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May 30, 1961 was the 150th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is May 30, 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 May 30, 1961, who was born and died on May 30, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 30, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Travelin' Man by Ricky Nelson), movies (e.g. The Last Sunset, directed by Robert Aldrich), TV series (e.g. St. Pauli - Landungsbrücken) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 30th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 30, 1961?
- May 30, 1961: What happened on that day?
- May 30, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 30, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 30, 1961?
- May 30, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 30, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- May 30, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 30, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- May 30, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 30, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 30, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 30, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 30, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on May 30, 1961?
What day of the week was May 30, 1961?
May 30, 1961 was a Tuesday and it was the 150th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 30, 1961 can also be written as 5/30/1961 in the US and as 30/5/1961 in UK and Europe.
May 30, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 30, 1961:
- Maris hits his 10th and 11th of 61 hrs
- Dutch dc-8 crashes after takeoff at lisbon, portugal, 62 die.
- The long-time dominican dictator rafael trujillo is assassinated in santo domingo, dominican republic.
- In france, rebel generals maurice challe and andre zelelr are sentenced to 15 years in prison.
- South africa officially leaves the commonwealth of nations.
- President john f. kennedy and charles de gaulle meet in paris.
- Viasa flight 897 crashes after takeoff from lisbon airport, killing 61.
May 30, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 30th is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 30, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 30, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 30th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 30, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 30, 1961 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 30, 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 May 30, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 08:50 pm and setting at 06:58 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1961.
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Who was born on May 30, 1961?
Famous people born on May 30, 1961:
- Harry Enfield
English actor, director, and screenwriter.
- Kitty Carruthers
American ice skater, of welsh-lebanese heritage, adopted into a loving, close family.
- Bob Yari
Iranian-american director and producer.
- Melissa Etheridge
Musician.
- Ralph Carter in New York City
New york, usa.
- Ralph Carter
Tv actor.
- Ella Arolovich in Leningrad
Ussr; model.
- Gianrico Carofiglio
- Craig Bockhorn
- Pierina Correa
- Luciano De Paola
- Jan Matouš
- Valérie Letarte
Whose famous birthday is on May 30th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 30th:
![Benny Goodman]()
Benny GoodmanBenny goodman was a renowned american jazz clarinetist and bandleader, known as the 'king of swing' for popularizing the swing music genre.
![Kirti Kulhari]()
Kirti KulhariIndian actress known for her work in Bollywood films and web series.
![Mark Sheppard]()
Mark SheppardMark sheppard is a british-american actor known for his roles in tv shows such as supernatural, battlestar galactica, and doctor who.
![Ted McGinley]()
Ted McGinleyTed mcginley is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as happy days, married.
![Idina Menzel]()
Idina MenzelIdina menzel is an american singer and actress known for her roles in broadway musicals and for voicing elsa in the animated film frozen.
![Agnès Varda]()
Agnès VardaBelgian film director jacques demy is married to another director jacques demy.
![Jennifer Ellison]()
Jennifer EllisonEnglish singer, model, actress.
![Mel Blanc]()
Mel BlancAmerican voiceover king and provider of voices on over 3,000 cartoons featuring nearly 400 characters.
![Ruta Lee]()
Ruta LeeCanadian-american actress and dancer who has appeared in more than 300 tv roles.
![Keir Dullea]()
Keir DulleaAmerican actor.
May 30, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 10 months old,
or 754 months and 20 days old,
or 3281 weeks and 3 days old,
or 22970 days old,
if you were born on May 30, 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 May 30, 1961?
There are 41 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 30th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 30, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 30, 1961.
May 30, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 30, 1961:
- Arcadio Larrea
Ecuadorian statesman who served as President of Ecuador.
- Rafael Trujillo
Dominican dictator who ruled the Dominican Republic for over 30 years.
- Rafael L Trujillo Molina
At age 69, dictator of dominican republic (1930-1961).
- Rafael Leonidas Trujillo
Dominican republic dictator (born in 1891).
