Friday August 25, 1961: on this day

August 25, 1961 was the 237th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 25, 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 25, 1961, who was born and died on August 25, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 25, 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 25th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 25, 1961?


August 25, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 237th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 25, 1961 can also be written as 8/25/1961 in the US and as 25/8/1961 in UK and Europe.

August 25, 1961 in August 1961 calendar

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August 25, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 25, 1961:

  • Brazilian president janio quadros, resigns
  • President jânio quadros of brazil resigns after just seven months in power, initiating a political crisis that culminates in a military coup in 1964.

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August 25, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 25th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 25, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 25, 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 25th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 25, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 25, 1961 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 25, 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 25, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:31 pm and setting at 06:41 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 25, 1961?


Famous people born on August 25, 1961:

  • Billy Ray Cyrus
    Billy Ray Cyrus

    Billy ray cyrus is an american singer and actor, best known for his hit single 'achy breaky heart' and for his role as robby stewart on the...

  • Ally Walker
    Ally Walker

    Ally walker is an american tv actress known for her roles in tv series such as 'sons of anarchy' and 'profiler'.

  • Dave Tippett

    Canadian ice hockey player and coach.

  • Joanne Whalley

    English actress.

  • Jared Harris

    Actor.

  • Joanne Whalley-Kilmer

    Manchester, england -- actress (kill me again).

  • Laurent Cabasso
  • Jóannes Jakobsen
  • Gerd Kafka
  • Carlos Muñoz Cobo
  • Hannes Obermair
  • Francesco Scoma
  • Tuija Vuoksiala
  • Eric Willaarts
  • Urs Fehlmann

Whose famous birthday is on August 25th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 25th:

  • Sean Connery
    Sean Connery

    Scottish actor and film legend for his role as agent 007 in "james bond".

  • Blake Lively
    Blake Lively

    Blake lively is an american actress known for her role as serena van der woodsen in the television series gossip girl.

  • Yifei Liu
    Yifei Liu

    Yifei liu is a chinese actress known for her role as mulan in the 2020 live-action adaptation of the disney animated film.

  • Claudia Schiffer
    Claudia Schiffer

    German model and considered the prettiest woman in the world by some.

  • Tim Burton
    Tim Burton

    American filmmaker, whose films have a gothic feel.

  • Rachel Bilson
    Rachel Bilson

    American actress.

  • Elvis Costello
    Elvis Costello

    Elvis costello is a british rock singer known for his distinctive voice and eclectic musical style, blending elements of punk, new wave, and...

  • Jonathan Togo
    Jonathan Togo

    Togo, an american actor, plays the role of ryan wolfe, a police officer, on csi miami (tvaeur(tm), tvaeur(tm), a hit crime series starring...

  • George Wallace
    George Wallace

    American politician, who served three terms as the democratic governor for alabama beginning in 1963.

  • Regis Philbin
    Regis Philbin

    After years of success on the tv talk show "live with regis & kathie lee", an american tv host became a star with his tv game show "who...

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August 25, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 7 months old,

or 751 months and 3 days old,

or 3265 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22861 days old,

if you were born on August 25, 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 25, 1961?

There are 150 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 25th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 25, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 25, 1961.

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August 25, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 25, 1961:

  • Cesare Curcio
  • Morris Travers

What famous deaths happened on August 25th?

Famous deaths on August 25th:

  • Paul Muni
    Paul Muni

    Paul muni was an american actor known for his roles in scarface, the story of louis pasteur, and the life of emile zola.

  • Samantha Smith
    Samantha Smith

    American actress/activist (elizabeth lime street), who dies at the age of 13 (born 1972).

  • Marvin Kaplan
    Marvin Kaplan

    American screenwriter and producer of actor actors.

  • William Hall
    William Hall

    Canadian soldier victoria cross recipient (d. 1904).

  • Michaeal Faraday

    Contributed to the fields of electromagnetism and electrochemistry.

  • Aaliyah Haughton

    Aaliyah was an American singer, actress, and model who was a major figure in R&B and pop music in the 1990s.

  • Petr Neruda

    Chilean poet-diplomat and politician, often considered one of the greatest literary figures of his country.

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August 25, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 25, 1961:

  • Roman festivals - Opiconsivia held in honor of Ops.
  • RC Saints - Genesius of Arles, Saint Louis IX of France, Saint Joseph Calasanz
  • Uruguay - National Day (independence from Brazil in 1825).
  • Philippines - National Heroes' Day.
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August 25, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 25, 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 25, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 25, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 25, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 25, 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 25, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 25, 1961 was You Don't Know by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 25, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 25, 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 25, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 25, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 25, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 25, 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 25, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 25, 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 25, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 25, 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 25, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 25, 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

A Journey To Matecumbe by Robert Lewis Taylor

A Journey To Matecumbe

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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 Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich by William L. Shirer

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich

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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"

The Edge Of Sadness by Edwin O'Connor

The Edge Of Sadness

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"A realistic Christian novel that offers hope in a nonChristian age New England Quarterly" A deeply felt and beautifully expressed work. .

A Nation Of Sheep by William J. Lederer

A Nation Of Sheep

By:

Nation Of Sheep A, William J. Lederer

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Who was the US President on August 25, 1961?

On August 25, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 25, 1961?

On August 25, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 25, 1961?

On August 25, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about August 25th?

August 25th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 25th 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 25th, such as:

  • 2018 - California auction sells a 1962 ferrari 250 gto for $48.4 million. this makes it the most expensive car ever to be sold at auction.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: new zealand has announced the deployment of three additional non-combat military personnel to afghanistan. this increases its military commitment to 13. (reuters) four gunmen attacked a shiite mosque, kabul, afghanistan. at least 20 people were killed.
  • 2016 - Philippine drug war: rodrigo duterte's drug war has claimed 1,900 lives.

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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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Friday August 25, 1961