Tuesday May 09, 1961: on this day

May 09, 1961 was the 129th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 09, 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 09, 1961, who was born and died on May 09, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 09, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Runaway by Del Shannon), movies (e.g. Clear Skies, directed by Grigoriy Chukhray), TV series (e.g. Whispering Smith) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 9th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 09, 1961?


May 09, 1961 was a Tuesday and it was the 129th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 09, 1961 can also be written as 5/9/1961 in the US and as 9/5/1961 in UK and Europe.

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May 09, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 09, 1961:

  • Fcc chairman newton n minow criticizes tv as a vast wasteland
  • Jim gentile of the baltimore orioles becomes the first player in baseball history to hit grand slams in consecutive innings.
  • Us federal communications commission chairman newton n minow criticizes tv as a "vast wasteland".
  • Baltimore orioles' player jim gentile hits two grand slams (nine rbis) versus minnesota twins.

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May 09, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 9th 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 09, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 09, 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 9th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 09, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 09, 1961 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 09, 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 09, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 03:04 am and setting at 03:43 pm.

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 09, 1961?


Famous people born on May 09, 1961:

  • John Corbett
    John Corbett

    John corbett is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as sex and the city and northern exposure.

  • Masako Lackey

    Japanese concert pianist.

  • Sean Altman

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist (rockapella).

  • Rene Capo

    Pinal del rio, cuba -- half-heavyweight judoka (1996 olympics).

  • Bill de Blasio

    Politician.

  • Kaisa Valtakari
  • George Cowie
  • Chip Engelland
  • Glenn Layendecker
  • Tullio Boi
  • Nicolò Anselmi

Whose famous birthday is on May 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 9th:

  • Noah Centineo
    Noah Centineo

    Noah centineo is a popular tv actor known for his roles in teen romantic comedies and dramas.

  • Rosario Dawson
    Rosario Dawson

    Rosario dawson is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as 'rent', 'sin city', and 'men in black ii'.

  • Albert Finney
    Albert Finney

    Albert finney was a british actor known for his roles in films such as tom jones, erin brockovich, and murder on the orient express.

  • Billy Joel
    Billy Joel

    After 15 years of preparation, an american singer was inducted into the songwriters hall of fame.

  • Candice Bergen
    Candice Bergen

    American actress and model.

  • Pierre Desproges
    Pierre Desproges

    French humorist, well-known for his elaborate, eloquent, and, above all, vicious diatribes that criticize everything and everyone.

  • Kevin Peter Hall
    Kevin Peter Hall

    Actor harry & hendersons, dies from aids at age 35.

  • Glenda Jackson
    Glenda Jackson

    British actress, internationally recognized, who won the ny film classics award for 1971, an emmy in 1972 for "queen elizabeth", and oscars...

  • Joan Sims
    Joan Sims

    Actress (carry on behind carry on cleo).

  • Dana Perino
    Dana Perino

    American politician and journalist 27th white house press secretary.

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May 09, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 10 months old,

or 754 months and 19 days old,

or 3281 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22969 days old,

if you were born on May 09, 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 09, 1961?

There are 42 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 9th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 09, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 09, 1961.

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May 09, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 09, 1961:

  • Lady Colin Campbell

    Lady Colin Campbell was a Jamaican athlete who excelled in various sports including tennis and swimming.

  • Carlo Colognatti

What famous deaths happened on May 9th?

Famous deaths on May 9th:

  • Lena Horne
    Lena Horne

    American actress and singer with depth and character.

  • Alice Faye
    Alice Faye

    American actress and singer (d. 1998).

  • Marion Lorne
    Marion Lorne

    Actress (aunt clara bewitched), dies in 1981.

  • Alan King
    Alan King

    American screenwriter and producer of actors (d. 2004).

  • Elizabeth Wilson
    Elizabeth Wilson

    American actress (d. 2015).

  • Joahan Christoph Friedrich von Schiller

    German poet, philosopher, and playwright known for his works such as William Tell.

  • Elliett Grant Watson

    Renowned biologist known for contributions to evolutionary theory.

  • Elizabth Neuffer

    Renowned journalist known for her coverage of war and conflict zones.

  • Niquita Burrell

    American singer known for her soulful voice and hit songs.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 9th

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May 09, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 09, 1961:

  • Russia and some other parts of the former Soviet Union ? Victory Day as the end of the "Great Patriotic War".
  • Our Lady of Flanders
  • Roman Empire ? Feast of the Lemures (See Larvae).
  • Jersey, Guernsey ? Liberation Day (commemorating the end of the German Occupation of the Channel Islands during World War II).
  • European Union ? Europe day, commemorating the "Schuman declaration".

Saints celebrated on May 09, 1961:

  • Saint Tudi
  • Saint Pachomius (died 346)
  • Saint Gerontius (died 501)
  • Saint Carolina
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May 09, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 09, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 8th and May 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 09, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 09, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

May 09, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 09, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

May 09, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 09, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

May 09, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 09, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 8th and May 14th. 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 09, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 09, 1961 was Mother-In-Law by Ernie K-Doe, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

May 09, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 09, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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May 09, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 09, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Clear Skies

Clear Skies

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Grigoriy Chukhray

Starring: Nina Drobysheva, Evgeniy Urbanskiy, Natalya Kuzmina, Vitaliy Konyaev

On the Double

On the Double

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Melville Shavelson

Starring: Danny Kaye, Dana Wynter, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Margaret Rutherford

Goliath Against the Giants

Goliath Against the Giants

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Guido Malatesta

Starring: Brad Harris, Gloria Milland, Fernando Rey, Barbara Carroll

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

May 09, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 09, 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 09, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 09, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Manila Galleon by F. Van Wyck Mason

Manila Galleon

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This is a fantastic tale of the sea, based on George Anson's famous voyage.

Fate Is The Hunter by Ernest K. Gann

Fate Is The Hunter

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Ernest K. Gann's classic memoir gives an intimate and exciting account of the turbulent early days of commercial aviation. Gann takes you into the cockpit and recounts it in his unique style.

The Last Of The Just by Andre Schwarz-Bart

The Last Of The Just

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Andre Schwarz-Bart's The Last of the Just was published in 16 languages and won the prestigious Prix Goncourt. It is widely considered the greatest Holocaust novel.

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich by William L. Shirer

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich

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This definitive history of Hitler's rise is back in hardcover, hailed by The New York Times as "one the most important works historical of our time"

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.

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Who was the US President on May 09, 1961?

On May 09, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 09, 1961?

On May 09, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 09, 1961?

On May 09, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about May 9th?

May 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th 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 9th, such as:

  • 2019 - North korean missile testing: south korean military claims north korea launched an "unidentified" projectile into the sea. this marks the second north korean weapons test in one week.
  • 2018 - Terrorism and violence in indonesia: five officers were killed in a jakarta detention center for terrorists' revolt while a sixth was held hostage. negotiators agree to an audience with the rioters as well as aman abdurrahman (an inmate who heads isil in indonesia), according to a request.
  • 2017 - Syria-united states relations, turkey-united states relations: president donald trump approves an arms agreement with the syrian kurds to aid the syrian democratic forces against the islamic state of iraq (isil) despite opposition from turkey.

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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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Tuesday May 9, 1961