What happened this day in history January 27, 1961

What are the important events that happened on January 27, 1961? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 27, 1961: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 27, 1961 is the 27th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 338 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 14, 1961 – a Friday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘icosiheptagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $5,499.75. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Aquarius is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Garnet is the modern birthstone for this month. Emerald is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Rat is the mythical animal and Metal is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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January 27, 1961 Historical Events

  • 1961
    Soviet submarine S-80 sinks with all hands lost.

Who were born on January 27, 1961?

  • 1961
    Dina Bonnevie, Filipino actress
  • 1961
    Gillian Gilbert, British musician (New Order)
  • 1961
    Karen Velez, American model
  • 1961
    Margo Timmins, Canadian singer (Cowboy Junkies)
  • 1961
    Narciso Rodriguez, American fashion designer

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