Friday June 23, 1961: on this day

June 23, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 174th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 23, 1961 can also be written as 6/23/1961 in the US and as 23/6/1961 in UK and Europe.

June 23, 1961 in June 1961 calendar

Here's what happened on June 23, 1961:

• Cubs ernie banks ends his 717 consecutive-games-played streak
• Usaf maj robert m white takes x-15 to 32,830 m
• Cold war: the antarctic treaty, which sets aside antarctica as a scientific preserve and bans military activity on the continent, comes into force after the opening date for signature set for the december 1, 1959.
• Antarctic treaty comes into effect.
• The antarctic treaty system, which sets aside antarctica as a scientific preserve and limits military activity on the continent, its islands and ice shelves, comes into force.

June 23, 1961: What were the magazines covers that day?

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 23rd is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer 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 23, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 23, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 23, 1961 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 23, 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 23, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 03:13 pm and setting at 02:37 am.

The previous full moon was on May 30, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on June 23, 1961

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Famous people born on June 23, 1961:

• LaSalle Thompson

  American basketball player: forward/center, pacers.

• Zoran Janjetov

  Serbian singer and illustrator (heroina).

• Richard Arnold

  English judge and lawyer.

• Mark Drillich

  Dutch pop bassist (kong-slauerhoff).

• David Leavitt
• Phil Soussan
• Gerhard Zadrobilek
• Suba
• Andrea Borella
• Ian Duncan
• Mariella Valentini

Whose famous birthday is on June 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 23rd:

• Hamza Abbasi

  Hamza abbasi is a pakistani tv actor known for his roles in popular tv dramas and for his outspoken views on social and political issues.

• Frances McDormand

  Frances mcdormand is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as fargo, three billboards outside ebbing,...

• June Carter Cash

  American singer and musician (born 1929).

• Melissa Rauch

  Melissa rauch is a tv actress best known for her role as bernadette rostenkowski-wolowitz on the popular sitcom the big bang theory.

• Joel Edgerton

  Joel edgerton is an australian actor known for his roles in films such as warrior, the great gatsby, and loving.

• Joss Whedon

  American director, producer, and screenwriter.

• Bob Fosse

  American choreographer, dancer and director of film with a 40-year career.

• Bryan Brown

  Actor from ausra who made his international debut in the 1980 movie "breaker morant".

• Louis Seigner

  Mathilde and emmanuelle are the grandfathers of a french stage comedian and actor, mathilde and emmanuelle.

• Irene Worth

  American actress (d. 2002).

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Someone born on June 23, 1961 is:

62 years 11 months old,

or 755 months and 13 days old,

or 3284 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22993 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 23, 1961?

There are 18 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 23rd 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 23, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 23, 1961.

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Famous people died on June 23, 1961:

• Journe Duval

  Journe Duval was a French Post-Impressionist painter known for his vibrant landscapes and still life paintings.

• Kenneith Fearing

  Kenneith Fearing was an American novelist and poet known for his hard-boiled crime fiction and social commentary.

• Richard Gunn
• Nikolaj Mal'ko

What famous deaths happened on June 23rd?

Famous deaths on June 23rd:

• Peter Falk

  Peter falk was an american actor best known for his role as the detective columbo in the television series of the same name.

• Zarah Leander

  Swedish actress and singer leander.

• Maureen O'Sullivan

  Maureen O'Sullivan was an Irish-American actress best known for playing Jane in the 'Tarzan' film series.

• Dick Van Patten

  American tv, stage and tv actor best known for his tv series "eight is enough" 1977-1981.

• Buster Merryfield

  British actor (born 1920).

• Mary Boland

  Actress (boy trouble new moon) dies at 83.

• Fay Holden

  Actress (mother – andy hardy films), who dies at the age of 77.

• Jonas Salk

  American scientist, immunologist and biologist.

• Johathon Salk

  Developed the first successful polio vaccine.

• Richard Matheson

  Renowned author known for his contributions to horror and science fiction genres.

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Holidays on June 23, 1961:

• J??i (L?go) - Latvia
• The Happiest day of the year is June 23 according to a recent study completed by the Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales (a part of the Russell Group of British universities). [4]
• National holiday - Luxembourg
• Midsummer's Eve, Christianized the eve of the feast of Saint John the Baptist, is celebrated in much of Northern Europe and the British Islands
• Victory Day - Estonia
• Father's Day - Poland

Observances on June 23, 1961:

• International Widows' Day
• United Nations Public Service Day

Saints celebrated on June 23, 1961:

• Saint Jonas Day - Lithuania

June 23, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 23, 1961 was Moody River by Pat Boone, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

June 23, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 23, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 19th and June 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Pat Boone - Moody River
2. Ricky Nelson - Travelin' Man
3. Gary U.S. Bonds - Quarter To Three
4. Ben E. King - Stand By Me
5. Dee Clark - Raindrops

June 23, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 23, 1961 was Surrender by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

June 23, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 23, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 19th and June 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Elvis Presley - Surrender
2. Del Shannon - Runaway
3. The Shadows - Frightened City
4. Clarence 'Frogman' Henry - But I Do
5. Bobby Vee - More Than I Can Say / Staying In

June 23, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 23, 1961 was Stand By Me by Ben E. King, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

June 23, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 23, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 19th and June 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Ben E. King - Stand By Me
2. Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart
3. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
4. James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Don't Mind
5. Brook Benton - The Boll Weevil Song