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May 16, 1961 was the 136th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is May 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 May 16, 1961, who was born and died on May 16, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Runaway by Del Shannon), movies (e.g. The Young Savages, directed by John Frankenheimer), TV series (e.g. Whispering Smith) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 16th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 16, 1961?
- May 16, 1961: What happened on that day?
- May 16, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 16, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 16, 1961?
- May 16, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 16, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- May 16, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 16, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- May 16, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 16, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 16, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 16, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on May 16, 1961?
What day of the week was May 16, 1961?
May 16, 1961 was a Tuesday and it was the 136th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 16, 1961 can also be written as 5/16/1961 in the US and as 16/5/1961 in UK and Europe.
May 16, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 16, 1961:
- 13rd emmy awards: jack benny show, raymond burr and barbara stanwyck
- In hollywood, california, the 13th annual emmy awards are presented, hosted by dick powell and joey bishop. the program of the year: macbeth
- Park chung-hee leads a coup d'etat to overthrow the second republic of south korea.
- Park chung hee takes over in a military coup in south korea.
May 16, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th 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 16, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 16th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 16, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 16, 1961 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 16, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 07:18 am and setting at 10:00 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 16, 1961?
Famous people born on May 16, 1961:
![Kevin McDonald]()
Kevin McDonaldCanadian screenwriter and actor.
- Solveig Dommartin
French-german actress (born 1961).
- Charles Wright
American wrestler.
- Danny Mock
American sports figure, scout for green bay packers football team.
- Nina Arvesen in White Plains
New york, usa.
- Éric Bouvet
- Nina Arvesen
- Félix Rivera
- Davide Tortorella
- Paolo Capodacqua
- The Godfather
- Jean Hanff Korelitz
- Jeannette Rodríguez Delgado
Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:
![Megan Fox]()
Megan FoxAmerican actress and model.
![Pierce Brosnan]()
Pierce BrosnanHe is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.
![Janet Jackson]()
Janet JacksonAmerican actress and recording artist.
![Melanie Lynskey]()
Melanie LynskeyMelanie lynskey is a new zealand actress known for her roles in films such as heavenly creatures and tv shows like two and a half men.
![Tori Spelling]()
Tori SpellingAmerican actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.
![Henry Fonda]()
Henry FondaAmerican actor.
![Joseph Morgan]()
Joseph MorganJoseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...
![Thomas Brodie-Sangster]()
Thomas Brodie-SangsterThomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.
![David Boreanaz]()
David BoreanazDavid boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.
![Danny Trejo]()
Danny TrejoDanny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.
May 16, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 11 months old,
or 755 months and 3 days old,
or 3283 weeks and 3 days old,
or 22984 days old,
if you were born on May 16, 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 16, 1961?
There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 16, 1961.
May 16, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 16, 1961:
- George A. Malcolm
American lawyer and jurist (b. 1881).
- Kiyotake Kawaguchi
- Ralf Törngren
What famous deaths happened on May 16th?
Famous deaths on May 16th:
![Jim Henson]()
Jim HensonAmerican puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.
![Andy Kaufman]()
Andy KaufmanAmerican actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.
![Ronnie James Dio]()
Ronnie James DioAmerican heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).
![Alain Cuny]()
Alain CunyFrench actor.
![Irwin Shaw]()
Irwin ShawAmerican writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).
![Marisa Mell]()
Marisa MellAustrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.
- Verley Tinsley
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.
- Camala Markandaya
Camala Markandaya was a renowned Indian novelist who explored themes of cultural conflict and social change.
- Romaldo Giurgola
Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.
May 16, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 16, 1961:
- Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
- Teacher's Day in Malaysia.
Observances on May 16, 1961:
- International Day of Living Together in Peace
- International Day of Light [UNESCO]
Saints celebrated on May 16, 1961:
- Saint HonorT of Amiens
- Saint Andrew Bobola
- Saint Ubaldus
- Saint Simon Stock
- Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
- Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.
May 16, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 16, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 15th and May 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 16, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.
May 16, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 16, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 15th and May 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Del Shannon - Runaway
- Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
- Gene McDaniels - A Hundred Pounds Of Clay
- Linda Scott - I've Told Every Little Star
- Shep and the Limelites - Daddy's Home
May 16, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.
May 16, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 16, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 15th and May 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Marcels - Blue Moon
- The Temperance Seven - You're Driving Me Crazy
- Floyd Cramer - On The Rebound
- Elvis Presley - Wooden Heart
- Bobby Vee - More Than I Can Say / Staying In
May 16, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 1961 was Mother-In-Law by Ernie K-Doe, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.
May 16, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 16, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 15th and May 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
- The Marcels - Blue Moon
- Del Shannon - Runaway
- Shep And The Limelites - Daddy's Home
- The Shirelles - Mama Said
May 16, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 16, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Young Savages
Release year: 1961
Directed by: John Frankenheimer
Starring: Burt Lancaster, Dina Merrill, Edward Andrews, Vivian Nathan
Country: United States of America
Two Rode Together
Release year: 1961
Directed by: John Ford
Starring: James Stewart, Richard Widmark, Shirley Jones, Linda Cristal
Spare the Rod
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Leslie Norman
Starring: Max Bygraves, Donald Pleasence, Geoffrey Keen, Betty McDowall
Clear Skies
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Grigoriy Chukhray
Starring: Nina Drobysheva, Evgeniy Urbanskiy, Natalya Kuzmina, Vitaliy Konyaev
On the Double
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Melville Shavelson
Starring: Danny Kaye, Dana Wynter, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Margaret Rutherford
May 16, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
Whispering Smith
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Leslie Fenton
Spotlight
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Tom McCarthy
Rob Roy
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Michael Caton-Jones
Amelia
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Mira Nair
The Treasure Seekers
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Juliet May
May 16, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 16, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Journey To Matecumbe
By: Robert Lewis Taylor
WITH ILLUSTRATIONS by JOSEPH PAPIN This book tells the story of an adventure that takes place from the Mississippi River to the Florida Keys.
The Last Of The Just
By: Andre Schwarz-Bart
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 Burnt-Out Case
By: Graham Greene
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
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 Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich
By: William L. Shirer
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"
Who was the US President on May 16, 1961?
On May 16, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1961?
On May 16, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 16, 1961?
On May 16, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about May 16th?
May 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
- 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
- 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),
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.
