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
Famous Deaths
- Jack Kane, British-Canadian arrranger, composer, and orchestra leader (Steve & Eydie; Andy Williams Show), dies at 37
About March 27, 1961
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 62 years, 2 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Blue Moon - The Marcels
#1 Song: Wooden Heart - Elvis Presley
