Sunday May 07, 1961: on this day

May 07, 1961 was the 127th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 07, 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 07, 1961, who was born and died on May 07, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 07, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Runaway by Del Shannon), movies (e.g. Parrish, directed by Delmer Daves), TV series (e.g. Whispering Smith) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 7th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 07, 1961?


May 07, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 127th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 07, 1961 can also be written as 5/7/1961 in the US and as 7/5/1961 in UK and Europe.

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May 07, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 07, 1961:

  • Ruth jessen wins lpga peach blossom golf open.

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May 07, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 7th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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 07, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 07, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on May 7th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 07, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 07, 1961 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 07, 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 07, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 01:43 am and setting at 01:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 1961 while the next full moon would come on May 30, 1961.

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Who was born on May 07, 1961?


Famous people born on May 07, 1961:

  • Sue Black

    Scottish academic and anthropologist.

  • Ivar Must

    Estonian producer and composer.

  • Hans-Peter Bartels

    German politician.

  • George Clooney

    Actor.

  • Jonathan Turley

    Lawyer.

  • Tom Hunter

    Businessman.

  • Linda Somers

    Bitburg, germany -- us marathoner (1996 olympics – 31st place).

  • Phil Campbell

    Welsh singer and songwriter.

  • Félicité Wouassi
  • Graziano Pizzimenti
  • Lucile Hadžihalilović
  • Kamandar Madžydaŭ
  • Mario Montorfano
  • Robert Spano

Whose famous birthday is on May 7th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 7th:

  • Rudolph Valentino
    Rudolph Valentino

    Rudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.

  • Aidy Bryant
    Aidy Bryant

    American actress and comedian known for her work on Saturday Night Live.

  • Traci Lords
    Traci Lords

    American porno actress and noted porno star tracy lords was named after jack lord, her idol on tv's "hawaii five-o.

  • Ashwini Bhave
    Ashwini Bhave

    Indian actress known for her work in Marathi and Hindi films.

  • Gary Cooper
    Gary Cooper

    American actor who rose to fame after his appearance in "sergeant york" in 1941.

  • Véronique Jannot
    Véronique Jannot

    Alain delon discovered her as a french actress and singer.

  • Anne Baxter
    Anne Baxter

    Frank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family.

  • David Tomlinson
    David Tomlinson

    Scotland, united kingdom -- actor ("mary poppins," helter skelter).

  • Amy Heckerling
    Amy Heckerling

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Darren McGavin
    Darren McGavin

    American actor and director (d. 2006).

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May 07, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 10 months old,

or 754 months and 22 days old,

or 3281 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22972 days old,

if you were born on May 07, 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 07, 1961?

There are 39 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 7th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 07, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 07, 1961.

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May 07, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 07, 1961:

  • Michel Dupoix
  • Carmel Snow

What famous deaths happened on May 7th?

Famous deaths on May 7th:

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    Douglas fairbanks was a prominent american actor known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films, such as 'the mark of zorro' and 'the...

  • Guy Williams
    Guy Williams

    Actor zorro, lost in space, dies in argentina at the age of 65.

  • Dawn Addams
    Dawn Addams

    British actress, on-screen since 1951 in international films, with three years in hollywood.

  • Colin Blakely
    Colin Blakely

    Bangor, north ireland -- actor.

  • Machiko Soga
    Machiko Soga

    Japanese actress and voice actor (d. 2006).

  • Tawny Kitaen
    Tawny Kitaen

    Tawny kitaen was an american actress known for her roles in movies like 'bachelor party' and for appearing in several music videos for the...

  • Warner Baxter
    Warner Baxter

    American actor who was born 1918 and had a long, successful career.

  • Mary Philbin
    Mary Philbin

    Actress (phantom opera), dies in 89.

  • Elber Hubbard

    American writer and philosopher known for his essays and short stories.

