Friday August 11, 1961: on this day
About August 11th, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: Warren Spahn records victory number 300, beats Chicago Cubs 2-1.
- Day of the week: August 11th, 1961 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Hulk Hogan, Chris Hemsworth
- 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 11th, 1961? See below for more news and curiosities on August 11th, 1961.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 11, 1961?
- August 11, 1961: What happened on that day?
- August 11, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 11, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 11, 1961?
- How old is someone born on August 11, 1961?
- August 11, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- August 11, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 11, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- August 11, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 11, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 11, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 11, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on August 11, 1961?
What day of the week was August 11, 1961?
August 11, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 11, 1961 can also be written as 8/11/1961 in the US and as 11/8/1961 in UK and Europe.
August 11, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 11, 1961:
- Warren spahn records victory number 300, beats chicago cubs 2-1.
- The former portuguese territories in india of dadra and nagar haveli are merged to create the union territory dadra and nagar haveli.
August 11, 1961: What were the magazines covers that day?
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August 11, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th 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 11, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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August 11, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 11, 1961 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 11, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 06:07 am and setting at 08:41 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 11, 1961:
- Amro Diab
Amro Diab is an Egyptian singer and composer who is considered one of the most successful and influential artists in the Arab world.
- Craig Ehlo
American basketball player, guard/forward.
- Alvaro Sobrinho
Angolan entrepreneur known for his investments in various sectors.
- David Brooks
American journalist and author.
- Jukka Tapanimäki
Finnish game programmer (d. 2000).
- Frederick W Sturckow
La mesa, california -- usmc captain / astronaut (sk: sts 88).
- Sunil Shetty
Movie actor.
- Nicolas Berggruen
Businessman.
Whose famous birthday is on August 11th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 11th:
- Hulk Hogan
Hulk hogan is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the world wrestling federation (wwf, now wwe) and for being one of the...
- Chris Hemsworth
Chris hemsworth is an australian actor best known for his role as thor in the marvel cinematic universe.
- Viola Davis
Viola davis is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films and television, and for being the first black actress to...
- Arlene Dahl
Arlene dahl is an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films suchjson as 'journey to the center of the earth' and...
- Alyson Stoner
American actress, model and singer.
- Pervez Musharraf
Pakistani politician and general 10th president of pakistan.
- Alex Haley
American journalist, novelist, and journalist haley is best known for his 1976 pulitzer prize-winning book "roots".
- Eric Carmen
American singer-songwriter/guitarist (raspberries).
- Fernando Arrabal
Spanish screenwriter, screenwriter, director, novelist, poet, and playwright.
- Anna Gunn
Tv actress.
How old is someone born on August 11, 1961?
Someone born on August 11, 1961 is:
62 years 9 months old,
or 753 months and 25 days old,
or 3277 weeks and 5 days old,
or 22944 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 11, 1961?
There are 67 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 11th 2024.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 11, 1961.
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August 11, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 11, 1961:
- Ion Barbu
Romanian mathematician known for his work in differential equations.
- Antanas Škėma
Lithuanian-american author, playwright, actor, and director (b. 1910).
What famous deaths happened on August 11th?
Famous deaths on August 11th:
- Robin Williams
After learning improv at l.a.
- Anne Heche
American actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.
- Peter Cushing
England, united kingdom -- actor.
- Anne Ramsey
American actress (d. 1988).
- Phil Harris
American singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904).
- John Meillon
Actor (wild duck crocodile dundee).
- Tom Drake
Actor, green years, warkill, dies from lung cancer at the age of 63.
- George Furth
American playwright and actor (d. 2008).
- Andrew Carnegie
Scottish-american industrialist who in 1899 consolidated his steel industries.
- Jackson Pollock
American painter, exponent of abstract expressionism, and in particular the form known as "action paintings", pollack is an american artist.
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August 11, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 11, 1961:
- Zimbabwe - Heroes Day
- Taiwan - Valentine's Day
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Tiburtius
- St. Chromatius
- St. Equitius
- St. Gery/Gaugericus
- St. Susanna
- Brazil - Studentás Day, Lawyerás Day, Foundation of the Law Studies in Brazil
August 11, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 11, 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 11, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.
August 11, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 11, 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 11, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 11, 1961 was You Don't Know by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.
August 11, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 11, 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 11, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 11, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.
August 11, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 11, 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 11, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 11, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 11, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 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:
August 11, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 11, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on August 11, 1961?
On August 11, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 1961?
On August 11, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 11, 1961?
On August 11, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 11th?
August 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:
- 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: fighting continues around ghazni.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil forces attack an iranian islamic revolutionary guard corps base in vast desert areas of eastern homs governorate. the base was manned by 12-18 fighters. all but one are killed.
- 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings. two bombs in plant pots explode, killing at least one person, and injuring ten others in hua hin district in thailand.
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.