Monday August 07, 1961: on this day

August 07, 1961 was the 219th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 07, 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 07, 1961, who was born and died on August 07, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 07, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis), movies (e.g. Twenty Plus Two, directed by Joseph M. Newman), TV series (e.g. Four Corners) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 7th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 07, 1961?


August 07, 1961 was a Monday and it was the 219th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 07, 1961 can also be written as 8/7/1961 in the US and as 7/8/1961 in UK and Europe.

August 07, 1961 in August 1961 calendar

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August 07, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 07, 1961:

  • Cosmonaut gherman titov circles earth for a full day in vostok 2
  • Soviet premier khrushchev predicts ussr economy will surpass us
  • Vostok 2 with titov onboard lands in soviet union.

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August 07, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 7th 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 07, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 07, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on August 7th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 07, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 07, 1961 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 07, 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 07, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 02:40 am and setting at 06:14 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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Who was born on August 07, 1961?


Famous people born on August 07, 1961:

  • Carlos Vives
    Carlos Vives

    World music singer.

  • Brian Conley

    English singer and actor.

  • Zander Schloss

    Zander Schloss is a musician who has played with various bands and artists in the punk rock scene.

  • Walter Swinburn

    English jockey and trainer (d. 2016).

  • Yelena Davydova

    Ussr -- gymnist (1980 olympics-gold medalist).

  • Maggie Wheeler

    Tv actress.

  • Michelle Rocca
  • Angelika Aukenthaler
  • Vincent Castellanos
  • Ricardo Graça Mello
  • Maurizio Landini
  • Octavian Morariu
  • Eston Mulenga

Whose famous birthday is on August 7th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 7th:

  • Charlize Theron
    Charlize Theron

    South african-american actress, producer, and model.

  • Wayne Knight
    Wayne Knight

    Wayne knight is an american actor best known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as seinfeld, jurassic park, and toy story 2..

  • David Duchovny
    David Duchovny

    American actor fox mulder is the fbi agent in a tv series called "the x-files" that debuted in 1996.

  • Sydney Penny
    Sydney Penny

    Actress (danninew gidgets, thorn birds and all my children).

  • Charlotte Lewis
    Charlotte Lewis

    Kensington london, england -- actress, golden child, pirates.

  • Garrison Keillor
    Garrison Keillor

    American broadcaster, talk-show host, and author.

  • Megan Gale
    Megan Gale

    Australian actress, model, brand ambassador, fashion designer, and stylist.

  • Brit Marling
    Brit Marling

    American screenwriter and producer of actresses.

  • Anjanette Comer
    Anjanette Comer

    Anjanette Comer is an American actress known for her roles in films and television shows.

  • Abbey Lincoln
    Abbey Lincoln

    Abbey lincoln was an american jazz vocalist, songwriter, and actress known for her powerful and emotive voice, as well as her contributions...

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August 07, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 7 months old,

or 751 months and 22 days old,

or 3268 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22880 days old,

if you were born on August 07, 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 07, 1961?

There are 131 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 7th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 07, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 07, 1961.

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August 07, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 07, 1961:

  • Olga Brunner

What famous deaths happened on August 7th?

Famous deaths on August 7th:

  • Joi Lansing
    Joi Lansing

    American model, actress and nightclub singer (d. 1972).

  • Jonathan Jackson
    Jonathan Jackson

    Instigator of the marin county civic center shootout, brother to black panther george jackson (born 1953).

  • Esther Phillips
    Esther Phillips

    American singer best known for her r&b vocals.

  • Russ Morgan
    Russ Morgan

    Scranton, pennsylvania -- orchestra leader.

  • Grayson Hall
    Grayson Hall

    Grayson Hall was an American actress known for her roles in Dark Shadows and The Night of the Iguana.

  • Brion James
    Brion James

    American actor (born 1945).

  • Ravindra Nath Tagore

    Nobel laureate known for his poetry and music compositions.

  • Kiril Stanilavski

    A pioneering Russian theatre practitioner who developed the Stanislavski method, a system of acting that has had a lasting influence on...

  • Virginia Apgar

    Virginia Apgar was an American physician who developed the Apgar Score, a method used to quickly assess the health of newborn babies.

  • Jonea Purcell

    Made significant contributions to the study of galaxies.

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August 07, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 07, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 7th and August 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 07, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 07, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 07, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 07, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tossin' And Turnin'
  2. - I Like It Like That, Part 1
  3. - Last Night
  4. - Dum Dum
  5. - Hats Off To Larry

August 07, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 07, 1961 was You Don't Know by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 07, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 07, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Don't Know
  2. - Well I Ask You
  3. - Johnny Remember Me
  4. - Romeo
  5. - Halfway To Paradise

August 07, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 07, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 07, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 07, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Tossin' And Turnin'
  2. - I Like It Like That, Part 1
  3. - The Switch-A-Roo
  4. - Last Night
  5. - That's What Girls Are Made For

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August 07, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 07, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Twenty Plus Two

Twenty Plus Two

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Joseph M. Newman

Starring: David Janssen, Jeanne Crain, Dina Merrill, Jacques Aubuchon

Pit and the Pendulum

Pit and the Pendulum

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Roger Corman

Starring: Vincent Price, Barbara Steele, John Kerr, Luana Anders

Country: United States of America

Come September

Come September

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Robert Mulligan

Starring: Rock Hudson, Gina Lollobrigida, Sandra Dee, Bobby Darin

Country: United States of America

The Frightened City

The Frightened City

Release year: 1961

Directed by: John Lemont

Starring: Herbert Lom, Sean Connery, John Gregson, Alfred Marks

Chaudhvin Ka Chand

Chaudhvin Ka Chand

Release year: 1961

Directed by: M. Sadiq

Starring: Waheeda Rehman, Guru Dutt, Rehman, Minoo Mumtaz

August 07, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 07, 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:

Four Corners

Four Corners

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Matthew Myslinski

Merry-Go-Round

Merry-Go-Round

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Rupert Julian

Beat the Odds

Beat the Odds

Release year: 1961

The Younger Generation

The Younger Generation

Release year: 1961

St. Pauli - Landungsbrücken

St. Pauli - Landungsbrücken

Release year: 1961

August 07, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 07, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Russia And The West Under Lenin And Stalin by George F. Kennan

Russia And The West Under Lenin And Stalin

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George F. Kennan – Russia and the West under Lenin, Stalin Rossiia i Zapad pri Lenine i Staline Na Angliiskom Iazyke Publisher: . Year: 1962.

Ring Of Bright Water by Gavin Maxwell

Ring Of Bright Water

By:

The story of Gavin Maxwell and his life with otters off the west coast of Scotland was hailed as a masterpiece in 1960. It remains one of the most beloved books.

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

Inside Europe Today by John Gunther

Inside Europe Today

By:

Views of postwar Europe

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 August 07, 1961?

On August 07, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 07, 1961?

On August 07, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 07, 1961?

On August 07, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about August 7th?

August 7th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 7th 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 7th, such as:

  • 2018 - Drone explosions in caracas, colombia-venezuela relations. venezuelan president nicolas maduro claims that he has "hard proof" that the colombian government attempted to assassinate him on saturday. he will release the evidence later in the day.
  • 2017 - Godzilla in popular culture: haruo nakajima, who played the role of godzilla between 1954 and 1972, has died at the age 88.
  • 2016 - 2016 stabbing of charleroi officers by police: isil claims responsibility in the machete attack on belgium.

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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 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.

Discover how August 1961 calendar looked like.

Monday August 7, 1961