Sunday July 16, 1961: on this day

July 16, 1961 was the 197th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is July 16, 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 July 16, 1961, who was born and died on July 16, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 16, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis), movies (e.g. Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, directed by Irwin Allen), TV series (e.g. Beat The Odds) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 16th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 16, 1961?


July 16, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 197th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 1961 can also be written as 7/16/1961 in the US and as 16/7/1961 in UK and Europe.

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July 16, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 16, 1961:

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July 16, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 16, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 16, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on July 16th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 16, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 16, 1961 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 16, 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 July 16, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 09:09 am and setting at 10:38 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 28, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jul 27, 1961.

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Who was born on July 16, 1961?


Famous people born on July 16, 1961:

  • Tinya Cox

    American Democratic Party member.

  • Forest Whitaker

    Actor.

  • Scott Ritter

    Public servant.

  • Fabrice Brégier
  • Paulus Hochgatterer
  • Richard Daddy Owobokiri
  • Claudio Crippa
  • Renê Weber

Whose famous birthday is on July 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 16th:

  • Barbara Stanwyck
    Barbara Stanwyck

    Four times, an american actress was nominated for the oscar: "stella dallas," 1937, 1942, "ball of fire," 1941, and 1944.

  • Katrina Kaif
    Katrina Kaif

    Katrina kaif is a british actress and model known for her work in bollywood films.

  • Corey Feldman
    Corey Feldman

    Corey feldman is a well-known american actor and musician, best known for his roles in popular 1980s films such as the goonies and stand by...

  • Phoebe Cates
    Phoebe Cates

    Phoebe cates is a former american actress known for her roles in popular 1980s films such as 'fast times at ridgemont high' and 'gremlins'.

  • Will Ferrell
    Will Ferrell

    American comedian and actor who started his career on "saturday night live.

  • Ginger Rogers
    Ginger Rogers

    American actress and dancer, rogers was a glamour queen who wore chic clothes and sounded down-to-earth vowels.

  • Michael Flatley
    Michael Flatley

    A talented irish-american dancer taps at a staggering 28 taps per second.

  • Rubén Blades
    Rubén Blades

    Actor and singer-songwriter from panama.

  • Chris Pontius
    Chris Pontius

    American actor and jackass cast member.

  • Faye Grant
    Faye Grant

    American actress.

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July 16, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 8 months old,

or 752 months and 13 days old,

or 3271 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22902 days old,

if you were born on July 16, 1961.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 16, 1961?

There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 16, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 16, 1961.

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July 16, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 16, 1961:

  • [Louise] Sophie M E de Vries

    Actress (english prof), passes away at 88.

  • Andrea Oggioni
  • George Jivaji Rao Scindia di Gwalior

What famous deaths happened on July 16th?

Famous deaths on July 16th:

  • Patrick Dewaere
    Patrick Dewaere

    French leading man in films of the 1970s.

  • Harry Chapin
    Harry Chapin

    American singer, musician, trumpeter, and guitarist.

  • James Gammon
    James Gammon

    American actor (born in 1940).

  • Patsy Ruth Miller
    Patsy Ruth Miller

    Actress (wide open sap twin beds, sap), dies at 91.

  • Meli Lorca

    Acclaimed author of several best-selling novels.

  • Lynnon Frost

    Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Carols Cruz

    Iconic Brazilian samba singer and actress.

  • Felma Hertz

    Contributed to the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.

  • Jhonnie Winter

    Jhonnie Winter was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, and one of the greatest blues guitarists of all time.

  • Nguyen Du

    Vietnamese poet best known for writing 'The Tale of Kieu'.

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July 16, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 16, 1961:

  • Botswana - President's Day (2nd day)
  • Catholic - Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
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July 16, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 16, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 10th and July 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 16, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 16, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

July 16, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 16, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 10th and July 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tossin' And Turnin'
  2. - The Boll Weevil Song
  3. - Quarter To Three
  4. - Raindrops
  5. - Every Beat Of My Heart

July 16, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 16, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

July 16, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 16, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 10th and July 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Runaway
  2. - Temptation
  3. - Hello Mary Lou / Travelin' Man
  4. - Well I Ask You
  5. - Halfway To Paradise

July 16, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 16, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

July 16, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 16, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 10th and July 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Tossin' And Turnin'
  2. - The Boll Weevil Song
  3. - Every Beat Of My Heart
  4. - Quarter To Three
  5. - Raindrops

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July 16, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 16, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Irwin Allen

Starring: Walter Pidgeon, Joan Fontaine, Barbara Eden, Peter Lorre

Country: United States of America

Francis of Assisi

Francis of Assisi

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Bradford Dillman, Dolores Hart, Stuart Whitman, Cecil Kellaway

The Honeymoon Machine

The Honeymoon Machine

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Richard Thorpe

Starring: Steve McQueen, Brigid Bazlen, Jim Hutton, Paula Prentiss

A Woman Is a Woman

A Woman Is a Woman

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jean-Luc Godard

Starring: Anna Karina, Jean-Claude Brialy, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Henri Attal

Country: United States of America

Striped Trip

Striped Trip

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Vladimir Fetin

Starring: Aleksey Gribov, Ivan Dmitriev, Margarita Nazarova, Evgeniy Leonov

July 16, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 16, 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:

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

Whispering Smith

Whispering Smith

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Leslie Fenton

July 16, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 16, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford

The Incredible Journey

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Their instincts told them to go west. So the Labrador retriever, the bull terrier, and the Siamese, a young Labrador retriever set off through Canada.

Profiles In Courage by John F. Kennedy

Profiles In Courage

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John F. Kennedy's Profiles in Courage was written in 1955 by the junior senator of Massachusetts. It served as a clear call to all Americans.

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.

The Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone

The Agony and the Ecstasy

By:

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 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.

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Who was the US President on July 16, 1961?

On July 16, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 16, 1961?

On July 16, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 16, 1961?

On July 16, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about July 16th?

July 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of July. 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 July 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: airstrikes by the syrian government targeting residential areas in jisr al-shughur and khan shaykhun in idlib province kill at least nine civilians, and injure fourteen others.
  • 2018 - 2015-2018 iraqi protests - demonstrations in iraq leave many people dead and create mass unrest.
  • 2017 - Jodie whittaker will replace peter capaldi in the 13th doctor's incarnation, making her the first woman to assume the role of doctor who's science fiction television series.

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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 July 1961?

July 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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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