Sunday August 20, 1961: on this day

August 20, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 20, 1961 can also be written as 8/20/1961 in the US and as 20/8/1961 in UK and Europe.

August 20, 1961 in August 1961 calendar

Here's what happened on August 20, 1961:

• Phillies set then dubious record of 23 straight loses, beat braves

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo 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 20, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 20, 1961 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 20, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 02:57 pm and setting at 01:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on August 20, 1961

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Famous people born on August 20, 1961:

• Amanda Sonia Berry

  English businesswoman.

• Jonathan Coe

  Novelist.

• Linda Mantz in New York City

  Usa; actress (frankie-dorothy).

• Rick Rael

  Heavy metal rocker.

• Amanda Berry

  English businesswoman.

• Greg Egan

  Australian computer programmer and author.

• Alberto Zerain

  Spanish mountaineer.

• Joe Pasquale

  English comedian and host of a game show.

• Vito Orlando
• James Rollins
• Brad Schneider
• Ugo De Vita
• Stjepan Deverić
• Bonaventure Djonkep
• Ivano Edalini
• Steve McMahon
• Martha Medeiros
• Manuel Merino
• Plamen Nikolov

Whose famous birthday is on August 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 20th:

• Andrew Garfield

  Andrew garfield is a british-american actor known for his roles in the social network and the amazing spider-man series.

• Amy Adams

  Amy adams is an american actress known for her versatile roles in films such as enchanted, american hustle, and arrival.

• Demi Lovato

  American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress.

• Fred Durst

  Fred durst is an american singer best known as the lead vocalist of the band limp bizkit.

• Misha Collins

  American actor and director.

• Ben Barnes

  Ben barnes is an english actor known for his roles in the chronicles of narnia series and the tv series westworld.

• James Marsters

  James marsters is an american actor best known for his role as the vampire spike in the television series buffy the vampire slayer.

• Gerald McRaney

  Gerald mcraney is an american actor known for his roles in television series such as simon & simon, major dad, and this is us.

• Ron Paul

  American politician and physician, paul is an active member and nominee of the libertarian party for president in 1988.

• Joan Allen

  American actress who can play both lead and supporting roles on screen and stage.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 1961?

There are 124 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 20, 1961.

Famous people died on August 20, 1961:

• Percy Williams Bridgman

  American physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1882).

• Vilhjalmur Stefansson

  Arctic explorer dies at the age of 82.

• Gwen Lee
• Duncan Walker

What famous deaths happened on August 20th?

Famous deaths on August 20th:

• Phyllis Diller

  American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...

• Jerry Lewis

  American comedian, writer, actor and producer.

• Ilona Massey

  Hungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.

• Ulla Jacobsson

  Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

• Ruhama Goldberg

  Esteemed researcher in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking discoveries.

• Aulora Smith

  Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that have touched the hearts of many.

• Elmore Leonard

  Elmore Leonard was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Negro leagues.

• Otillia Lindemann

  Renowned German soprano known for her performances in leading opera houses.

• Stefhanie Tubbs Jones

  First African-American woman to represent Ohio in the U.S.

• Sircharles Sedley

  Celebrated playwright of the Restoration era.

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Holidays on August 20, 1961:

• Morocco - Revolution of the King and the People Day
• RC saints - Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
• Estonia - Restoration Day
• Hungary - St. Stephen's day, the main national holiday in Hungary
• Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Asmá (Names) - First day of the ninth month of the Bahá'f Calendar

August 20, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

August 20, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 20, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1
3. Mar-Keys - Last Night
4. Brenda Lee - Dum Dum
5. Joe Dowell - Wooden Heart

August 20, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 1961 was You Don't Know by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

August 20, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 20, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Helen Shapiro - You Don't Know
2. Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
3. John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me
4. Petula Clark - Romeo
5. Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise

August 20, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

August 20, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 20, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Mar-Keys - Last Night
3. Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1
4. Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - The Switch-A-Roo
5. Ike & Tina Turner - It's Gonna Work Out Fine