Thursday August 31, 1961: on this day
August 31, 1961 was the 243rd day of the year 1961, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 31, 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 31, 1961, who was born and died on August 31, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Wooden Heart by Joe Dowell), movies (e.g. Léon Morin, Priest, directed by Jean-Pierre Melville), TV series (e.g. Ghost Squad) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 31st, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 31, 1961?
- August 31, 1961: What happened on that day?
- August 31, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 31, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 31, 1961?
- August 31, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 31, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- August 31, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 31, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- August 31, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 31, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 31, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 31, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on August 31, 1961?
What day of the week was August 31, 1961?
August 31, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 31, 1961 can also be written as 8/31/1961 in the US and as 31/8/1961 in UK and Europe.
August 31, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st 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 31, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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August 31, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 31, 1961 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 10:36 pm and setting at 01:32 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Sep 24, 1961.
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Get your map!Who was born on August 31, 1961?
Famous people born on August 31, 1961:
- Magnus Ilmjärv
Estonian author and historian.
- Kieran Crowley
New zealand rugby player.
- David Chastain
Heavy metal rocker (chastain, "rule of wasteland").
- Lisa Waltz
- Dīmītrios Tsionanīs
- Francesca Martini
- Leonardo D'Ascenzo
- Francesca Grimaldi
- Anri
- Tonino Picula
- Ioan Gyuri Pascu
- Emilio Lovera
Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:
- Richard Gere
American actor.
- Chris Tucker
American actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.
- James Coburn
American actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.
- Marcia Clark
American lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.
- Itzhak Perlman
Israeli-american violinist and conductor.
- William Saroyan
American author of short stories, novels, and plays.
- Eldridge Cleaver
Afro-american militant black activist from the '60s.
- Buddy Hackett
American comedian and actor (d. 2003).
- Arthur Godfrey
American entertainer.
- Richard Basehart
American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.
August 31, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 7 months old,
or 751 months and 20 days old,
or 3268 weeks and 2 days old,
or 22878 days old,
if you were born on August 31, 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 31, 1961?
There are 133 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 31, 1961.
August 31, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 31, 1961:
- Michele Cozzoli
- Roberto Ciaramella
What famous deaths happened on August 31st?
Famous deaths on August 31st:
- Max Bygraves
British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.
- David Farrar
Forest gate, england -- actor.
- Michael Constantine
Greek-american actor (b. 1927).
- Sally Rand
Hickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).
- Charles Delaney
Dies at 67.
- Charlot Baudelaire
Influential poet known for his symbolist style.
- John Bunyan
English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).
- Leili Behbahani
Prominent Iranian poet known for her modernist poetry.
- Rockney Marciano
Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.
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August 31, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 31, 1961:
- Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
- Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
- Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
- Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
- Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus
Observances on August 31, 1961:
- International Day for People of African Descent
August 31, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 31, 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 31, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1961 was Wooden Heart by Joe Dowell, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.
August 31, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 31, 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 31, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 1961 was Johnny Remember Me by John Leyton, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.
August 31, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 31, 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 31, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.
August 31, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 31, 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 31, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 31, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 31, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 31, 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:
August 31, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 31, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on August 31, 1961?
On August 31, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1961?
On August 31, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 31, 1961?
On August 31, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 31st?
August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
- 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
- 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.
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.