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Wednesday May 17, 1961: on this day
May 17, 1961 was the 137th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 17, 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 17, 1961, who was born and died on May 17, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 17, 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 17th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 17, 1961?
- May 17, 1961: What happened on that day?
- May 17, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 17, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 17, 1961?
- May 17, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 17, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- May 17, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 17, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- May 17, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 17, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 17, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 17, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on May 17, 1961?
What day of the week was May 17, 1961?
May 17, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 137th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 17, 1961 can also be written as 5/17/1961 in the US and as 17/5/1961 in UK and Europe.
May 17, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 17, 1961:
- Fidel castro offers to exchange bay of pigs prisoners for 500 bulldozers.
May 17, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th 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 17, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 17th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 17, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 17, 1961 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 17, 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 17, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 08:04 am and setting at 10:52 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 17, 1961?
Famous people born on May 17, 1961:
- Enya
Enya is an irish singer and songwriter known for her ethereal and atmospheric music, including hits like 'orinoco flow' and 'only time'.
- Roslind Picard
Known for her work in affective computing and wearable technology.
- Justin King
English businessman.
- Jamil Azzaoui
Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist.
- Jean Hanff Korelitz
Novelist.
- Kevin McDonald
Comedian.
- Corey Johnson
- Bryan Elsley
- Trish Cockrem
- Leoš Svárovský
- Bruce Thomas
- Jamil
- Luis Majul
Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:
![Dennis Hopper]()
Dennis HopperAmerican actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".
![Adel Imam]()
Adel ImamAdel imam is an egyptian actor known for his comedic roles in film and television.
![Sugar Ray Leonard]()
Sugar Ray LeonardSugar ray leonard is a retired professional boxer and former undisputed welterweight champion.
![Ross Butler]()
Ross ButlerRoss butler is a tv actor known for his roles in popular series such as 13 reasons why and riverdale.
![Bob Saget]()
Bob SagetBob saget is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as danny tanner on the sitcom full house and as the original host of...
![Derek Hough]()
Derek HoughDerek hough is an american dancer and choreographer, best known for his work on the reality dance competition show 'dancing with the stars'.
![Leven Rambin]()
Leven RambinLeven Rambin is an American actress known for her roles in The Hunger Games and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.
![Nikki Reed]()
Nikki ReedNikki Reed is an American actress, model, and screenwriter, best known for her role as Rosalie Hale in the Twilight Saga film series.
![Craig Ferguson]()
Craig FergusonScots-american comedian, late-night tv host, writer, and director.
![Sasha Alexander]()
Sasha AlexanderSasha alexander is an american television actress known for her roles in ncis and rizzoli & isles.
May 17, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 11 months old,
or 755 months and 1 day old,
or 3283 weeks and 1 day old,
or 22982 days old,
if you were born on May 17, 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 17, 1961?
There are 29 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 17, 1961.
May 17, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 17, 1961:
- Aoki Shigeru
Japanese Prime Minister who served during the post-World War II period.
- French of Cauwelaert
Flemish minister/mayor of antwerp, dies at 81.
- Henri Gagnon
Composer dies at 74.
- Fernand Schammel
- Fritz Baumgarten
- Frans Van Cauwelaert
What famous deaths happened on May 17th?
Famous deaths on May 17th:
![Frank Gorshin]()
Frank GorshinAmerican actor.
![Edward Hardwicke]()
Edward HardwickeEnglish actor (born 1932).
![Bruce Fairbairn]()
Bruce FairbairnCanadian record producer and musician (born 1949).
![Robert Webber]()
Robert WebberActor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74.
![Hugh Burden]()
Hugh BurdenActor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72.
- Kyston Williams
Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.
- Warda Al-Jazairia
Warda Al-Jazairia was an Algerian singer who was known as the 'Flower of Algeria' and was one of the most famous Arab singers of the 20th...
- Zahki Khan
Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.
- Lyndle Smith
Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.
- Geovannie Ramirez
Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
May 17, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 17, 1961:
- Norwegian Constitution Day or Syttende Mai.
- Dfa das Letras Galegas ("Galician Literature Day") ? holiday in Galicia, honouring the Galician language.
- International Day Against Homophobia aka IDAHO
- Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of 'Azaamat (Grandeur) ? First day of the fourth month of the Bahá'f Calendar.
Observances on May 17, 1961:
- UN Global Road Safety Week, 17-23 May (biennial) [WHO]
- World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
Saints celebrated on May 17, 1961:
- Saint Solochon
- Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
- Saint Montanus
- Saint Dietmar
- Saint Pamphamer
- Saint Pamphalon
- Saint Adrian of Alexandria
May 17, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 17, 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 17, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.
May 17, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 17, 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 17, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 17, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.
May 17, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 17, 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 17, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 17, 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 17, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 17, 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 17, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 17, 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 17, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 17, 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 17, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 17, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Science And Government
By: C.P. Snow
"Science and Government" tells the story of one of the most important scientific rivalries of 20th century. Frederick Tizard (a Frederick College chemist) and Sir Henry Tizard (a chemist from Imperial College) are the antagonists.
Fate Is The Hunter
By: Ernest K. Gann
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.
Ring Of Bright Water
By: Gavin Maxwell
The story of Gavin Maxwell and his life with otters off the west coast of Scotland was hailed as a masterpiece in 1960. It remains one of the most beloved books.
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall
By: Gayelord Hauser
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall: A Call to Beauty by Gayelord Houser
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 17, 1961?
On May 17, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 1961?
On May 17, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 17, 1961?
On May 17, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about May 17th?
May 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:
- 2019 - Canada-united states relations, mexico-united states relations: the united states lifted tariffs on steel from canada and mexico.
- 2018 - International military intervention against isil. denmark announces partial withdrawal of its special forces in iraq after the fall of isil.
- 2017 - Bundu dia kongo supporters free their leader and 50 others with an attack on makala prison in kinshasa (democratic republic of the congo).
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.
