What happened on Sunday December 27, 1959?

About December 27th, 1959, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Baltimore Colts secured a decisive victory over the New York Giants in the 1959 NFL Championship game, winning 31-16. This game represented a significant moment in professional football history, showcasing the Colts' dominance during this era.
  • Day of the week: December 27th, 1959 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Heartaches By The Number by Guy Mitchell
  • #1 UK song: What Do You Want? by Adam Faith
  • Popular movie: The World's End directed by Edgar Wright

More about December 27th, 1959? See below for more news and curiosities on December 27th, 1959.

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December 27, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 27, 1959:

  • NFL Championship: Baltimore Colts Defeat New York Giants The Baltimore Colts secured a decisive victory over the New York Giants in the 1959 NFL Championship game, winning 31-16. This game represented a significant moment in professional football history, showcasing the Colts' dominance during this era.
  • Severe Winter Storm Devastates South Dakota A severe winter storm struck eastern South Dakota on December 27-28, 1959, causing extensive damage. The event began with freezing rain, transitioning to snow and sleet. The storm resulted in significant infrastructure damage, including widespread power and telephone line disruptions affecting over 40 communities. Strong winds of 20-25 mph exacerbated conditions, causing tree limb breakage and dangerous highway travel. One fatality occurred due to icy road conditions. Total utility line damage was estimated at $400,000.

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

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December 27, 1959: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • New York Giants - Baltimore Colts : 16 - 31
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What day of the week was December 27, 1959?


December 27, 1959 was a Sunday and it was the 361st day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 27, 1959 can also be written as 12/27/1959 in the US and as 27/12/1959 in UK and Europe.

December 27, 1959 in December 1959 calendar

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December 27, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 27, 1959:

  • Alfonso Reyes

    Mexican diplomat and lawyer.

  • Settimo Bocconi
  • Shah Mahmud Khan

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December 27, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 27, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 21st and December 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 27, 1959 was Heartaches By The Number by Guy Mitchell, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

  1. - Heartaches By The Number youtube
  2. - Why youtube
  3. - El Paso youtube
  4. - The Big Hurt youtube
  5. - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 27, 1959 was What Do You Want? by Adam Faith, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

  1. - What Do You Want? youtube
  2. - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For? youtube
  3. - Oh Carol youtube
  4. - Travellin' Light youtube
  5. - Seven Little Girls Sitting In The Back Seat youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 27, 1959 was So Many Ways by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

  1. - So Many Ways
  2. - Come Into My Heart
  3. - The Clouds
  4. - Always
  5. - Talk That Talk
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December 27, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 27th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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December 27, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 27, 1959 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 27, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:31 am and setting at 03:53 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 15, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1960.

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How old is someone born on December 27, 1959?


Someone born on December 27, 1959 is:

65 years 4 months old,

or 784 months and 6 days old,

or 3409 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23869 days old,

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

There are 238 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 27th 2025.

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

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