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June 21, 1961 was the 172nd day of the year 1961, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is June 21, 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 June 21, 1961, who was born and died on June 21, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 21, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Moody River by Pat Boone), movies (e.g. A Woman Is a Woman, directed by Jean-Luc Godard), TV series (e.g. The Younger Generation) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 21st, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 21, 1961?
- June 21, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 21, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 21, 1961?
- June 21, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 21, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- June 21, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 21, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- June 21, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 21, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 21, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 21, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 21, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on June 21, 1961?
What day of the week was June 21, 1961?
June 21, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 172nd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 21, 1961 can also be written as 6/21/1961 in the US and as 21/6/1961 in UK and Europe.
June 21, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 21st 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 June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 21, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 21, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on June 21st, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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June 21, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 21, 1961 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 21, 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 June 21, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 01:12 pm and setting at 01:34 am.
The previous full moon was on May 30, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1961.
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Who was born on June 21, 1961?
Famous people born on June 21, 1961:
- Manu Chao
He is a french singer who founded "la mano negra" he sings in french and sapanish as well as italian, portuguese, english, spanish, and...
- Kiko Matamoros
Kiko Matamoros is a Spanish politician who has served as a member of the Congress of Deputies since 2004.
- Sascha Konietzko
German keyboard player and producer (kmfdm mdfk excessive force schwein, kgc).
- Kip Winger
American producer and guitarist (winger), singer-songwriter.
- Iztok Mlakar
Slovenian actor and singer-songwriter.
- Joko Widodo
Indonesian businessman and politician, 7th president of indonesia.
- Karen Barber
English ice dancer.
- Arlette Holsters
Dutch pro-equestrian, competitor in atlanta olympics 1996, placing 18th for individual dressage.
- Emir Turam
- Ernesto Magorno
- Giovanni Agosti
- Luis de la Fuente
- Lamberto Magrini
- Manu Chao (José-Manuel Chao
Whose famous birthday is on June 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 21st:
![Jean-Paul Sartre]()
Jean-Paul SartreFrench author, philosopher, essayist, playwright, and novelist.
![Juliette Lewis]()
Juliette LewisAmerican actress, whose performance in martin scorseseaeur (tm)'s "cape fear", earned her an oscar nomination.
![Edward Snowden]()
Edward SnowdenAn american ex-technical contractor and central intelligence agency employee (cia), who was a contractor for nsa before disclosing details...
![Benazir Bhutto]()
Benazir BhuttoA pakistani politician and the first female leader of islam.
![Jane Russell]()
Jane RussellAmerican actress who rose to fame after a controversy over her breasts.
![Meredith Baxter]()
Meredith BaxterAmerican actress, daughter of whitney blake, actress and radio announcer ted baxter.
![Ian McEwan]()
Ian McEwanBritish writer.
![Tony Scott]()
Tony ScottEnglish-american producer and director (d. 2012).
![Ron Ely]()
Ron ElyAmerican actor best known for his role as tarzan on tv from 1966-1969.
![Judy Holliday]()
Judy HollidayAmerican actress, winner of the oscar in 1950 for best actress for "born yesterday".
June 21, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 10 months old,
or 754 months and 4 days old,
or 3279 weeks and 1 day old,
or 22954 days old,
if you were born on June 21, 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 June 21, 1961?
There are 57 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 21, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 21, 1961.
June 21, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 21, 1961:
- Walter Marciano
What famous deaths happened on June 21st?
Famous deaths on June 21st:
![Carroll O'Connor]()
Carroll O'ConnorCarroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.
![Soad Hosny]()
Soad HosnyEgyptian actress and singer (b. 1942).
![Elliott Reid]()
Elliott ReidAmerican screenwriter and actor (d. 2013).
- Charles Krauthammer
Pulitzer Prize-winning conservative political commentator and columnist.
- Niccolas Machiavelli
Niccolas Machiavelli was an Italian philosopher and political theorist who is best known for his work 'The Prince'.
- Husayn Ibn Sina
Renowned Persian polymath known for his contributions to medicine and philosophy.
- Daliya Rabikovitch
Israeli poet known for her powerful and emotional works.
- Demitris Christofias
Former President of Cyprus.
- Inigo Jones
The queen's house was designed by an english architect (d. 1652).
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June 21, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on June 21, 1961:
- International Day of Yoga
- International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice
June 21, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 21, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 19th and June 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 21, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 21, 1961 was Moody River by Pat Boone, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.
June 21, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 21, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 19th and June 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Pat Boone - Moody River
- Ricky Nelson - Travelin' Man
- Gary U.S. Bonds - Quarter To Three
- Ben E. King - Stand By Me
- Dee Clark - Raindrops
June 21, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 21, 1961 was Surrender by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.
June 21, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 21, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 19th and June 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - Surrender
- Del Shannon - Runaway
- The Shadows - Frightened City
- Clarence 'Frogman' Henry - But I Do
- Bobby Vee - More Than I Can Say / Staying In
June 21, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 21, 1961 was Stand By Me by Ben E. King, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.
June 21, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on June 21, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 19th and June 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ben E. King - Stand By Me
- Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart
- Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Don't Mind
- Brook Benton - The Boll Weevil Song
June 21, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 21, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Vladimir Fetin
Starring: Aleksey Gribov, Ivan Dmitriev, Margarita Nazarova, Evgeniy Leonov
Fanny
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Joshua Logan
Starring: Leslie Caron, Maurice Chevalier, Charles Boyer, Horst Buchholz
Flame in the Streets
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Roy Ward Baker
Starring: John Mills, Sylvia Syms, Brenda de Banzie, Earl Cameron
The Colossus of Rhodes
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Sergio Leone
Starring: Rory Calhoun, Lea Massari, Georges Marchal, Conrado San Martín
June 21, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 21, 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:
The Younger Generation
Release year: 1961
St. Pauli - Landungsbrücken
Release year: 1961
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
June 21, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 21, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Sixth Man
By: Jess Stearn
"A shocking investigation into the spread of homosexuality throughout America"
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.
Sketches From Life
By: Dean Acheson
These pages are full of famous men that Mr. Acheson knows and has cherished for the most part.
Life With Women And How To Survive It
By: Joseph H. Peck
How to live with women and how you can survive it
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 …
Who was the US President on June 21, 1961?
On June 21, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 21, 1961?
On June 21, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 21, 1961?
On June 21, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about June 21st?
June 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of June. 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 June 21st, such as:
- 2019 - Ten civilians are killed in an explosion by a suicide bomber in a crowd of shia muslims in eastern baghdad.
- 2018 - North korea-united states relations. north korea and weapons.
- 2017 - Conflict in moro: the bangsamoro islamic freedom fighters rebels invade a school at pigcawayan (north cotabato), philippines and take hostages civilians.
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 June 1961?
June 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.
