What Happened on June 27, 1959

Historical Events

  • Players vote Henry Aaron unanimously for the All-Star Game

US Women's Golf Open

US Open Women's Golf, Churchill Valley CC: Mickey Wright successfully defends her Open title by 2 strokes from Louise Suggs


1959 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Dan Jurgens, American comic book writer (The Death of Superman), born in Ortonville, Minnesota

Janusz Kamiński (64 years old)

Polish Academy Award-winning cinematographer (Schindler's List; Saving Private Ryan), born in Ziębice, Poland

  • Khadja Nin, Burundian singer (Sambolera), born in Burundi
  • Lorrie Morgan, American country singer (Out of Your Shoes), born in Nashville, Tennessee
Born in 1959
1959 Highlights

About June 27, 1959

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 9 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The Battle Of New Orleans - Johnny Horton
  • UK #1 Song: Dream Lover - Bobby Darin