Tuesday August 22, 1961: on this day

August 22, 1961 was the 234th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 22, 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 August 22, 1961, who was born and died on August 22, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 22, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis), movies (e.g. Last Year at Marienbad, directed by Alain Resnais), TV series (e.g. Four Corners) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 22nd, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 22, 1961?


August 22, 1961 was a Tuesday and it was the 234th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 1961 can also be written as 8/22/1961 in the US and as 22/8/1961 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 1961 in August 1961 calendar

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August 22, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 22, 1961:

  • Maris hits his 50th of 61 homers

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August 22, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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

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August 22, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Ox personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 22nd, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 22, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 22, 1961 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 August 22, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 05:00 pm and setting at 03:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 1961.

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Who was born on August 22, 1961?


Famous people born on August 22, 1961:

  • Jennifer Widom

    Renowned for her work in database and internet technologies.

  • Massey Mattingly

    Former professional baseball player known for his exceptional batting skills.

  • Roland Orzabal

    British singer, songwriter, and record producer.

  • Debbi Peterson

    Los angeles, california -- rock drummer (bangles-eternal flame).

  • Andres Calamaro

    Argentinian singer-songwriter and musician.

  • Iain Coucher

    English businessman.

  • John Kidd

    Nfl punter (miami dolphins).

  • Jay Ashton

    Rocker (gene loves jezebel).

  • Marc Deheneffe
  • Uwe Bredow
  • Dennis McKinnon
  • Walter Biagini
  • Miguel Ángel Noro
  • Aleksandr Dvornikov
  • Giuseppe Profiti

Whose famous birthday is on August 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 22nd:

  • Dua Lipa
    Dua Lipa

    Dua lipa is a british pop singer known for hits like 'new rules' and 'don't start now'.

  • James Corden
    James Corden

    James corden is a british comedian and actor, best known for hosting the late late show and for his role in the film into the woods.

  • Kristen Wiig
    Kristen Wiig

    Kristen wiig is an american comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and...

  • Tori Amos
    Tori Amos

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Rodrigo Santoro
    Rodrigo Santoro

    Rodrigo santoro is a brazilian actor known for his roles in popular films such as 300 and love actually.

  • Richard Armitage
    Richard Armitage

    Richard armitage is an english actor known for his roles in the hobbit film series and the tv series north & south.

  • Ray Bradbury
    Ray Bradbury

    American sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known.

  • Honor Blackman
    Honor Blackman

    British actress.

  • Leni Riefenstahl
    Leni Riefenstahl

    Leni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.

  • Micheline Presle
    Micheline Presle

    French actress on film/stage/tv, 1939.

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August 22, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 7 months old,

or 751 months and 6 days old,

or 3266 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22864 days old,

if you were born on August 22, 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 August 22, 1961?

There are 147 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 22, 1961.

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August 22, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 22, 1961:

  • Ida Siekmann
  • Ossian Skiöld

What famous deaths happened on August 22nd?

Famous deaths on August 22nd:

  • Colleen Dewhurst
    Colleen Dewhurst

    Colleen Dewhurst was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.

  • Sebastian Cabot
    Sebastian Cabot

    Actor and singer from english-canadian (d. 1977).

  • Laurelyn Joyner

    Set multiple world records in long jump.

  • Dorotea Mackiewicz

    Pioneering investigative journalist known for her fearless reporting on corruption.

  • Antario Dubois

    Antario Dubois was a renowned French composer and pianist known for his innovative classical music compositions.

  • Fayne Blackwood

    Fayne Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her historical fiction novels that brought to life the stories of forgotten...

  • Arwilda Wimmer

    American actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Yarrow

    Renowned folk singer known for his contributions to the music industry.

  • Maridee Clark

    Renowned actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood films.

  • Jackob Bronowski

    Polish-British mathematician known for his contributions to the history of science.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 22nd

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August 22, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 22, 1961:

  • RC feasts - Mary queen of angels

Observances on August 22, 1961:

  • International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
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August 22, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 22, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 21st and August 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 22, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 22, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 22, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tossin' And Turnin'
  2. - Wooden Heart
  3. - Michael
  4. - Last Night
  5. - I Like It Like That, Part 1

August 22, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 22, 1961 was You Don't Know by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 22, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 22, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Don't Know
  2. - Well I Ask You
  3. - Johnny Remember Me
  4. - Romeo
  5. - Halfway To Paradise

August 22, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 22, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 22, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 22, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Tossin' And Turnin'
  2. - Last Night
  3. - Don't Cry No More
  4. - I Like It Like That, Part 1
  5. - My True Story

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August 22, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 22, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Last Year at Marienbad

Last Year at Marienbad

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Alain Resnais

Starring: Delphine Seyrig, Giorgio Albertazzi, Sacha Pitoëff, Françoise Bertin

Country: United States of America

Victim

Victim

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Basil Dearden

Starring: Dirk Bogarde, Sylvia Syms, Dennis Price, Anthony Nicholls

Country: United States of America

Accattone

Accattone

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Pier Paolo Pasolini

Starring: Franco Citti, Franca Pasut, Silvana Corsini, Paola Guidi

Country: United States of America

Mysterious Island

Mysterious Island

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Cy Endfield

Starring: Michael Craig, Joan Greenwood, Michael Callan, Gary Merrill

Country: United States of America

Night Tide

Night Tide

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Curtis Harrington

Starring: Dennis Hopper, Linda Lawson, Gavin Muir, Luana Anders

August 22, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 22, 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:

Four Corners

Four Corners

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Matthew Myslinski

Merry-Go-Round

Merry-Go-Round

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Rupert Julian

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

August 22, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 22, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Inside Europe Today by John Gunther

Inside Europe Today

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Views of postwar Europe

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 Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford

The Incredible Journey

By:

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.

Life With Women And How To Survive It by Joseph H. Peck

Life With Women And How To Survive It

By:

How to live with women and how you can survive it

Nobody Knows My Name by James Baldwin

Nobody Knows My Name

By:

This collection of essays, written with Baldwin's unflinching honesty and illuminating insights, examines topics such as race relations in America and the role of the writer within society.

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Who was the US President on August 22, 1961?

On August 22, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 1961?

On August 22, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 22, 1961?

On August 22, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about August 22nd?

August 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of August. 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 August 22nd, such as:

  • 2018 - According to senior industry sources, the previously announced initial public offer of saudi aramco was canceled.
  • 2017 - Conflict at ain al-hilweh: three more palestinians were injured in renewed clashes between islamist extremists, the fatah-supported joint palestinian security force and the ain al-hilweh palestinian refuge camp.
  • 2016 - 2016 pacific typhoon season: typhoon mindulle is expected to make landfall close to tokyo, japan. train services and flights will be cancelled. it will arrive one day after typhoon kompasu. (bloomberg),

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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 August 1961?

August 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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