Wednesday May 03, 1961: on this day

May 03, 1961 was the 123rd day of the year 1961, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 03, 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 03, 1961, who was born and died on May 03, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 03, 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 3rd, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 03, 1961?


May 03, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 123rd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 03, 1961 can also be written as 5/3/1961 in the US and as 3/5/1961 in UK and Europe.

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May 03, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 03, 1961:

  • Warren spahn pitches a two hitter after pitching a no hitter.

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May 03, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 3rd 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 03, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 03, 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 3rd, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 03, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 03, 1961 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 03, 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 03, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 10:00 pm and setting at 09:08 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 03, 1961?


Famous people born on May 03, 1961:

  • Laylaa Zana

    Kurdish politician and human rights activist.

  • Lucilia Diniz

    Brazilian entrepreneur known for her success in the food industry.

  • Steve McClaren

    Manager and english footballer.

  • Adal Ramones

    Adal Ramones is a contemporary sculptor recognized for his innovative use of materials.

  • Noam Gottesman

    British-American investor and hedge fund manager.

  • David Vitter

    American politician and junior senator of louisiana.

  • Beeban Kidron

    Director.

  • Rémi Charmasson

    French guitarist and leader of the ra (c)mi charmasson jazz quintet.

  • Joe Murray

    American animator producer, screenwriter.

  • John Mathieson
  • Miro Gavran
  • Michael Gould
  • Ellen Suzanne Howell
  • Giannīs Samaras
  • Daniel Florencio Sánchez
  • Ansgar Wessling

Whose famous birthday is on May 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 3rd:

  • Christina Hendricks
    Christina Hendricks

    Christina hendricks is an american actress best known for her role as joan holloway in the tv series mad men.

  • Bobby Cannavale
    Bobby Cannavale

    Bobby cannavale is a well-known american actor who has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including 'boardwalk empire' and...

  • Bing Crosby
    Bing Crosby

    American singer, who was known for his smooth baritone and world-famous crooning.

  • Jaycee Dugard
    Jaycee Dugard

    American kidnapping victim.

  • Mary Astor
    Mary Astor

    American actress, first on-screen in 1920.

  • Ben Elton
    Ben Elton

    British left-wing comedian, writer and novelist.

  • Christopher Cross
    Christopher Cross

    Grammy-winning musician known for hits like 'Sailing' and 'Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do).

  • Mary Hopkin
    Mary Hopkin

    Welsh singer-songwriter.

  • Danila Kozlovsky
    Danila Kozlovsky

    Movie actor.

  • Walter Slezak
    Walter Slezak

    Austrian-american actor, who won the tony award and n.y.

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May 03, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 10 months old,

or 754 months and 25 days old,

or 3282 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22975 days old,

if you were born on May 03, 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 03, 1961?

There are 36 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 3rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 03, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 03, 1961.

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May 03, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 03, 1961:

  • Maurice [Jean Jacques] Merleau-Ponty

    French philosopher dies at the age of 53.

  • Lajos Dinnyés
  • Maurice Merleau-Ponty
  • Massimo Raffaello Scala

What famous deaths happened on May 3rd?

Famous deaths on May 3rd:

  • Jackie Cooper
    Jackie Cooper

    American actor who appeared on screen at age three as a charming top-child actor.

  • Robert Alda
    Robert Alda

    American actor dan lewis - supertrain, born 1914, dies at 72.

  • Bruce Cabot
    Bruce Cabot

    Carlsbad (new mexico) -- actor (diamonds are forever king kong).

  • Diana Wynyard
    Diana Wynyard

    English actress (d. 1964).

  • Jack Weston
    Jack Weston

    American actor.

  • Dalida

    Renowned French singer with international success.

  • Fatih Sultan Mehmed

    Conqueror of Constantinople and a significant figure in Ottoman history.

  • Samauri Yamamoto

    Renowned for his exceptional swordsmanship and teachings.

  • Bryne Cooper

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.

  • Chlora Bryant

    Acclaimed jazz singer who gained popularity in the mid-20th century.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 3rd

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May 03, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 03, 1961:

  • Black Madonna of Cz?stochowa Queen and Protector of Poland (since April 1, 1656)
  • Antonia and Alexander (martyrs of 313)
  • Feast of the Finding of the Holy Cross, aka the Invention of the True Cross.
  • Discoflux (Discordianism).
  • Constitution Day in Poland and Japan.
  • World Press Freedom Day.

Saints celebrated on May 03, 1961:

  • Saint Apostle James the Lesser
  • Saint Emily Bicchiere (1238 - 1314
  • Saints Eventius and Alexander, Saint Theodulus (martyrs of 119)
  • Saint Ansfrid (c. 1008)
  • Saint Alexander I
  • Saint Apostle Philip
  • Saint Juvenalis (d. 376)
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May 03, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 03, 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 03, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 03, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 03, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 03, 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 03, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 03, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 03, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 03, 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 03, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 03, 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 03, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 03, 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 03, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 03, 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 03, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 03, 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 03, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 03, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird

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To Kill A Mockingbird, the unforgettable story of a Southern childhood and the conscience crisis that rocked it became a bestseller immediately and was critically acclaimed when it was published for the first time in 1960.

When F.D.R. Died by Bernard Asbell

When F.D.R. Died

By:

This account details the events surrounding Franklin Delano Roosevelt's death on April 12, 1945. It also outlines the specific circumstances that occurred as the news reached the most concerned.

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall by Gayelord Hauser

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall

By:

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall: A Call to Beauty by Gayelord Houser

The Frog Pond by Joyce MacIver

The Frog Pond

By:

The Frog Pond

A Burnt-Out Case by Graham Greene

A Burnt-Out Case

By:

Querry, the world-famous architect is suffering from a horrible attack of indifference. He no longer finds joy in life or meaning in art.

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Who was the US President on May 03, 1961?

On May 03, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 03, 1961?

On May 03, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 03, 1961?

On May 03, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about May 3rd?

May 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd 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 3rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Sinclair broadcast group purchases fox sports networks (fsn), from the walt disney company, for $10.6 billion. the u.s. justice department ordered disney to sell fsn in connection with its purchase of 21st century fox. this was due to antitrust concerns regarding its ownership of espn inc.
  • 2018 - Israel defence forces (idf), while trying to breach the security fence surrounding the northern gaza strip, arrested a palestinian man. he sustained injuries and was shot during his arrest.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). eight civilians are killed and 28 others are injured in a suicide bombing attack on a nato convoy.

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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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Wednesday May 3, 1961