Wednesday August 09, 1961: on this day
About August 9th, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: James B Parsons is 1st black appointed to Federal District Court
- Day of the week: August 9th, 1961 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Mahesh Babu, Gillian Anderson
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis
- #1 UK song: You Don't Know by Helen Shapiro
- Popular movie: Twenty Plus Two directed by Joseph M. Newman
More about August 9th, 1961? See below for more news and curiosities on August 9th, 1961.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 09, 1961?
- August 09, 1961: What happened on that day?
- August 09, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 09, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 09, 1961?
- How old is someone born on August 09, 1961?
- August 09, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- August 09, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 09, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- August 09, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 09, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 09, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 09, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 09, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on August 09, 1961?
What day of the week was August 09, 1961?
August 09, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 221st day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 09, 1961 can also be written as 8/9/1961 in the US and as 9/8/1961 in UK and Europe.
August 09, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 09, 1961:
- James b parsons is 1st black appointed to federal district court
August 09, 1961: What were the magazines covers that day?
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August 09, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th 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 09, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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August 09, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 09, 1961 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 09, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:19 am and setting at 07:35 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 1961.
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Famous people born on August 09, 1961:
- John Key
Former Prime Minister of New Zealand.
- Brad Gilbert
American tennis player and sportscaster.
- Amy Stiller
American actress.
- Fabrice Bregier
Fabrice Bregier is a French business executive who served as the CEO of Airbus.
- Kishore Biyani
Indian businessman known for founding Future Group, one of India's largest retail chains.
- The Edge
Musician.
- Peppe D'Argenzio
Piccola orchestra avion, an italian singing group, was founded in caserta in 1981.
- Josée Deschênes
- Laurent Herbiet
- Lis Wiehl
- John Kristian Angvik
- Andy Brickley
- Angelo Mannironi
- Dane Suttle
- Jesse Vassallo
- Shemi Zarhin
Whose famous birthday is on August 9th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 9th:
- Mahesh Babu
Mahesh Babu is an Indian actor and producer who has established himself as one of the most popular and influential actors of Telugu cinema.
- Gillian Anderson
American actress.
- Whitney Houston
American pop diva, with three octaves of range.
- Melanie Griffith
American actress, 5'9" tall and voluptuous.
- Anna Kendrick
Anna kendrick is an american actress known for her roles in the pitch perfect movies and her oscar-nominated performance in up in the air.
- Audrey Tautou
French actress who made waves in 2001's "ama(c]lie".
- Sam Elliott
Sam elliott is a renowned american actor known for his deep voice and iconic mustache, often cast in western and tough guy roles.
- Bill Skarsgård
Bill skarsgård is a swedish actor known for his role as pennywise the dancing clown in the horror film it and its sequel it chapter two.
- Adelaide Kane
Tv actress.
- Nikki Ziering
American actress and model.
How old is someone born on August 09, 1961?
Someone born on August 09, 1961 is:
62 years 9 months old,
or 753 months and 26 days old,
or 3277 weeks and 6 days old,
or 22945 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 09, 1961?
There are 66 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 9th 2024.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 09, 1961.
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August 09, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 09, 1961:
- Walter Bedell Smith
At 75, us general/wwii chief of staff, dies.
- Giuseppe Ferruccio Montesano
- José Domínguez Echenique
What famous deaths happened on August 9th?
Famous deaths on August 9th:
- Sharon Tate
American actress, model and sex symbol.
- Gregory Hines
Gregory Hines was a talented American dancer and actor, known for his contributions to tap dancing.
- Bernie Mac
American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1957).
- Frank Gifford
American sportscaster.
- Al Freeman
Jr.
- Anton Walbrook
Actor (laura i accuse), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.
- Mahmoud Darwish
Mahmoud Darwish was a Palestinian poet and author who was regarded as the Palestinian national poet.
- Mouhamad Darwish
Mouhamad Darwish was a renowned Palestinian poet and author who is considered one of the most important literary figures in the Arab world.
- Chayim Soutine
Renowned Russian-French expressionist painter known for his emotionally charged landscapes and still lifes.
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August 09, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 09, 1961:
- St. Nathy (or David)
- Feast day of the great martyr Saint Panteleimon in Russian Orthodox Church
- St. Fedlimid/Felimy
- St. Romanus Ostiarius
- St. Edith Stein
- Singapore: National Day
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Jean Vianney
Observances on August 09, 1961:
- International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
August 09, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 09, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 7th and August 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 09, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.
August 09, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 09, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
- Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1
- Mar-Keys - Last Night
- Brenda Lee - Dum Dum
- Del Shannon - Hats Off To Larry
August 09, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 09, 1961 was You Don't Know by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.
August 09, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 09, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Helen Shapiro - You Don't Know
- Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
- John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me
- Petula Clark - Romeo
- Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise
August 09, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 09, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.
August 09, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 09, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
- Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1
- Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - The Switch-A-Roo
- Mar-Keys - Last Night
- The Spinners - That's What Girls Are Made For
August 09, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 09, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 09, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 09, 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:
August 09, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 09, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on August 09, 1961?
On August 09, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 09, 1961?
On August 09, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 09, 1961?
On August 09, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 9th?
August 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th day of the month of August. 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 August 9th, such as:
- 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015): more than 60 people are injured and 43 are killed by an airstrike in which the saudi-led coalition attacked a bus that was parked at a dahyan market. the coalition called the strike a "legitimate war action" against houthis and accused them of using children as human shields.
- 2017 - Six french soldiers were injured in a terror attack when a man drove a car into them at the levallois-perret barracks. three of them are seriously.
- 2016 - Conflict between israel and palestine: israel accuses a un administrative manager that he was a hamas-linked operative working from gaza.
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 August 1961?
August 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.