Monday May 01, 1961: on this day

May 01, 1961 was the 121st day of the year 1961, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 01, 1961 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 01, 1961, who was born and died on May 01, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 01, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Runaway by Del Shannon), movies (e.g. Parrish, directed by Delmer Daves), TV series (e.g. Whispering Smith) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 1st, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 01, 1961?


May 01, 1961 was a Monday and it was the 121st day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1961 can also be written as 5/1/1961 in the US and as 1/5/1961 in UK and Europe.

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May 01, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 01, 1961:

  • 1st us airplane hijacked to cuba
  • Pulitzer prize awarded to harper lee
  • Tanganyika granted full internal self-government by britain.
  • The prime minister of cuba, fidel castro, proclaims cuba a socialist nation and abolishes elections.

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May 01, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 01, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 01, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Ox personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on May 1st, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 01, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 01, 1961 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 01, 1961 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 01, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 08:54 pm and setting at 07:27 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 1961 while the next full moon would come on May 30, 1961.

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Who was born on May 01, 1961?


Famous people born on May 01, 1961:

  • Marilyn Milian

    Current judge at the people's court.

  • Hava Pinhas-Cohen

    Israeli poet recognized for her unique style and themes.

  • Sultan Günal-Gezer

    Dutch politician.

  • Vasiliy Sidorenko

    Russian hammer thrower.

  • Clint Malarchuk

    Canadian ice hockey coach and player.

  • Charlie O'Brien in Tulsa

    Oklahoma, usa; catcher (milwaukee brewers new york mets atlanta braves toronto blue jays).

  • Isaiah Thomas

    Athlete.

  • Antonio Putignano
  • Andrea Arban
  • Lee Sterrey
  • Christo Steyn
  • Ernesto Vargas
  • Giuseppe Volpecina
  • Saint-Joseph Gadji-Celi
  • Timna Brauer
  • Sudarat Keyuraphan
  • Douglas Crise
  • Matt Cartwright

Whose famous birthday is on May 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 1st:

  • Ajith Kumar
    Ajith Kumar

    Ajith kumar is an indian film actor known for his work in tamil cinema.

  • Anushka Sharma
    Anushka Sharma

    Anushka sharma is an indian actress and producer known for her work in hindi films, and she is one of the most popular and highest-paid...

  • Jamie Dornan
    Jamie Dornan

    Jamie dornan is a northern irish actor known for his role as christian grey in the fifty shades film series.

  • Tim McGraw
    Tim McGraw

    Tim mcgraw is an american country music singer and actor known for his hit songs and successful acting career.

  • Joanna Lumley
    Joanna Lumley

    British actress, born in kashmir.

  • Danielle Darrieux
    Danielle Darrieux

    French actress and actress.

  • Catherine Frot
    Catherine Frot

    French film and theatre actress, the daughter of an engineer.

  • Rita Coolidge
    Rita Coolidge

    Rita coolidge is a grammy award-winning american singer known for her hits in the 1970s, including 'we're all alone' and 'higher and...

  • Julie Benz
    Julie Benz

    Julie benz is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dexter' and 'buffy the vampire slayer'.

  • Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford

    Canadian-american actor.

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May 01, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 10 months old,

or 754 months and 27 days old,

or 3282 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22977 days old,

if you were born on May 01, 1961.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 01, 1961?

There are 34 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 01, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 01, 1961.

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May 01, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 01, 1961:

  • Paddy Brennan

What famous deaths happened on May 1st?

Famous deaths on May 1st:

  • Steve Reeves
    Steve Reeves

    American physical culturist.

  • Marion Mack
    Marion Mack

    Actress (general).

  • Glenda Farrell
    Glenda Farrell

    Glenda Farrell was an American actress who appeared in over 30 films during the 1930s and 1940s.

  • Olympia Dukakis
    Olympia Dukakis

    American screen and stage actress dukakis worked for 40 years before she achieved "overnight success" in 1987, when she was awarded an...

  • Hylda Baker
    Hylda Baker

    English comedian, actress and music hall performer (d. 1986).

  • Ayrton Senna

    Brazilian formula one race car driver, and three-time world champion.

  • Antonin Dvořák

    Antonín Dvořák was a Czech composer, one of the first to achieve worldwide recognition.

  • Meshulem Frank

    Renowned Jewish painter known for his expressive works.

  • Laden Taylor

    Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.

