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About August 28th, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: Motown releases what would be its first #1 hit, ''Please Mr. Postman'' by The Marvelettes.
- Day of the week: August 28th, 1961 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Shania Twain, Jack Black
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Wooden Heart by Joe Dowell
- #1 UK song: Johnny Remember Me by John Leyton
- Popular movie: Léon Morin, Priest directed by Jean-Pierre Melville
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Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 28, 1961?
- August 28, 1961: What happened on that day?
- August 28, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 28, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 28, 1961?
- August 28, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 28, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- August 28, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 28, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- August 28, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 28, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 28, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 28, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on August 28, 1961?
What day of the week was August 28, 1961?
August 28, 1961 was a Monday and it was the 240th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 28, 1961 can also be written as 8/28/1961 in the US and as 28/8/1961 in UK and Europe.
August 28, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 28, 1961:
- Motown releases what would be its first #1 hit, ''please mr. postman'' by the marvelettes.
August 28, 1961: What were the magazines covers that day?
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August 28, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th 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 28, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 28th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 28, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 28, 1961 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 28, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 09:24 pm and setting at 10:18 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Sep 24, 1961.
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Who was born on August 28, 1961?
Famous people born on August 28, 1961:
![Deepak Tijori]()
Deepak TijoriIndian director and actor.
- Joshua Bloch
Renowned for his work at Sun Microsystems and Google, known for his contributions to the Java programming language.
- Florian Illies
German author known for his works on art and culture.
- Jennifer Coolidge
American actress.
- Cliff Benson
American football player.
- Kim Appleby
English singer-songwriter and actress mel and kim.
- Ian Pont
English cricketer and coach.
- Yolanda Adams
Musician.
- Tom Ford
Designer.
- Mark Curry
Entertainer.
- Saskia Esken
- Daniel Ernest Flores
- Benoît Delhomme
- Vasilīs Fragkias
- Kim Leine
- Roberto Marina
- Francesco Marino
- Francesca Livia Sartori
Whose famous birthday is on August 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 28th:
![Shania Twain]()
Shania TwainShania twain is a canadian country singer known for her hit songs such as 'man! i feel like a woman!' and 'you're still the one'.
![Jack Black]()
Jack BlackJack black is a comedic actor known for his roles in movies such as school of rock, nacho libre, and the kung fu panda series.
![Sheryl Sandberg]()
Sheryl SandbergSheryl sandberg is an american technology executive, author, and billionaire philanthropist known for her role as the chief operating...
![Kay Parker]()
Kay ParkerBritish-american actress.
![David Fincher]()
David FincherAmerican music video and film director.
![Jason Priestley]()
Jason PriestleyVancouver, british columbia -- actor (brandon-beverly hills 90210).
![Amanda Tapping]()
Amanda TappingCanadian actress, producer and director.
![David Soul]()
David SoulAmerican actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.
![Luis Guzmán]()
Luis GuzmánPuerto rican-american producer and actor.
![Emma Samms]()
Emma SammsEnglish actress.
August 28, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 8 months old,
or 752 months and 10 days old,
or 3271 weeks and 2 days old,
or 22899 days old,
if you were born on August 28, 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 28, 1961?
There are 112 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 28, 1961.
August 28, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 28, 1961:
- Thomas Connolly
First baseball umpire to be elected to the hall of fame, is dead.
- Beppo Levi
- Nunzio La Farina
What famous deaths happened on August 28th?
Famous deaths on August 28th:
![John Huston]()
John HustonAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director of film.
![Robert Shaw]()
Robert ShawAmerican conductor and longtime musical director of atlanta symphony.
![Chadwick Boseman]()
Chadwick BosemanAmerican actor and playwright (b. 1976).
![Ruth Gordon]()
Ruth GordonAmerican actress, born in 1915.
![Hazel Dawn]()
Hazel DawnUs singer/actress (under clover margie) dies at 98.
- Rafel Lemkin
Legal scholar and journalist who coined the term 'genocide'.
- Lovel ace
Pioneering astronomer who discovered the first pulsar.
- Rally Jones
Civil rights activist known for her work in voter registration and education.
- Havah Armstrong
Renowned for her work in studying planetary atmospheres.
- Anaissa Jones
Anaissa Jones was a child actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Family Affair'.
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August 28, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 28, 1961:
- Many Christian churches: feast day of Saint Augustine of Hippo.
- Hong Kong: Liberation Day (1945)
August 28, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 28, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 28th and September 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 28, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 1961 was Wooden Heart by Joe Dowell, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.
August 28, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 28, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 28th and September 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Joe Dowell - Wooden Heart
- Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
- The Highwaymen - Michael
- Mar-Keys - Last Night
- Ral Donner - You Don't Know What You've Got (Until You Lose It)
August 28, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 1961 was Johnny Remember Me by John Leyton, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.
August 28, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 28, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 28th and September 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me
- Shirley Bassey - Reach For The Stars / Climb Ev'ry Mountain
- Helen Shapiro - You Don't Know
- Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
- Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise
August 28, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.
August 28, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 28, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 28th and September 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
- Bobby Bland - Don't Cry No More
- Mar-Keys - Last Night
- The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra - My True Story
- Freddy King - San-Ho-Zay
August 28, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 28, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Léon Morin, Priest
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Jean-Pierre Melville
Starring: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Emmanuelle Riva, Irène Tunc, Nicole Mirel
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
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Basil Dearden
Starring: Dirk Bogarde, Sylvia Syms, Dennis Price, Anthony Nicholls
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Cy Endfield
Starring: Michael Craig, Joan Greenwood, Michael Callan, Gary Merrill
Country: United States of America
August 28, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 28, 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:
Ghost Squad
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Joel Souza
Four Corners
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Matthew Myslinski
Merry-Go-Round
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Rupert Julian
Beat the Odds
Release year: 1961
The Younger Generation
Release year: 1961
August 28, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 28, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Making Of The President 1960
By: Theodore H. White
The most famous political story ever told is the epic clash between John F. Kennedy & Richard M. Nixon. This was captured in Theodore White's groundbreaking chronicle The Making of the President 1960.
Life With Women And How To Survive It
By: Joseph H. Peck
How to live with women and how you can survive it
The Spanish Civil War
By: Hugh Thomas
Hugh Thomas's The Spanish Civil War is a masterpiece of historian's art. It remains one of the most fascinating and compelling narratives about one of the most iconic and misunderstood conflicts of the 20th century.
The Winter Of Our Discontent
By: John Steinbeck
The last novel of one America's most loved writers--a story of degeneration and corruption as well as a spiritual crisis. In awarding John Steinbeck 1962 Nobel Prize in Literature, it was stated by the Nobel committee that
Nobody Knows My Name
By: James Baldwin
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.
Who was the US President on August 28, 1961?
On August 28, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1961?
On August 28, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 28, 1961?
On August 28, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 28th?
August 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:
- 2018 - Two people were killed and 35 injured when a suspected improvised explosive device was planted by the bangsamoro islamic freedom fighters detonated at a festival in isulan sultan kudarat, philippines.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war, syrian civil war spillover in lebanon: qalamoun offensive, july-august 2017,: isil militants, along with their families, leave their strongholds at the lebanon-syria border, qalamun mountains, and make way for the deir ez-zor governorate, under syrian military escort. yesterday, warring parties reached a ceasefire.
- 2016 - Moro conflict: supporters of the islamic state of iraq & the levant are freed from a marawi prison in the philippines by islamic state of iraq & the levant militants.
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.
