Tuesday August 08, 1961: on this day

August 08, 1961 was the 220th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 08, 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 08, 1961, who was born and died on August 08, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 08, 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 8th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 08, 1961?


August 08, 1961 was a Tuesday and it was the 220th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 1961 can also be written as 8/8/1961 in the US and as 8/8/1961 in UK and Europe.

August 08, 1961 in August 1961 calendar

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August 08, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 08, 1961:

  • Ham tigercats (cfl) beat the buffalo bills (nfl) 38-21 in hamilton, ontario
  • Verne gagne beats gene kiniski in minneapolis, to become nwa champ

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August 08, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th 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 08, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 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 August 8th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 08, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 08, 1961 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:28 am and setting at 06:57 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 08, 1961?


Famous people born on August 08, 1961:

  • The Edge (U2)

    The edge is a musician and songwriter best known as the guitarist for the rock band u2.

  • Rikki Rockett

    American drummer (poison & devil city angels).

  • Guy Birenbaum

    French journalist, editor, teacher, researcher and political scientist.

  • Daniel House

    American producer and bass player (10 minute warning and skin yard).

  • Bruce Matthews

    Nfl guard / center (houston oilers).

  • Ron Klain

    American lawyer and politician, white house chief of staff.

  • The Edge

    British-irish musician, singer and songwriter.

  • Annemieke Verdoorn

    Actress and singer from the netherlands.

  • Maggie Wheeler

    Actress.

  • Paul Jackson

    Rocker.

  • Simon Weston

    Welsh soldier.

  • Dave Evans
  • The Edge (David Evans)

Whose famous birthday is on August 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 8th:

  • Faye Wong
    Faye Wong

    Faye wong is a chinese singer and actress known for her ethereal voice and influential presence in the chinese music industry.

  • Peyton List
    Peyton List

    Peyton list is an american actress known for her roles in the disney channel series jessie and the film diary of a wimpy kid: rodrick rules.

  • Dustin Hoffman
    Dustin Hoffman

    American actor who created some of the most memorable characters in cinema history, winning two oscars, five oscar nominations and an emmy...

  • Robin Quivers
    Robin Quivers

    American radio personality, author, and co-host of howard sternaeur (tm), the nationally syndicated radio show and cable tv show.

  • Esther Williams
    Esther Williams

    American actress and swimmer, who became a swimming champion and became a leading lady in aquatic extravaganzas during the '50s, '60s and...

  • Keith Carradine
    Keith Carradine

    American actor from a theatre family.

  • Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun

    American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".

  • Roger Penrose
    Roger Penrose

    Mathematician and english physicist.

  • Katie Leung
    Katie Leung

    Katie Leung is a Scottish actress best known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series.

  • Rena Mero
    Rena Mero

    American wrestler.

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August 08, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 8 months old,

or 752 months and 12 days old,

or 3271 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22901 days old,

if you were born on August 08, 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 08, 1961?

There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 08, 1961.

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August 08, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 08, 1961:

  • Genji Ito

    Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.

  • Franc N D Buchman

    Us theology (moral rearms) dies at 83.

  • Charlie Gemora

    Actor who played king kong dies at the age of 58.

  • Mei Lanfang

    Chinese opera performer (born 1894).

What famous deaths happened on August 8th?

Famous deaths on August 8th:

  • Louise Brooks
    Louise Brooks

    Iconic silent film actress known for her bob haircut and roles in Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Olivia Newton-John
    Olivia Newton-John

    An american singer, born in australia.

  • Karen Black
    Karen Black

    American actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.

  • Glen Campbell
    Glen Campbell

    American country and western singer, recording artist, and actor in tv and film.

  • Barbara Bel Geddes
    Barbara Bel Geddes

    Nyc, new york -- actress.

  • Fay Wray
    Fay Wray

    Fay Wray was a renowned actress best known for her role in the classic film 'King Kong'.

  • Richard Deacon
    Richard Deacon

    American actor and singer (d.1984).

  • Alan Napier
    Alan Napier

    American actor, alfred the butler on batman, at 85 years old (born 1903).

  • Ilse Werner
    Ilse Werner

    Actress and singer from the netherlands, german (d. 2005).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 8th

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August 08, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 08, 1961:

  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Dominic de Guzman, priest, (1170-1221).
  • Sweden - Namesday of Queen Silvia, an Official Flag Day.
  • Taiwan: Father's Day. (In Mandarin, Ba Ba means father and 8-8, or August 8).
  • St. Hormisdas
  • St. Smaragdus (and companions)
  • St. Largus
  • St. Cyriacus
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August 08, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 08, 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 08, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 08, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 08, 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 08, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 1961 was You Don't Know by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 08, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 08, 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 08, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 08, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 08, 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 08, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 08, 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 08, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 08, 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 08, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 08, 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.

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.

The Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone

The Agony and the Ecstasy

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Irving Stone's classic biographical novel about Michaelangelo - in which both the artist as well as the man are fully brought to life. This novel is a masterpiece in its own right. It portrays Michelangelo’s passionate, dangerous love life and …

The Winter Of Our Discontent by John Steinbeck

The Winter Of Our Discontent

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The last novel of one America's most loved writers--a story of degeneration and corruption as well as a spiritual crisis. In awarding John Steinbeck 1962 Nobel Prize in Literature, it was stated by the Nobel committee that

A Nation Of Sheep by William J. Lederer

A Nation Of Sheep

By:

Nation Of Sheep A, William J. Lederer

history

Who was the US President on August 08, 1961?

On August 08, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 1961?

On August 08, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 08, 1961?

On August 08, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about August 8th?

August 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Academy awards: academy of motion picture arts and sciences announces changes to the oscars. this includes a shorter ceremony and a category called "most popular film".
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi. the pentagon is looking into conducting airstrikes on marawi. if approved, this would allow the united states to send troops into the area to fight the isis-affiliated maute and other islamist terror groups. later, a spokesperson denied the claims and clarified that the philippines had not requested such an airstrike.
  • 2016 - 2016 ethiopian protests. more than 50 protesters were killed by ethiopian security force forces in the past few days. the government blocked internet access and restricted journalistic access to the country.

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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.

Tuesday August 8, 1961