Friday May 12, 1961: on this day

May 12, 1961 was the 132nd day of the year 1961, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 12, 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 12, 1961, who was born and died on May 12, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 12, 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 12th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 12, 1961?


May 12, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 12, 1961 can also be written as 5/12/1961 in the US and as 12/5/1961 in UK and Europe.

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May 12, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 12, 1961:

  • Botvinnik wins world chess championship for third time.

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May 12, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th 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 12, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 12, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on May 12th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 12, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 12, 1961 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 12, 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 12, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:46 am and setting at 07:00 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 12, 1961?


Famous people born on May 12, 1961:

  • Bruce McCulloch
    Bruce McCulloch

    Canadian producer and director of actor.

  • Linnet Taylor

    Bestselling author of mystery novels.

  • Ketty Rouf

    Acclaimed author known for her captivating storytelling.

  • Chino Alonso

    Former Spanish politician known for his contributions to regional politics.

  • Uno Kivimäki

    Finnish journalist known for investigative reporting.

  • Otie McDowell

    Former professional football player who excelled in the sport.

  • Lar Park Lincoln

    American actress.

  • Liam Griffin

    Former CEO of Aer Lingus and current Chairman of AIB Group.

  • Ludo Willems

    Dutch physicist specializing in condensed matter physics.

  • Norbert Burger

    Norbert Burger is a sculptor whose works often explore themes of nature and humanity.

  • Nevin Yıldırım

    Renowned Turkish painter with a unique style.

  • Athanasios Laskaridis

    Greek journalist known for his investigative reporting.

  • Thomas Dooley

    German-american soccer player and manager.

  • Philippe Graton

    Belgian screenwriter and photographer of television, cinema and cartoons.

  • Ray Gillen in Cliffside Park

    New jersey, usa: rocker (badlands-"dreams in the dark").

  • Michael Ramirez

    Cartoonist.

  • Paul Begala

    American political commentator.

  • Ženja Sarandaliev

Whose famous birthday is on May 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 12th:

  • Emilio Estevez
    Emilio Estevez

    Emilio Estevez is an American actor, director, and screenwriter, known for his roles in the Brat Pack films of the 1980s.

  • Rami Malek
    Rami Malek

    Rami malek is an american actor known for his role as elliot alderson in the tv series mr.

  • Ving Rhames
    Ving Rhames

    Ving rhames is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pulp fiction, mission: impossible, and dawn of the dead.

  • Katharine Hepburn
    Katharine Hepburn

    American actress, whose first film appearance was in "a bill of divorcement" (1932) with john barrymore.

  • George Carlin
    George Carlin

    American comedian who started doing tv variety shows and nightclubs in 1966.

  • Gabriel Byrne
    Gabriel Byrne

    Irish actor, film director and producer, film writer, cultural ambassador, and audiobook narrator.

  • Burt Bacharach
    Burt Bacharach

    American composer and pianist of popular music.

  • Jason Biggs
    Jason Biggs

    He was an american actor who first appeared in national commercials at age 5. he was 13 when he won a role on "drexellaeur(tm),s class", a...

  • Malin Akerman
    Malin Akerman

    Swedish-canadian model and actress.

  • Catherine Tate
    Catherine Tate

    English actor, comedian, and writer.

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May 12, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 10 months old,

or 754 months and 17 days old,

or 3281 weeks

or 22967 days old,

if you were born on May 12, 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 12, 1961?

There are 44 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 12, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 12, 1961.

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May 12, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 12, 1961:

  • Tony Bettenhausen
  • Vincenz Müller

What famous deaths happened on May 12th?

Famous deaths on May 12th:

  • Robert Reed
    Robert Reed

    American actor most well-known for his role as paterfamilias mike brady on the tv series "the brady bunch", a funny, corny, and endearing...

  • Monica Zetterlund
    Monica Zetterlund

    Swedish singer and actress (born 1937).

  • Louis Calhern
    Louis Calhern

    American actor and singer (d. 1956).

  • Cornell Borchers
    Cornell Borchers

    Germany -- actress (big lift floodtide, istanbul, istanbul).

  • Lillian Roth
    Lillian Roth

    Actress (animal crackers and alice sweet alice).

  • Elisabeth Bergner
    Elisabeth Bergner

    German actress (b. 1897).

  • Johnye Russell

    Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Jozeph Pilsudski

    Polish statesman who served as Chief of State and First Marshal of Poland.

  • Nillie Sachs

    German-Swedish politician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

  • Solita Solano

    Renowned Mexican painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.

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May 12, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 12, 1961:

  • Day of Finnishness in Finland; Commemoration day of J. V. Snellman.
  • International Nurses Day
  • Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Thailand - Visakha Bucha. (2006) [1]
  • Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2005: the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar.
  • Blessed Imelda
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saints Achilleus and Nereus

Observances on May 12, 1961:

  • International Day of Plant Health [FAO]

Saints celebrated on May 12, 1961:

  • Saint Epiphanius
  • Saint Domitilla
  • Saint Modoald
  • Saint Pancras (died 304), second of the Ice Saints
  • Saint Joan of Portugal
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May 12, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 12, 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 12, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 12, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

May 12, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 12, 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 12, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 12, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

May 12, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 12, 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 12, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 12, 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 12, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 12, 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 12, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 12, 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 12, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 12, 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 12, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 12, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The White Nile by Alan Moorehead

The White Nile

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Enjoy all the excitement and adventure from Alan Moorehead's classic bestseller The White Nile - the daring explorations of the Nile River during the second half the nineteenth century.

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 …

Pomp And Circumstance by Noel Coward

Pomp And Circumstance

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The first novel by the author, a hilarious comedy with absurd dialogue and bizarre situations. This is a wonderfully funny story about the manners and customs of a tropical island.

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.

A Nation Of Sheep by William J. Lederer

A Nation Of Sheep

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Nation Of Sheep A, William J. Lederer

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Who was the US President on May 12, 1961?

On May 12, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 12, 1961?

On May 12, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 12, 1961?

On May 12, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about May 12th?

May 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - Insurgency within the maghreb, 2002-present: gunmen set fire to a catholic church at mass and killed six people in dablo (burkina faso).
  • 2018 - Unrest in burundi (2015-present), 26 people were killed in cibitoke province. according to the country's security minister, an unknown terrorist group was responsible for the attack on civilians living in their homes.
  • 2017 - Paramore, the grammy-winning band, releases after laughter, their fifth album.

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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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