Sunday May 28, 1961: on this day

May 28, 1961 was the 148th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 28, 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 28, 1961, who was born and died on May 28, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 28, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Mother-In-Law by Ernie K-Doe), movies (e.g. A Raisin in the Sun, directed by Daniel Petrie), TV series (e.g. Whispering Smith) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 28th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 28, 1961?


May 28, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 148th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 28, 1961 can also be written as 5/28/1961 in the US and as 28/5/1961 in UK and Europe.

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May 28, 1961: What happened on that day?


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May 28, 1961: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 28, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 28th 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 28, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 28, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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May 28, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 28, 1961 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 28, 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 28, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:37 pm and setting at 05:20 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 28, 1961?


Famous people born on May 28, 1961:

  • Roland Gift

    English actor and singer (fine young cannibals, akrylykz).

  • Cleveland Watkiss

    British jazz musician known for his vocal and trumpet skills.

  • Stephane Violet

    Extreme leftist french film-maker.

  • Michelle Collins

    Soap opera actress.

  • Julie Wallace

    English actress.

  • Peri Gilpin

    Actress.

  • Vida Vencienė
  • Tony D'Amario
  • María Bayo
  • Pietro Cataldi
  • Steve Clifford
  • Richard A. Knaak
  • Laura Marinoni
  • Goffredo Buccini
  • Mia De Schamphelaere

Whose famous birthday is on May 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 28th:

  • Cameron Boyce
    Cameron Boyce

    Cameron boyce was a talented tv actor known for his roles in disney channel shows and movies, such as 'jessie' and 'descendants'.

  • Kylie Minogue
    Kylie Minogue

    Australian singer, songwriter, actress.

  • Romain Duris
    Romain Duris

    French actor, born to engineer-architect.

  • Marco Rubio
    Marco Rubio

    American politician and united states senator from florida.

  • Chiara Mastroianni
    Chiara Mastroianni

    French actress, daughter marcello mastroianni and catherine deneuve.

  • Carey Mulligan
    Carey Mulligan

    Carey mulligan is a british actress known for her roles in films such as an education, drive, and the great gatsby.

  • Ian Fleming
    Ian Fleming

    James bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).

  • Jean-Pierre Léaud
    Jean-Pierre Léaud

    French actor who appeared in his first film as a 13-year-old.

  • Gladys Knight
    Gladys Knight

    American singer and leader of the rhythm and blues rock band "gladys knight" and "the pips.

  • Carroll Baker
    Carroll Baker

    Acclaimed actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Baby Doll' and 'Giant'.

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May 28, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 9 months old,

or 753 months and 20 days old,

or 3277 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22941 days old,

if you were born on May 28, 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 28, 1961?

There are 70 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 28, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 28, 1961.

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May 28, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 28, 1961:

  • Gino Valori
  • Victor Vina
  • Louis Vivin
  • Jan Vrba

What famous deaths happened on May 28th?

Famous deaths on May 28th:

  • Gary Coleman
    Gary Coleman

    Gary coleman was an american actor best known for his role as arnold jackson in the tv sitcom diff'rent strokes.

  • Phil Hartman
    Phil Hartman

    Canadian-american actor.

  • Audie Murphy
    Audie Murphy

    American actor and soldier, murphy was the most decorated soldier of ww ii.

  • Eric Morecambe
    Eric Morecambe

    British comedian for over 40 years, who died on 5/28/1984.

  • Cornelia Frances
    Cornelia Frances

    British actress who made her debut in 1960.

  • Martha Scott
    Martha Scott

    American actress and producer (d.2003).

  • Jean Muir
    Jean Muir

    (dress queen), british model, is killed at 66.

  • Lurene Tuttle
    Lurene Tuttle

    Actress (father of bride, julia) dies at 79.

  • Walter Connolly
    Walter Connolly

    Actor (it happened one night, good earth), is killed at 53.

  • Daniela Rocca
    Daniela Rocca

    Actress (battle of austerlitz), d. 57.

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May 28, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 28, 1961:

  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Germain of Paris
  • Republic Day in Azerbaijan and Armenia (both 1918).
  • Lanfranc
  • Bernard of Menthon
  • Augustine of Canterbury
  • William of Gellone
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May 28, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 28, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 22nd and May 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 28, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 28, 1961 was Mother-In-Law by Ernie K-Doe, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

May 28, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 28, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mother-In-Law
  2. - Runaway
  3. - Daddy's Home
  4. - A Hundred Pounds Of Clay
  5. - Travelin' Man

May 28, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 28, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

May 28, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 28, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 22nd and May 28th. 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 28, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 28, 1961 was Mother-In-Law by Ernie K-Doe, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

May 28, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 28, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Mother-In-Law
  2. - Mama Said
  3. - Funny
  4. - Daddy's Home
  5. - Driving Wheel

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May 28, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 28, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

A Raisin in the Sun

A Raisin in the Sun

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Daniel Petrie

Starring: Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil, Ruby Dee, Diana Sands

Country: United States of America

Master of the World

Master of the World

Release year: 1961

Directed by: William Witney

Starring: Vincent Price, Charles Bronson, Henry Hull, Mary Webster

Gidget Goes Hawaiian

Gidget Goes Hawaiian

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Paul Wendkos

Starring: James Darren, Michael Callan, Deborah Walley, Carl Reiner

Battle at Bloody Beach

Battle at Bloody Beach

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Herbert Coleman

Starring: Audie Murphy, Gary Crosby, Dolores Michaels, Alejandro Rey

Atlas

Atlas

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Roger Corman

Starring: Michael Forest, Frank Wolff, Barboura Morris, Walter Maslow

May 28, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 28, 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 28, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 28, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich

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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"

Pomp And Circumstance by Noel Coward

Pomp And Circumstance

By:

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.

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall by Gayelord Hauser

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall

By:

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall: A Call to Beauty by Gayelord Houser

A Journey To Matecumbe by Robert Lewis Taylor

A Journey To Matecumbe

By:

WITH ILLUSTRATIONS by JOSEPH PAPIN This book tells the story of an adventure that takes place from the Mississippi River to the Florida Keys.

A Nation Of Sheep by William J. Lederer

A Nation Of Sheep

By:

Nation Of Sheep A, William J. Lederer

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Who was the US President on May 28, 1961?

On May 28, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 28, 1961?

On May 28, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 28, 1961?

On May 28, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about May 28th?

May 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - Australia-china relations, south china sea issue: australian helicopters from hmas canberra, the royal australian navy flagship, have to land an emergency landing after they were hit by lasers from south china sea fishing boats. a chinese warship was following the canberra.
  • 2018 - Polish foreign relations: the minister of defence mariusz blaszczak claims that he has spoken to u.s. officials in washington d.c. recently about permanent stationing thousands of u.s. soldiers in poland as a means of deterring russia.
  • 2017 - Cpp-npa/ndf rebellion: after president rodrigo duterte declared martial law in mindanao, the government of the philippines and communist party end peace talks.

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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 28, 1961