961?

Here's what happened on September 27, 1961:

• Sierra Leone Joins the United Nations Sierra Leone was admitted as the 100th member state of the United Nations, marking a significant milestone in the country's post-colonial international recognition and participation in global diplomatic affairs.
• US Considers Internal Security Aid to Colombia A confidential memorandum from Woodward to the Acting Secretary of State highlighted the urgent need for internal security assistance to Colombia, reflecting the geopolitical tensions and strategic considerations during the Cold War era.
• Sandy Koufax Sets National League Strikeout Record Sandy Koufax, playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, set a remarkable National League single-season strikeout record with 269 strikeouts, showcasing his exceptional pitching prowess and establishing himself as one of the most dominant pitchers of his era.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from Sep. 27, 1961

Newspapers from Sep. 27, 1961

September 27, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 270th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 27, 1961 can also be written as 9/27/1961 in the US and as 27/9/1961 in UK and Europe.

September 27, 1961 in September 1961 calendar

Famous people born on September 27, 1961:

• Andy Lau

  Andy Lau is a legendary Hong Kong entertainment icon, renowned globally for his prolific career as a singer, actor, and film producer.

• Irvine Welsh

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Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on September 27th

Famous people died on September 27, 1961:

• H.D.

  American poet, novelist, and memoirist (b. 1886).

• Hilda Doolittle
• Harry Traver
• Josep Maria de Sagarra

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on September 27th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 27, 1961 was Take Good Care Of My Baby by Bobby Vee, according to the music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.

1. Bobby Vee - Take Good Care Of My Baby
2. Dick and DeeDee - The Mountain's High
3. The Highwaymen - Michael
4. Roy Orbison - Crying
5. Lonnie Donegan and His Skiffle Group - Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor (On The Bedpost Over Night)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 27, 1961 was Walking Back To Happiness by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.

1. Helen Shapiro - Walking Back To Happiness
2. The Highwaymen - Michael
3. The Shadows - Kon-Tiki
4. Billy Fury - Jealousy
5. Cleo Laine - You'll Answer To Me

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 27, 1961 was My True Story by The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week September 25th and October 1st.

1. The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra - My True Story
2. Ike & Tina Turner - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
3. Jimmy Reed - Bright Lights Big City
4. James Brown And The Famous Flames - Baby, You're Right
5. Little Willie John - Take My Love (I Want To Give It All To You)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 27th is Libra.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 27, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 27, 1961 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 27, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 09:08 pm and setting at 11:18 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Oct 23, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on September 27, 1961

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Someone born on September 27, 1961 is:

63 years 6 months old,

or 762 months and 27 days old,

or 3317 weeks

or 23219 days old,

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

There are 157 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday September 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 27, 1961?

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

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