- Joseph Pearman
- Werner Richard Heymann
- Antonio Powolny
What famous deaths happened on May 30th?
Famous deaths on May 30th:
![Jean-Claude Brialy]()
Jean-Claude BrialyAumale, algeria -- actor.
![Ella Raines]()
Ella RainesActress (uncle harry runaround, impact), is killed at 66.
![Joan Lorring]()
Joan LorringHong kong-american actress, singer (d. 2014.
![Clarice Taylor]()
Clarice TaylorVirginia, united states -- actress.
![Claude Rains]()
Claude RainsActor (invisible man) dies at 77.
![Robert Sterling]()
Robert SterlingNewcastle, pennsylvania -- actor (george kirby adventures of topper).
- Samanthan Jones
Prolific writer known for her impactful storytelling.
- Peter Paul Rubens
A Flemish painter who was a proponent of Flemish Baroque tradition and is well known for his voluptuous female figures.
- Kelaya Singh
Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research.
- Voltaire Arouet
Voltaire was a French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher known for his advocacy of civil liberties, freedom of religion, and...
May 30, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 30, 1961:
- Peru ? National Potato Day [1].
- United States ? Memorial Day (originally ? currently last Monday in May).
- Trinidad and Tobago ? Indian Arrival Day(National Holiday).
Saints celebrated on May 30, 1961:
- Saint Reinhilde
- Saint Ferdinand III
- Saint Gabinus
- Saint Jeanne d'Arc
May 30, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 30, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 29th and June 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 30, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 30, 1961 was Travelin' Man by Ricky Nelson, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.
May 30, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 30, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 29th and June 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ricky Nelson - Travelin' Man
- Shep and the Limelites - Daddy's Home
- Roy Orbison - Running Scared
- The Shirelles - Mama Said
- Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
May 30, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 30, 1961 was Surrender by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.
May 30, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 30, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 29th and June 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - Surrender
- Del Shannon - Runaway
- The Shadows - Frightened City
- Clarence 'Frogman' Henry - But I Do
- Bobby Vee - More Than I Can Say / Staying In
May 30, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 30, 1961 was Stand By Me by Ben E. King, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.
May 30, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 30, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 29th and June 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ben E. King - Stand By Me
- Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
- The Shirelles - Mama Said
- Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart
- Shep And The Limelites - Daddy's Home
May 30, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 30, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Last Sunset
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Robert Aldrich
Starring: Rock Hudson, Kirk Douglas, Dorothy Malone, Joseph Cotten
Country: United States of America
Misty
Release year: 1961
Directed by: James B. Clark
Starring: David Ladd, Arthur O'Connell, Pam Smith, Anne Seymour
Wild in the Country
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Philip Dunne
Starring: Elvis Presley, Hope Lange, Tuesday Weld, Millie Perkins
The Deadly Companions
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Sam Peckinpah
Starring: Maureen O'Hara, Brian Keith, Steve Cochran, Chill Wills
A Raisin in the Sun
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Daniel Petrie
Starring: Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil, Ruby Dee, Diana Sands
Country: United States of America
May 30, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 30, 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:
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
Amelia
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Mira Nair
May 30, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 30, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall
By: Gayelord Hauser
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall: A Call to Beauty by Gayelord Houser
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.
The Agony and the Ecstasy
By: Irving Stone
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 …
Who was the US President on May 30, 1961?
On May 30, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 30, 1961?
On May 30, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 30, 1961?
On May 30, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about May 30th?
May 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th day of the month of May. 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 May 30th, such as:
- 2019 - A bomb explodes in cucuta, colombia, near the border to venezuela. at least 12 people are injured.
- 2018 - Ukrainian crisis: arkady bachenko, who was assassinated in kiev, ukraine yesterday, claims that the assassination had been staged.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war: al-faqma ice-cream parlor bombing: 13 people are killed and 24 injured in a car bomb explosion at a popular ice-cream parlor in central baghdad. the attack was claimed by isil.
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 May 1961?
May 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
