Famous Birthdays
- Andrew Farriss, Australian rock keyboardist and songwriter (INXS - "Kiss the Dirt"; "New Sensation"), born in Perth, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Grant Withers, American actor (Rio Grande, Oklahoma, Annie), commits suicide with sleeping pills at 54
Died in 1959 1959 Highlights
About March 27, 1959
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 1 month and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Venus - Frankie Avalon
- #1 Song: Side Saddle - Russ Conway