Friday June 16, 1961: on this day
About June 16th, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: Dave Garroway is fired as Today Show host
- Day of the week: June 16th, 1961 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Alexandre Astier, Kirby Heyborne
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Travelin' Man by Ricky Nelson
- #1 UK song: Surrender by Elvis Presley
- Popular movie: Flame in the Streets directed by Roy Ward Baker
More about June 16th, 1961? See below for more news and curiosities on June 16th, 1961.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 16, 1961?
- June 16, 1961: What happened on that day?
- June 16, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 16, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 16, 1961?
- How old is someone born on June 16, 1961?
- June 16, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- June 16, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 16, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- June 16, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 16, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 16, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 16, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 16, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on June 16, 1961?
What day of the week was June 16, 1961?
June 16, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 167th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 16, 1961 can also be written as 6/16/1961 in the US and as 16/6/1961 in UK and Europe.
June 16, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 16, 1961:
- Dave garroway is fired as today show host
- Discoverer 25 launched
- Soviet ballet dancer rudolf nureyev defects to west in paris, france.
- A paris-to-strasbourg train derails near vitry-le-françois 24 are killed, 109 injured.
- The new democratic party of canada is founded with the merger of the cooperative commonwealth federation (ccf) and the canadian labour congress.
- While on tour with the kirov ballet in paris, rudolf nureyev defects from the soviet union.
June 16, 1961: What were the magazines covers that day?
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June 16, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 16th 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 June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 16, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 16, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Ox personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on June 16th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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June 16, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 16, 1961 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 16, 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 June 16, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 08:30 am and setting at 10:58 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 30, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1961.
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Who was born on June 16, 1961?
Famous people born on June 16, 1961:
- Margus Metstak
Estonian basketball coach and player.
- Can Dündar
Turkish journalist and author.
- Steve Larmer
Canadian ice hockey player.
- Robbie Kerr
Australian cricketer.
- Petru Iosub
- Nelson Jesus Perez
- Ernesto Razzino
- Robert Schneider
- Víctor René Mendieta Ocampo
- Hazem Salah Abu Isma'il
- Luca Gammaitoni
- Patrice Lair
Whose famous birthday is on June 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 16th:
![Alexandre Astier]()
Alexandre AstierFrench director, writer, editor, actor, composer and author.
![Kirby Heyborne]()
Kirby HeyborneKirby Heyborne is an American actor known for his roles in films and television shows.
![Ilona Massey]()
Ilona MasseyHungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.
![Joyce Carol Oates]()
Joyce Carol OatesNew york, united states -- novelist.
![Laurie Metcalf]()
Laurie MetcalfAmerican stage and tv actress, who began her career with the steppenwolf company of chicago, before landing the role of roseanne's sister...
![Sibel Kekilli]()
Sibel KekilliSibel kekilli is a german actress known for her role in the film 'head-on' and for her role as shae in the tv series 'game of thrones'.
![Hilary Farr]()
Hilary FarrTv show host.
![Jack Albertson]()
Jack AlbertsonAmerican actor, chico and the man, dies at the age of 74.
![Bill Cobbs]()
Bill CobbsMovie actor.
![Eileen Atkins]()
Eileen AtkinsEileen Atkins is a renowned British actress with a successful career in film, television, and stage.
How old is someone born on June 16, 1961?
Someone born on June 16, 1961 is:
62 years 11 months old,
or 755 months and 20 days old,
or 3285 weeks and 5 days old,
or 23000 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 16, 1961?
There are 12 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 16th 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 June 16, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 16, 1961.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
June 16, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 16, 1961:
- Marcel Junod
Swiss anesthesiologist and physician (d. 1961).
- Pietro Zaglio
What famous deaths happened on June 16th?
Famous deaths on June 16th:
![Wernher von Braun]()
Wernher von BraunRocket scientist (v1/v2) dies after 65 years of smoking.
![George Reeves]()
George ReevesActor in superman, gone with the wind.
![Reginald Denny]()
Reginald DennyReginald Denny was an English actor who appeared in many Hollywood films during the early 20th century.
![Susan Tyrrell]()
Susan TyrrellAmerican actress (d. 2012).
![Mikhail Kononov]()
Mikhail KononovSoviet actor (born 1940).
![Brian Piccolo]()
Brian PiccoloAmerican football player (born 1943).
- Chanceler Kohl
Former Chancellor of Germany known for reunification efforts.
- Naif bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud
Former Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and Minister of Interior.
- Babbette Kramer
Renowned chemist known for her work in organic chemistry.
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June 16, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 16, 1961:
- South Africa - Youth Day.
- Roman Catholic Church - Feast of Saint John Regis, patron of medical social workers.
- Bloomsday, in honour of Leopold Bloom, the hero of James Joyce's Ulysses set on 16 June, 1904.
- 16 June Movement
Observances on June 16, 1961:
- International Day of Family Remittances
June 16, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 16, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 12th and June 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 16, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 16, 1961 was Travelin' Man by Ricky Nelson, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.
June 16, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 16, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 12th and June 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ricky Nelson - Travelin' Man
- Pat Boone - Moody River
- Roy Orbison - Running Scared
- Ben E. King - Stand By Me
- Dee Clark - Raindrops
June 16, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 16, 1961 was Surrender by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.
June 16, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 16, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 12th and June 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - Surrender
- Del Shannon - Runaway
- The Shadows - Frightened City
- Clarence 'Frogman' Henry - But I Do
- Bobby Vee - More Than I Can Say / Staying In
June 16, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 16, 1961 was Stand By Me by Ben E. King, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.
June 16, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on June 16, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 12th and June 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ben E. King - Stand By Me
- Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart
- Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
- The Shirelles - Mama Said
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Don't Mind
June 16, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 16, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
June 16, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 16, 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:
June 16, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 16, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Burnt-Out Case
By: Graham Greene
Querry, the world-famous architect is suffering from a horrible attack of indifference. He no longer finds joy in life or meaning in art.
Russia And The West Under Lenin And Stalin
By: George F. Kennan
George F. Kennan – Russia and the West under Lenin, Stalin Rossiia i Zapad pri Lenine i Staline Na Angliiskom Iazyke Publisher: . Year: 1962.
The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich
By: William L. Shirer
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"
The Incredible Journey
By: Sheila Burnford
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.
The Agony and the Ecstasy
By: Irving Stone
Irving Stone's classic biographical novel about Michaelangelo - in which both the artist as well as the man are fully brought to life. This novel is a masterpiece in its own right. It portrays Michelangelo’s passionate, dangerous love life and …
Who was the US President on June 16, 1961?
On June 16, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 16, 1961?
On June 16, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 16, 1961?
On June 16, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about June 16th?
June 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of June. 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 June 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019, 2019-present): three turkish soldiers were wounded in a mortar attack by the turkish land forces on a murak observation post. (al jazeera), (daily sabah). at least 12 people were killed when jihadists attacked aleppo governorate using mortars.
- 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present: battle of al hudaydah. after driving out houthi forces, saudi arabian-led coalition forces seize control over hodeida international airport. in the yemeni port of sanaa, around 280 people were reported to have been killed over the past four days.
- 2017 - June 2017, jerusalem attack: an israeli policewoman is fatally attacked near jerusalem's damascus gate. three palestinian attackers are also killed. israeli authorities interrogated isil claims. pflp and hamas also claim that it was their members who committed the crime.
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 June 1961?
June 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.
