Sunday May 21, 1961: on this day

May 21, 1961 was the 141st day of the year 1961, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 21, 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 21, 1961, who was born and died on May 21, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 21, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Runaway by Del Shannon), movies (e.g. The Young Savages, directed by John Frankenheimer), TV series (e.g. Whispering Smith) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 21st, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 21, 1961?


May 21, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 141st day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 1961 can also be written as 5/21/1961 in the US and as 21/5/1961 in UK and Europe.

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May 21, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 21, 1961:

  • Governor patterson declares martial law in montgomery, alabama, usa.
  • American civil rights movement: alabama governor john malcolm patterson declares martial law in an attempt to restore order after race riots break out.

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May 21, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st 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 21, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on May 21st, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 21, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 21, 1961 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 21, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 11:34 am and setting at 01:32 am.

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 21, 1961?


Famous people born on May 21, 1961:

  • Khale Mubarak

    Khale Mubarak is an Emirati politician who has served as the Minister of State for Youth Affairs in the United Arab Emirates since 2016.

  • Tim Lever

    Keyboard / sax (dead, alive-you spin me round).

  • Peter Diamandis

    Businessman.

  • Viktor Aleksandrovič Kuznecov
  • Davide Sparti
  • Tilbe Saran
  • Simonetta Martone

Whose famous birthday is on May 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 21st:

  • Raymond Burr
    Raymond Burr

    Raymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.

  • Tom Daley
    Tom Daley

    Tom daley is an english diver and olympian known for his success in the sport, including winning multiple medals at the olympic games.

  • Nick Cassavetes
    Nick Cassavetes

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • Fats Waller
    Fats Waller

    American musician (born 1904).

  • Kay Kendall
    Kay Kendall

    British actress genevieve dies from leukemia at 32.

  • Mutya Buena
    Mutya Buena

    English singer-songwriter (sugababes, mutya keisha siobhan).

  • Al Franken
    Al Franken

    He is an american comedian, writer, and us senator.

  • Fairuza Balk
    Fairuza Balk

    Fairuza balk is an american actress known for her roles in the craft and gas food lodging.

  • Judge Reinhold
    Judge Reinhold

    Judge reinhold is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as beverly hills cop and the santa clause.

  • Eduardo Verástegui
    Eduardo Verástegui

    Eduardo verástegui is a mexican actor, singer, and producer known for his roles in films such as bella and chasing papi.

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May 21, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 10 months old,

or 754 months and 8 days old,

or 3279 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22958 days old,

if you were born on May 21, 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 21, 1961?

There are 53 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 21, 1961.

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May 21, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 21, 1961:

  • Ranko Hanai
  • Alfredo Frassati
  • François Albert-Buisson

What famous deaths happened on May 21st?

Famous deaths on May 21st:

  • John Garfield
    John Garfield

    American actor who starred in 31 films between 1938 and 1951.

  • John Gielgud
    John Gielgud

    English actor, director, and producer (d. 2000).

  • Vaughn Monroe
    Vaughn Monroe

    American musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.

  • Andrea Leeds
    Andrea Leeds

    Actress (stage door and earthbound), dies at 70 from cancer.

  • Seville

    Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.

  • Tyronza Cornelius

    Renowned author known for their impactful storytelling.

  • Dovey Roundtree

    Trailblazing African American civil rights activist and lawyer.

  • Wilmina Fleming

    Renowned astronomer who made significant contributions to the field.

  • Dovey Johnson Roundtree

    Pioneering African American civil rights activist and attorney.

  • Tommaso Campanella

    Italian philosopher and poet known for his utopian work 'The City of the Sun'.

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May 21, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 21, 1961:

  • Equals-to-the-Apostles
  • Dia de la Afrocolombianidad marks the abolition of slavery in Colombia.
  • Navy Day (Dfa de las Glorias Navales) in Chile.

Observances on May 21, 1961:

  • International Tea Day
  • World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

Saints celebrated on May 21, 1961:

  • Saint Constantine the Great
  • Saints Constantine and Helena
  • Saint Mireille
  • Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
  • Saint Goderik
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May 21, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 21, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 15th and May 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 21, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

May 21, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 21, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 15th and May 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

May 21, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

May 21, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 21, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 15th and May 21st. 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 21, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 1961 was Mother-In-Law by Ernie K-Doe, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

May 21, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 21, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 15th and May 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Mother-In-Law
  2. - Blue Moon
  3. - Runaway
  4. - Daddy's Home
  5. - Mama Said

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May 21, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 21, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Young Savages

The Young Savages

Release year: 1961

Directed by: John Frankenheimer

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Dina Merrill, Edward Andrews, Vivian Nathan

Country: United States of America

Two Rode Together

Two Rode Together

Release year: 1961

Directed by: John Ford

Starring: James Stewart, Richard Widmark, Shirley Jones, Linda Cristal

Spare the Rod

Spare the Rod

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Leslie Norman

Starring: Max Bygraves, Donald Pleasence, Geoffrey Keen, Betty McDowall

Clear Skies

Clear Skies

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Grigoriy Chukhray

Starring: Nina Drobysheva, Evgeniy Urbanskiy, Natalya Kuzmina, Vitaliy Konyaev

On the Double

On the Double

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Melville Shavelson

Starring: Danny Kaye, Dana Wynter, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Margaret Rutherford

May 21, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 21, 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

May 21, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 21, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Fate Is The Hunter by Ernest K. Gann

Fate Is The Hunter

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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.

Pomp And Circumstance by Noel Coward

Pomp And Circumstance

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The first novel by the author, a hilarious comedy with absurd dialogue and bizarre situations. This is a wonderfully funny story about the manners and customs of a tropical island.

The Last Of The Just by Andre Schwarz-Bart

The Last Of The Just

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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.

A Nation Of Sheep by William J. Lederer

A Nation Of Sheep

By:

Nation Of Sheep A, William J. Lederer

The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford

The Incredible Journey

By:

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.

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Who was the US President on May 21, 1961?

On May 21, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1961?

On May 21, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 21, 1961?

On May 21, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about May 21st?

May 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - An ambush occurred at 12th mile on khonsa deomali road in tirap district, arunachal pradesh. eleven people were killed.
  • 2018 - Economy of japan: sony has agreed to a $2.3billion deal in which they will purchase a controlling stake in emi music publishing. this deal will allow sony to indirectly own 90% the music publisher and its 2 million songs.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 20 afghan police officers are killed in a taliban raid in southern afghanistan.

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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 21, 1961