What Happened on March 27, 1961

Historical Events

  • Black demonstrators in Charleston staged ride-ins on street cars
  • Failed assassination attempt on King Saif al-Islam Achmad of Yemen

Famous Birthdays

  • Ellery Hanley, British rugby league player, born in Leeds
  • Tak Matsumoto, Japanese Grammy Award-winning guitarist (B'z), born in Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan
  • Tony Rominger, Swiss road racing cyclist, born in Vejle, Denmark
Born in 1961

Famous Deaths

  • Jack Kane, British-Canadian arrranger, composer, and orchestra leader (Steve & Eydie; Andy Williams Show), dies at 37
1961 Highlights

About March 27, 1961

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 63 years and 2 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Blue Moon - The Marcels
  • UK #1 Song: Wooden Heart - Elvis Presley