Famous Birthdays
- Daniel C. Burbank, American astronaut, born in Manchester, Connecticut
- Ed Orgeron, American College football coach (NCAA National C'ship 2019, Louisiana State University), born in Larose, Louisiana
Famous Deaths
- Theodore Chanler, American composer, dies at 59
1961 Highlights
About July 27, 1961
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 61 years and 10 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Tossin' And Turnin' - Bobby Lewis
#1 Song: Temptation - Everly Brothers