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May 01, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 01, 1961:

  • Festival of Matsu in Taiwan and various locales along the southern coast of China (2005).
  • Malta - L-Ewwel ta Mejju, Malta, Jum il-haddiem (Worker's Day).
  • United States - Law Day, U.S.A., Loyalty Day.
  • Roman Empire - fourth and last day of the Floralia in honour of Flora.
  • Roman Empire - all-female festival in honour of Bona Dea.
  • Maharashtra Divas (Maharashtra Day) in the state of Maharastra, India. On May 1, 1960, Maharashtra came into existence when Bombay State was split into the new linguistic states of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
  • May crowning - Unofficial ritual ceremony usually happening in the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Lei Day - Hawaiian holiday for the Lei.
  • May Day, Labour Day, Workers' Day, Day of the International Solidarity of Workers.
  • Italy - national holiday (Giorno dei Lavoratori).

Saints celebrated on May 01, 1961:

  • Saint James the Less.
  • Saint Sigismund of Burgundy.
  • Saint Florine
  • Saint Augustin Schoeffer
  • Saint Theodulf.
  • Saint Andeol.
  • Saint Joseph the Worker (also known as Saint Joseph's Day).
  • Saint Jeremiah.
  • Saint Philip the Apostle.
  • Saint Brieuc.
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May 01, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 01, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 1st and May 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 01, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 01, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 01, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 1st and May 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Runaway
  2. - Mother-In-Law
  3. - I've Told Every Little Star
  4. - A Hundred Pounds Of Clay
  5. - Blue Moon

May 01, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 01, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 01, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 01, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 1st and May 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Blue Moon
  2. - You're Driving Me Crazy
  3. - On The Rebound
  4. - Wooden Heart
  5. - More Than I Can Say / Staying In

May 01, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 01, 1961 was Mother-In-Law by Ernie K-Doe, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 01, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 01, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 1st and May 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Mother-In-Law
  2. - One Mint Julep
  3. - Blue Moon
  4. - Trust In Me
  5. - Hide Away

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May 01, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 01, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Parrish

Parrish

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Delmer Daves

Starring: Claudette Colbert, Troy Donahue, Karl Malden, Dean Jagger

Black Tights

Black Tights

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Terence Young

Starring: Maurice Chevalier, Les Ballets de Paris, Zizi Jeanmaire, Dirk Sanders

The Beast of Yucca Flats

The Beast of Yucca Flats

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Coleman Francis

Starring: Douglas Mellor, Barbara Francis, Bing Stafford, Larry Aten

Country: United States of America

Parrish

Parrish

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Delmer Daves

Starring: Claudette Colbert, Troy Donahue, Karl Malden, Dean Jagger

Yojimbo

Yojimbo

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Akira Kurosawa

Starring: Toshirô Mifune, Eijirô Tôno, Tatsuya Nakadai, Yôko Tsukasa

Country: United States of America

May 01, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 01, 1961 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Whispering Smith

Whispering Smith

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Leslie Fenton

Spotlight

Spotlight

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Tom McCarthy

Rob Roy

Rob Roy

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Michael Caton-Jones

Amelia

Amelia

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Mira Nair

The Treasure Seekers

The Treasure Seekers

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Juliet May

May 01, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 01, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Profiles In Courage by John F. Kennedy

Profiles In Courage

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John F. Kennedy's Profiles in Courage was written in 1955 by the junior senator of Massachusetts. It served as a clear call to all Americans.

A Nation Of Sheep by William J. Lederer

A Nation Of Sheep

By:

Nation Of Sheep A, William J. Lederer

The Sixth Man by Jess Stearn

The Sixth Man

By:

"A shocking investigation into the spread of homosexuality throughout America"

Reality In Advertising by Rosser Reeves

Reality In Advertising

By:

Rarely has an advertising book caused such a stir as this amazing account of the principles behind successful advertising. Reality in Advertising, published in 1961, was listed for several weeks.

The Frog Pond by Joyce MacIver

The Frog Pond

By:

The Frog Pond

history

Who was the US President on May 01, 1961?

On May 01, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 01, 1961?

On May 01, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 01, 1961?

On May 01, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about May 1st?

May 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - Naxalite maoist insurgency. sixteen soldiers, including one driver, were killed in a landmine blast in gadchiroli, maharashtra, india. officials believe that the insurgents of maoists are responsible.
  • 2018 - Human rights violations during syria civil war: isil releases a video of an execution showing a prisoner being executed by explosives at yarmouk camp in damascus.
  • 2017 - Raoul hedebouw, a representative of workers' party belgium, is stabbed in his thigh just moments before he delivers a speech in liege (belgium). the suspect is taken into custody.

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What happened in 1961?

1961 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Houston Oilers beat LA Chargers 24-16 in AFL championship game
  • Russia introduces a new ruble worth $1.11
  • Supremes signed with Motown Records

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What was the calendar for May 1961?

May 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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Monday May 1, 1961