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July 26, 1961 was the 207th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is July 26, 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 July 26, 1961, who was born and died on July 26, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 26, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis), movies (e.g. Chaudhvin Ka Chand, directed by M. Sadiq), TV series (e.g. Merry-Go-Round) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 26th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 26, 1961?
- July 26, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 26, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 26, 1961?
- July 26, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 26, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- July 26, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- July 26, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 26, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 26, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 26, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 26, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on July 26, 1961?
What day of the week was July 26, 1961?
July 26, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 207th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 26, 1961 can also be written as 7/26/1961 in the US and as 26/7/1961 in UK and Europe.
July 26, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 26th 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 July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 26, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 26, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 26th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 26, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 26, 1961 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 26, 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 July 26, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:17 pm and setting at 05:28 am.
The previous full moon was on Jun 28, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jul 27, 1961.
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Who was born on July 26, 1961?
Famous people born on July 26, 1961:
- Cleaster Shepherd
Former professional basketball player known for his skills on the court.
- Gary Cherone
American singer-songwriter (extreme van halen tribe of judah, hurtsmile).
- Marcy Simon
Co-founder of the clothing brand, Urban Decay.
- Raquel Dodge
Brazilian lawyer and former Prosecutor General of Brazil.
- Jean-Pierre Améris
Jean-pierre améris is a french film director known for his work on the film 'romantics anonymous'.
- Grey Thompson
British former track and field athlete, won multiple Olympic gold medals in the heptathlon.
- Felix Dexter
Caribbean-english comedian and actor (d. 2013).
- Andy Connell
English keyboard player and songwriter (swing out sister, a certain ratio).
- Cholo Laurel
Filipino screenwriter and director.
- Gary Cherone in Boston
Massachusetts, usa; heavy-metal vocalist (extreme -- "more than words").
- Yolanda Chen
Moscow, russia -- triple jumper (indoor record).
- Darren Star
Producer.
- Dimitris Saravakos
Greek footballer.
- David Heyman
- Iolanda Čen
- Keiko Matsui
- Sergej Fokin
- Nello Di Costanzo
Whose famous birthday is on July 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 26th:
![Sandra Bullock]()
Sandra BullockAmerican actress and producer.
![Jason Statham]()
Jason StathamJason statham is a british actor known for his roles in action films such as the transporter series and the fast & furious franchise.
![Mick Jagger]()
Mick JaggerBritish singer, songwriter, actor and musician.
![Kate Beckinsale]()
Kate BeckinsaleKate beckinsale is a british actress known for her roles in the underworld film series and for her work in various action and drama films.
![Walter Brennan]()
Walter BrennanWalter brennan was an american actor known for his distinctive voice and performances in over 200 films, winning three academy awards for...
![Taylor Momsen]()
Taylor MomsenTaylor momsen is an american singer and actress known for her role as jenny humphrey in the tv show gossip girl and as the lead vocalist of...
![Kevin Spacey]()
Kevin SpaceyAmerican actor.
![Helen Mirren]()
Helen MirrenBritish actress and winner of a variety of awards.
![Alice Taglioni]()
Alice TaglioniShe was a french actress, of corsican heritage.
![Elizabeth Gillies]()
Elizabeth GilliesElizabeth gillies is an american actress known for her role as jade west on the tv show victorious.
July 26, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 9 months old,
or 753 months and 1 day old,
or 3274 weeks and 3 days old,
or 22921 days old,
if you were born on July 26, 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 July 26, 1961?
There are 91 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 26th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 26, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 26, 1961.
July 26, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 26, 1961:
- Forney Harrison
American journalist known for his investigative reporting.
- Latino Barilli
- Eino Forsström
- Augusto Manzini
What famous deaths happened on July 26th?
Famous deaths on July 26th:
![Olivia de Havilland]()
Olivia de HavillandOlivia de havilland was a british-born actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'gone with the wind' and 'the adventures of...
![June Foray]()
June ForayLegendary voice actress known for voicing many iconic animated characters.
![Russi Taylor]()
Russi TaylorAmerican voice actress (d. 2019).
![Lupe Ontiveros]()
Lupe OntiverosAmerican actress and producer (d.2012).
![Terry Scott]()
Terry ScottBritish actor (born 1927).
![Lilian Harvey]()
Lilian HarveyBritish actress (congress dances).
- Eva Perón
Argentine actress, who was active in radio and films before she married juan peron on 10/21/1945.
- Ikeya Seki
Renowned Japanese astronomer known for his discovery of several comets.
- Tawfiq al-Hakim
Renowned Egyptian playwright known for his works blending Western and Arab influences.
- Yun Wang
Renowned physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 26th
July 26, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 26, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 24th and July 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 26, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 26, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.
July 26, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 26, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 24th and July 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
- Brook Benton - The Boll Weevil Song
- Gary U.S. Bonds - Quarter To Three
- Arthur Lyman Group - Yellow Bird
- Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1
July 26, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 26, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.
July 26, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 26, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 24th and July 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Del Shannon - Runaway
- The Everly Brothers - Temptation
- Ricky Nelson - Hello Mary Lou / Travelin' Man
- Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
- Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise
July 26, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 26, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.
July 26, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 26, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 24th and July 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
- Brook Benton - The Boll Weevil Song
- Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1
- Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Don't Mind
July 26, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 26, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Chaudhvin Ka Chand
Release year: 1961
Directed by: M. Sadiq
Starring: Waheeda Rehman, Guru Dutt, Rehman, Minoo Mumtaz
Tammy Tell Me True
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Harry Keller
Starring: Sandra Dee, John Gavin, Charles Drake, Virginia Grey
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Irwin Allen
Starring: Walter Pidgeon, Joan Fontaine, Barbara Eden, Peter Lorre
Country: United States of America
Francis of Assisi
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Michael Curtiz
Starring: Bradford Dillman, Dolores Hart, Stuart Whitman, Cecil Kellaway
The Honeymoon Machine
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Richard Thorpe
Starring: Steve McQueen, Brigid Bazlen, Jim Hutton, Paula Prentiss
July 26, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 26, 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:
Merry-Go-Round
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Rupert Julian
Beat the Odds
Release year: 1961
The Younger Generation
Release year: 1961
St. Pauli - Landungsbrücken
Release year: 1961
Whispering Smith
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Leslie Fenton
July 26, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 26, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Russia And The West Under Lenin And Stalin
By: George F. Kennan
George F. Kennan – Russia and the West under Lenin, Stalin Rossiia i Zapad pri Lenine i Staline Na Angliiskom Iazyke Publisher: . Year: 1962.
The Sixth Man
By: Jess Stearn
"A shocking investigation into the spread of homosexuality throughout America"
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.
Who was the US President on July 26, 1961?
On July 26, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 26, 1961?
On July 26, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 26, 1961?
On July 26, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about July 26th?
July 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of July. 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 July 26th, such as:
- 2019 - The u.s. department of justice has approved a $26 billion merger of sprint and t-mobile. they will be the third largest mobile network operator in the country if they are successful.
- 2018 - Facebook stock drops 20% (us$118billion), setting a new record for the largest stock market loss in one trading day and the first time that a stock has lost more than $100 billion in one trading day.
- 2017 - According to the defense ministry between 26 and 30 military personnel have died and more than 80 taliban militants were either killed or injured in intense fighting at a kandahar province military base.
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 July 1961?
July 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.
