December 27, 1961, was a Wednesday. It was 62 years, 10 months, and 26 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.
On December 27, 1961, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:
The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The top movie on this day was "Flower Drum Song".
This date occurred 22,976 days ago. Approximately 766 months have passed. It was the 361st day of 1961, in week 52. The decade was the swinging sixties. The start of 1962 was just 4 days away. People who were born on December 27, 1961, are now 62 years old and belong to the Baby Boomer generation. 255 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's go back to the swinging sixties.
The date is December 27, 1961, and it's a Wednesday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Capricorn. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.
Christmas Day of 1961 has just passed, and many people are relaxing at home and enjoying the holiday season. In America, the song "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by The Tokens is at the top of the singles charts, while "Moon River" by Danny Williams is the number-one song in the UK. John Fitzgerald Kennedy is the President of the United States, and the movie Flower Drum Song is at the top of the box office.
Harold Macmillan is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "The Ed Sullivan Show", "What's My Line?", "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis", and "Danger Man". Tailfins on cars are extremely popular at the moment. The design looks futuristic, almost like a rocket or the twin rudders on the back of an airplane.
In fashion, many of the trends from the late 1950s are still popular. Women are wearing tailored skirts, short boxy jackets and shift dresses. Trousers are also becoming popular amongst women. Meanwhile, men are wearing polo shirts, argyle socks, sweater vests, loafers and harrington jackets. Because it's 1961, radio stations are playing hit songs from artists such as Bert Kaempfert, Chubby Checker, Elvis Presley, Del Shannon, Bobby Lewis and Jimmy Dean. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Ernie Kovacs and Marilyn Monroe would be still alive.
Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Rifleman", "My Three Sons", "The Bugs Bunny Show", and "Top Cat". Children are playing with toys such as Metal House robots, Playpal dolls, Barbie, and Ken (doll).
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 27, 1961.
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In December 1961, TV audiences were watching the following series:
1961 saw the introduction of cars such as the BMW New Class, the Dodge Lancer, the Toyota Publica, the Ford Thunderbird (third generation), the MG Midget, and the Volvo P1800.
If you were a kid on December 27, 1961, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:
If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:
If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1961.
This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out December 27, 1967, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 27.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the President of the United States on December 27, 1961.
Harold Macmillan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Seán Lemass was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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