Historical Events
- 1st black light is sold
- 60th Women's French Championships: Ann Haydon beats Yola Ramirez (6-2, 6-1)
- Fiorentina of Italy win 1st European Cup Winner's Cup against Glasgow Rangers 4-2 in Florence (2nd leg)
- French Championships Men's Tennis : Manuel Santana beats Nicola Pietrangeli (4-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-0, 6-2)
- Ralph Boston of US, sets then long jump record at 27' ½"
Famous Birthdays
- Cathy Silvers, actress (Happy Days, Foley Square), born in NYC, New York
- Jill Sterkel, American swimmer (Olympic gold, 1976 & 1984; bronze, 1988), born in Hacienda Heights, California
- John Lugbill, Wauseon Ohio, US canoeist/kayaker (Olympic-92)
- Peri Gilpin, actor (Roz Doyle-Frasier), born in Waco, Texas
1961 Highlights
About May 27, 1961
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 61 years, 8 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Travelin' Man - Ricky Nelson
#1 Song: Surrender - Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
