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About June 28th, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: Phils and SF set then record longest night game (5h11m) 7-7 15 inn tie
- Day of the week: June 28th, 1961 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Kathy Bates, Ji-won Ha
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Quarter To Three by Gary U.S. Bonds
- #1 UK song: Runaway by Del Shannon
- Popular movie: A Woman Is a Woman directed by Jean-Luc Godard
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Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 28, 1961?
- June 28, 1961: What happened on that day?
- June 28, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 28, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 28, 1961?
- June 28, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 28, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- June 28, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 28, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- June 28, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 28, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 28, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 28, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 28, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on June 28, 1961?
What day of the week was June 28, 1961?
June 28, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 179th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 28, 1961 can also be written as 6/28/1961 in the US and as 28/6/1961 in UK and Europe.
June 28, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 28, 1961:
- Phils and sf set then record longest night game (5h11m) 7-7 15 inn tie
June 28, 1961: What were the magazines covers that day?
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June 28, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 28th 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 28, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 28, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on June 28th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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June 28, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 28, 1961 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 28, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:37 pm and setting at 06:43 am.
The previous full moon was on May 30, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jul 27, 1961.
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Who was born on June 28, 1961?
Famous people born on June 28, 1961:
- Deny Johnson
Olympic gold medalist sprinter known for his speed and agility.
- Symere Bysiewicz
Connecticut's Secretary of the State since 2011.
- Jay Schroeder
American professional football player.
- Jeff Malone
American basketball player, who was a pro-basketball player for 13 seasons starting in 1983.
- Mike Lindell
Founder and CEO of MyPillow Inc.
- Kurt Eichenwald
Kurt Eichenwald is an American journalist and author known for his investigative reporting.
- Daylin Leach
Daylin Leach is a politician known for his work in the Pennsylvania State Senate.
- Eliezer Melamed
Israeli author and rabbi.
- Jay Schroeder NFL quarterback (Washington Redskins
Los angeles raiders).
- Leonard Orban
- Carl Sentance
- Kurdt Vanderhoof
- Irina Wanka
- Ramunė Šidlauskaitė
- Marco Antonio Bazzocchi
- Truls Jenssen
- Paolo De Toffol
- Euagoras Christofī
- Claudio Broglia
Whose famous birthday is on June 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 28th:
![Kathy Bates]()
Kathy BatesAmerican actress.
![Ji-won Ha]()
Ji-won HaJi-won ha is a south korean actress known for her roles in popular korean dramas and films.
![John Cusack]()
John CusackJohn cusack is an american actor known for his roles in iconic 80s and 90s films such as 'say anything' and 'high fidelity'.
![Sabrina Ferilli]()
Sabrina FerilliItalian actress, seen in films that are lighthearted and funny such as "the sky is always blue" and "august holliday.
![Mel Brooks]()
Mel BrooksAmerican screenwriter, comedian and actor.
![Gilda Radner]()
Gilda RadnerAmerican comedian on film and stage who created a collection of funny characters for tv's "saturday night live".
![Alessandro Nivola]()
Alessandro NivolaAmerican producer and actor, who has appeared in feature films like american hustle.
![Alice Krige]()
Alice KrigeSouth africa -- actress (chariots of fire, ladykiller).
![Steve Burton]()
Steve BurtonAmerican actor.
![John Inman]()
John InmanBritish actor, born in 13 years.
June 28, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 10 months old,
or 754 months and 12 days old,
or 3280 weeks and 2 days old,
or 22962 days old,
if you were born on June 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 June 28, 1961?
There are 49 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 28, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 28, 1961.
June 28, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 28, 1961:
- Maneca
- Arthur Allers
- Cesare Zanzottera
What famous deaths happened on June 28th?
Famous deaths on June 28th:
![Rod Serling]()
Rod SerlingAmerican radio and television script writer.
![Stanley Baker]()
Stanley BakerActor (accident guns of navarone), died at 49.
![Robert Byrd]()
Robert ByrdAmerican politician.
![Meshach Taylor]()
Meshach TaylorAmerican actor and singer (d. 2014.
- James Madison
American politician who contributed to the details and philosophy of the new form government being created for the revolutionary u.s.
- Terilynn Shaw
Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that touched the hearts of many.
- Dracen Dragonscale
Dracen Dragonscale was a pioneering alchemist who developed several groundbreaking potions and elixirs that revolutionized the field of...
- Mihail Tal
Mihail Tal was a Latvian-Soviet chess grandmaster and the eighth world chess champion.
- Allin
American professional wrestler known for his wild and unpredictable behavior.
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June 28, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 28, 1961:
- Feast of St Irenaeus of Lyon
- Vidovdan, Orthodox religious holiday commemorating St. Vitus
- National Handshake Day
June 28, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 28, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 26th and July 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 28, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 28, 1961 was Quarter To Three by Gary U.S. Bonds, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.
June 28, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 28, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 26th and July 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Gary U.S. Bonds - Quarter To Three
- Dee Clark - Raindrops
- Pat Boone - Moody River
- Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
- Ricky Nelson - Travelin' Man
June 28, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 28, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.
June 28, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 28, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 26th and July 2nd. 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
June 28, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 28, 1961 was Every Beat Of My Heart by Pips, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.
June 28, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on June 28, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 26th and July 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart
- Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
- Ben E. King - Stand By Me
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Don't Mind
- Dee Clark - Raindrops
June 28, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 28, 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 28, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 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:
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 28, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 28, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Don'T Tell Alfred
By: Nancy Mitford
Fanny, the quiet observant narrator of Nancy Mitford’s two most famous novels, takes center stage in this hilarious comedy. Fanny Wincham was last seen as a young girl in The Pursuit of Love and Love.
Reality In Advertising
By: Rosser Reeves
Rarely has an advertising book caused such a stir as this amazing account of the principles behind successful advertising. Reality in Advertising, published in 1961, was listed for several weeks.
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 June 28, 1961?
On June 28, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 28, 1961?
On June 28, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 28, 1961?
On June 28, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about June 28th?
June 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 indanan bombings - two suicide bombers set off their bombs in sulu (philippines), killing four soldiers as well as two civilians. isil claims responsibility.
- 2018 - 2018 uy aviation king air c90 crashes: four people were killed in a light aircraft crash in mumbai's ghatkopar, india.
- 2017 - Type 055 destroyer: china’s state-run global times newspaper reports that the type 055 destroyer was launched at the jiangnan shipyard, shanghai. it is a 10,000-ton "new-generation" warship.
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.