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May 07, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 07, 1961:

  • USA - National Masturbation Day (Declared by Good_Vibrations_(sex_toy_business)) Now in its 11th year - [1][2][3][4][5]
  • Blessed Gisela (died 1060)
  • Bulgaria - Radio and Television Day (see above)
  • Russia - Radio Day (commemorating the work of Alexander Popov)

Saints celebrated on May 07, 1961:

  • Saint Flavia Domitilla
  • Saint Domitian of Huy, apostle of the Meuse valley
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May 07, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 07, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 1st and May 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 07, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 07, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 07, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 07, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 1st and May 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Runaway
  2. - Mother-In-Law
  3. - I've Told Every Little Star
  4. - A Hundred Pounds Of Clay
  5. - Blue Moon

May 07, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 07, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 07, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 07, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 1st and May 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Blue Moon
  2. - You're Driving Me Crazy
  3. - On The Rebound
  4. - Wooden Heart
  5. - More Than I Can Say / Staying In

May 07, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 07, 1961 was Mother-In-Law by Ernie K-Doe, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 07, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 07, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 1st and May 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Mother-In-Law
  2. - One Mint Julep
  3. - Blue Moon
  4. - Trust In Me
  5. - Hide Away

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May 07, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 07, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Parrish

Parrish

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Delmer Daves

Starring: Claudette Colbert, Troy Donahue, Karl Malden, Dean Jagger

Black Tights

Black Tights

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Terence Young

Starring: Maurice Chevalier, Les Ballets de Paris, Zizi Jeanmaire, Dirk Sanders

The Beast of Yucca Flats

The Beast of Yucca Flats

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Coleman Francis

Starring: Douglas Mellor, Barbara Francis, Bing Stafford, Larry Aten

Country: United States of America

Parrish

Parrish

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Delmer Daves

Starring: Claudette Colbert, Troy Donahue, Karl Malden, Dean Jagger

Yojimbo

Yojimbo

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Akira Kurosawa

Starring: Toshirô Mifune, Eijirô Tôno, Tatsuya Nakadai, Yôko Tsukasa

Country: United States of America

May 07, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 07, 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:

Whispering Smith

Whispering Smith

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Leslie Fenton

Spotlight

Spotlight

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Tom McCarthy

Rob Roy

Rob Roy

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Michael Caton-Jones

Amelia

Amelia

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Mira Nair

The Treasure Seekers

The Treasure Seekers

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Juliet May

May 07, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 07, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Burnt-Out Case by Graham Greene

A Burnt-Out Case

By:

Querry, the world-famous architect is suffering from a horrible attack of indifference. He no longer finds joy in life or meaning in art.

Profiles In Courage by John F. Kennedy

Profiles In Courage

By:

John F. Kennedy's Profiles in Courage was written in 1955 by the junior senator of Massachusetts. It served as a clear call to all Americans.

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich by William L. Shirer

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich

By:

This definitive history of Hitler's rise is back in hardcover, hailed by The New York Times as "one the most important works historical of our time"

The Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone

The Agony and the Ecstasy

By:

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 …

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird

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To Kill A Mockingbird, the unforgettable story of a Southern childhood and the conscience crisis that rocked it became a bestseller immediately and was critically acclaimed when it was published for the first time in 1960.

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Who was the US President on May 07, 1961?

On May 07, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 07, 1961?

On May 07, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 07, 1961?

On May 07, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about May 7th?

May 7th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 7th 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 7th, such as:

  • 2019 - Second libyan civil war 2019, 2019 western libya offensive: a pro-gna mirage f1 fighter plane was shot down by the libyan national army over tripoli. the pilot, who claimed to be portuguese but his identity could not be confirmed by the portuguese ministry of foreign affairs, was captured and taken into custody. the lna's media outlet released photos showing the injured pilot flanked and assisted by lna officials.
  • 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present: saudi-led coalition airstrikes destroy sana'a presidential palace, yemen. at least six people were killed and 30 injured. officials from the coalition claim that they targeted high-ranking houthi officials.
  • 2017 - After a collision between a truck and bus in vietnam's gia lai province, at least 11 people have been killed.

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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.

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Sunday May 7, 1961