Friday August 04, 1961: on this day
August 04, 1961 was the 216th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 04, 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 August 04, 1961, who was born and died on August 04, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 04, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis), movies (e.g. Pit and the Pendulum, directed by Roger Corman), TV series (e.g. Merry-Go-Round) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 4th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 04, 1961?
- August 04, 1961: What happened on that day?
- August 04, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 04, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 04, 1961?
- August 04, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 04, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- August 04, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 04, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- August 04, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 04, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 04, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 04, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 04, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on August 04, 1961?
What day of the week was August 04, 1961?
August 04, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 216th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 04, 1961 can also be written as 8/4/1961 in the US and as 4/8/1961 in UK and Europe.
August 04, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 04, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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August 04, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 04, 1961 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 August 04, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 12:37 am and setting at 03:40 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 1961.
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Famous people born on August 04, 1961:
- Barack Obama
American president elected in 2008.
- Lauren Tom
American singer and actress.
- Rydge Obama
Rydge Obama is an American politician who served as the 44th President of the United States from 2009 to 2017.
- Emmersen Obama
Emmersen Obama is an American politician who served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017.
- Pascal Nègre
French businessman and current ceo of universal music france.
- Béatrice Vialle
French aviatrix.
- Barry Obama
Barry Obama, also known as Barack Obama, served as the 44th President of the United States.
- Hussein Obama
44th President of the United States.
- Eddie James
American murderer and sex offenders.
- Pumpuang Duangjan
- Nick Arnold
- Veselin Marinov
- Kembra Pfahler
- Corrado Rizza
- Michael Holton
Whose famous birthday is on August 4th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 4th:
- Meghan Markle
Meghan markle is a former american actress who became the duchess of sussex after marrying prince harry in 2018.
- Dylan Sprouse
Dylan sprouse is an american actor known for his role as zack martin on the disney channel series the suite life of zack & cody.
- Cole Sprouse
Cole sprouse is an american actor known for his role as jughead jones on the tv show riverdale.
- Dolores del Rio
Dolores del rio was a mexican actress known for her beauty and talent, and for being one of the first latin american actresses to achieve...
- Billy Bob Thornton
Billy bob thornton is an american actor, filmmaker, and musician known for his roles in films such as sling blade and monster's ball.
- Louis Armstrong
American jazz trumpeter.
- Daniel Dae Kim
Daniel dae kim is an american actor known for his roles in tv series such as lost and hawaii five-0.
- Marques Houston
Marques houston is an american actor and r&b singer, best known for his role as roger evans in the television show sister, sister and for...
- Kishore Kumar
Indian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).
- Richard Belzer
American comedian who became a star in comedy.
August 04, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 7 months old,
or 751 months and 25 days old,
or 3269 weeks
or 22883 days old,
if you were born on August 04, 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 August 04, 1961?
There are 128 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 4th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 04, 1961.
August 04, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 04, 1961:
- Margarito Bautista
Nahua-mexican evangelizer, theologian, and religious founder (b. 1878).
- VI marchese di Ailesbury George Brudenell-Bruce
- Maurice Tourneur
- Victor van Strydonck de Burkel
- Francesco Musotto
What famous deaths happened on August 4th?
Famous deaths on August 4th:
- Pearl White
Pearl white was an american silent film actress best known for her work in serial films, particularly in 'the perils of pauline'.
- Victor Mature
American actor.
- Melvyn Douglas
Melvyn Douglas was a talented actor known for his roles in film and television.
- Mary Miles Minter
Silent screen star dies of heart failure at the age of 82.
- Zee Zeev Jabotinsky
Prominent Zionist leader and founder of the Revisionist Zionist movement.
- Elysian Kistler
Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.
- Hanz Christian Andersen
Famous Danish author best known for his fairy tales like The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling.
- Frimy D'Orsay
French painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
- Briena Svedberg
Known for her work in physical chemistry and the development of the Svedberg equation.
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August 04, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 04, 1961:
- Ancient Egypt - Jubilation of the Heart of Re
- El Salvador - Transfiguration Bank Holiday
- Cook Islands - Constitution Day (celebrations begin on the last Friday in July and last up to 2 weeks.)
- Burkina Faso - Anniversary of the Revolution
- St. Luanus/Lugid
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of priests
- St. Dominic
August 04, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 04, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 31st and August 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 04, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.
August 04, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 04, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
- Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1
- Brook Benton - The Boll Weevil Song
- Brenda Lee - Dum Dum
- Del Shannon - Hats Off To Larry
August 04, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 04, 1961 was You Don't Know by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.
August 04, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 04, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Helen Shapiro - You Don't Know
- Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
- John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me
- Petula Clark - Romeo
- Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise
August 04, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 04, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.
August 04, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 04, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
- Brook Benton - The Boll Weevil Song
- Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1
- Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - The Switch-A-Roo
- Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart
August 04, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 04, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 04, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 04, 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:
August 04, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 04, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on August 04, 1961?
On August 04, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 04, 1961?
On August 04, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 04, 1961?
On August 04, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 4th?
August 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of August. 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 August 4th, such as:
- 2018 - Drone explosions in caracas: venezuela's president nicolas maduro survived an assassination attempt using drones while he was speaking at a military event held in caracas. eight people are hurt.
- 2017 - Danish royal consorts: denmark’s prince henrik has announced that he will not be buried alongside queen margrethe ii at roskilde cathedral, where danish royals are buried since 1559. henrik, a french-born 83-year old, is unhappy with his inequal status as prince consort. according to a spokeswoman for the royal house, margrethe, 77, accepted henrik's decision. margrethe had a specially-designed sarcophagus that was made for them.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: at most 40 government airstrikes hit rebel-held areas in aleppo city, and nearby towns. at least two people were killed by the strikes, which included one on an atareb camp for displaced persons, south-west aleppo. (the national) jan egeland, a un special envoy to syria says there were 44 attacks against hospitals, clinics, and health posts in syria during july alone.
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 August 1961?
August 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.