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Sunday June 11, 1961: on this day
June 11, 1961 was the 162nd day of the year 1961, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is June 11, 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 June 11, 1961, who was born and died on June 11, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 11, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Running Scared by Roy Orbison), movies (e.g. The Colossus of Rhodes, directed by Sergio Leone), TV series (e.g. St. Pauli - Landungsbrücken) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 11th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 11, 1961?
- June 11, 1961: What happened on that day?
- June 11, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 11, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 11, 1961?
- June 11, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 11, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- June 11, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- June 11, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 11, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 11, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 11, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 11, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on June 11, 1961?
What day of the week was June 11, 1961?
June 11, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 162nd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 11, 1961 can also be written as 6/11/1961 in the US and as 11/6/1961 in UK and Europe.
June 11, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 11, 1961:
- Winston churchill, last airs on abc-tv
- Mary lena faulk wins lpga triangle round robin golf tournament
- Roger maris hits 19th and 20th of 61 hrs
- Norm cash becomes first detroit tigers' player to hit a ball out of tiger stadium.
June 11, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 11th 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 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 11, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 11, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on June 11th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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June 11, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 11, 1961 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 11, 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 11, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:34 am and setting at 07:51 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 30, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1961.
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Who was born on June 11, 1961?
Famous people born on June 11, 1961:
![María Barranco]()
María BarrancoSpanish singer and actress.
- Kim Deal
Musician.
Whose famous birthday is on June 11th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 11th:
![Shia LaBeouf]()
Shia LaBeoufAmerican actor, director, and filmmaker known for his roles in films such as Transformers, Fury, and Honey Boy.
![Kodak Black]()
Kodak BlackKodak black is a rapper known for his hit singles 'tunnel vision' and 'zeze', as well as his legal troubles.
![Peter Dinklage]()
Peter DinklagePeter dinklage is an american actor known for his role as tyrion lannister in the tv series game of thrones.
![Sessue Hayakawa]()
Sessue HayakawaSessue hayakawa was a japanese-born actor who achieved fame in american and european cinema during the early 20th century, known for his...
![Ryan Dunn]()
Ryan DunnRyan dunn was an american actor and stunt performer, best known for his appearances in the tv show jackass and its related movies.
![Hugh Laurie]()
Hugh LaurieEnglish comedian, writer, musician, director.
![Gene Wilder]()
Gene WilderAmerican actor and comedian who made his screen debut with "bonnie and clyde", followed by "the producers.
![Jacques-Yves Cousteau]()
Jacques-Yves CousteauFrench marine biologist and inventor (d. 1997).
![Claire Holt]()
Claire HoltClaire holt is an australian actress known for her role as rebekah mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off the...
![Adrienne Barbeau]()
Adrienne BarbeauAmerican actress, author of three books.
June 11, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 10 months old,
or 754 months and 7 days old,
or 3279 weeks and 4 days old,
or 22957 days old,
if you were born on June 11, 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 11, 1961?
There are 54 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 11th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 11, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 11, 1961.
June 11, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on June 11th?
Famous deaths on June 11th:
![DeForest Kelley]()
DeForest KelleyDeforest kelley was an american actor best known for his role as dr.
![Ruby Dee]()
Ruby DeeAmerican actress, on broadway, in movies and on tv.
![Ann Rutherford]()
Ann RutherfordToronto, ontario -- television panelist (leave it to the girls).
![Brigitte Helm]()
Brigitte HelmGerman-swiss actress (d. 1996).
![Ron Moody]()
Ron MoodyLondon, england -- actor (12 chairs, wrong is right).
![Ray Sharkey]()
Ray SharkeyBrooklyn, new york -- actor.
![Chhabi Biswas]()
Chhabi BiswasIndian actor and director (b. 1900).
![Mala Powers]()
Mala PowersAmerican actress in film (d. 2007).
![Walter Hampden]()
Walter HampdenAmerican actor.
- John Wayne
One of the most iconic and influential actors in Hollywood history, known for his roles in Western films.
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June 11, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 11, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 5th and June 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 11, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 11, 1961 was Running Scared by Roy Orbison, according to the music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.
June 11, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 11, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 5th and June 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Roy Orbison - Running Scared
- Ricky Nelson - Travelin' Man
- Shep and the Limelites - Daddy's Home
- The Shirelles - Mama Said
- Elvis Presley - I Feel So Bad
June 11, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 11, 1961 was Surrender by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.
June 11, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 11, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 5th and June 11th. 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
June 11, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 11, 1961 was Stand By Me by Ben E. King, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.
June 11, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on June 11, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 5th and June 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ben E. King - Stand By Me
- Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart
- Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
- Dee Clark - Raindrops
- The Shirelles - Mama Said
June 11, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 11, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Colossus of Rhodes
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Sergio Leone
Starring: Rory Calhoun, Lea Massari, Georges Marchal, Conrado San Martín
By Love Possessed
Release year: 1961
Directed by: John Sturges
Starring: Lana Turner, Jason Robards, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., George Hamilton
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
June 11, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 11, 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
June 11, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 11, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Sketches From Life
By: Dean Acheson
These pages are full of famous men that Mr. Acheson knows and has cherished for the most part.
The Incredible Journey
By: Sheila Burnford
Their instincts told them to go west. So the Labrador retriever, the bull terrier, and the Siamese, a young Labrador retriever set off through Canada.
The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich
By: William L. Shirer
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"
Fate Is The Hunter
By: Ernest K. Gann
Ernest K. Gann's classic memoir gives an intimate and exciting account of the turbulent early days of commercial aviation. Gann takes you into the cockpit and recounts it in his unique style.
Who was the US President on June 11, 1961?
On June 11, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 11, 1961?
On June 11, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 11, 1961?
On June 11, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about June 11th?
June 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:
- 2019 - A us house of representatives committee announces it will hold a hearing next week (june 20), to discuss fuel efficiency standards. the trump administration is pressing for a rollback of an obama-era schedule of 5 % reductions in annual emissions.
- 2018 - Economy of the united kingdom: poundworld, a british retail chain that employs thousands, goes into administration.
- 2017 - Marawi crisis: rodrigo duterte, the philippines president, says that he "is not aware" that the united states has provided support for the philippine government's military operation against islamists at marawi. duterte said that he had never approached america for assistance.
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.
