Friday August 25, 1961: on this day
About August 25th, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: Brazilian President Janio Quadros, resigns
- Day of the week: August 25th, 1961 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Sean Connery, Blake Lively
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis
- #1 UK song: You Don't Know by Helen Shapiro
- Popular movie: Last Year at Marienbad directed by Alain Resnais
More about August 25th, 1961? See below for more news and curiosities on August 25th, 1961.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 25, 1961?
- August 25, 1961: What happened on that day?
- August 25, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 25, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 25, 1961?
- How old is someone born on August 25, 1961?
- August 25, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- August 25, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 25, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- August 25, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 25, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 25, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 25, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 25, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on August 25, 1961?
What day of the week was August 25, 1961?
August 25, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 237th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 25, 1961 can also be written as 8/25/1961 in the US and as 25/8/1961 in UK and Europe.
August 25, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 25, 1961:
- Brazilian president janio quadros, resigns
- President jânio quadros of brazil resigns after just seven months in power, initiating a political crisis that culminates in a military coup in 1964.
August 25, 1961: What were the magazines covers that day?
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August 25, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 25th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 25, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 25, 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 August 25th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 25, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 25, 1961 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 25, 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 25, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:31 pm and setting at 06:41 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 1961.
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Who was born on August 25, 1961?
Famous people born on August 25, 1961:
![Billy Ray Cyrus]()
Billy Ray CyrusBilly ray cyrus is an american singer and actor, best known for his hit single 'achy breaky heart' and for his role as robby stewart on the...
![Ally Walker]()
Ally WalkerAlly walker is an american tv actress known for her roles in tv series such as 'sons of anarchy' and 'profiler'.
- Dave Tippett
Canadian ice hockey player and coach.
- Joanne Whalley
English actress.
- Jared Harris
Actor.
- Joanne Whalley-Kilmer
Manchester, england -- actress (kill me again).
- Laurent Cabasso
- Jóannes Jakobsen
- Gerd Kafka
- Carlos Muñoz Cobo
- Hannes Obermair
- Francesco Scoma
- Tuija Vuoksiala
- Eric Willaarts
- Urs Fehlmann
Whose famous birthday is on August 25th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 25th:
![Sean Connery]()
Sean ConneryScottish actor and film legend for his role as agent 007 in "james bond".
![Blake Lively]()
Blake LivelyBlake lively is an american actress known for her role as serena van der woodsen in the television series gossip girl.
![Yifei Liu]()
Yifei LiuYifei liu is a chinese actress known for her role as mulan in the 2020 live-action adaptation of the disney animated film.
![Claudia Schiffer]()
Claudia SchifferGerman model and considered the prettiest woman in the world by some.
![Tim Burton]()
Tim BurtonAmerican filmmaker, whose films have a gothic feel.
![Rachel Bilson]()
Rachel BilsonAmerican actress.
![Elvis Costello]()
Elvis CostelloElvis costello is a british rock singer known for his distinctive voice and eclectic musical style, blending elements of punk, new wave, and...
![Jonathan Togo]()
Jonathan TogoTogo, an american actor, plays the role of ryan wolfe, a police officer, on csi miami (tvaeur(tm), tvaeur(tm), a hit crime series starring...
![George Wallace]()
George WallaceAmerican politician, who served three terms as the democratic governor for alabama beginning in 1963.
![Regis Philbin]()
Regis PhilbinAfter years of success on the tv talk show "live with regis & kathie lee", an american tv host became a star with his tv game show "who...
How old is someone born on August 25, 1961?
Someone born on August 25, 1961 is:
62 years 8 months old,
or 752 months and 28 days old,
or 3273 weeks and 6 days old,
or 22917 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 25, 1961?
There are 94 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 25th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 25, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 25, 1961.
August 25, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 25, 1961:
- Cesare Curcio
- Morris Travers
What famous deaths happened on August 25th?
Famous deaths on August 25th:
![Paul Muni]()
Paul MuniPaul muni was an american actor known for his roles in scarface, the story of louis pasteur, and the life of emile zola.
![Samantha Smith]()
Samantha SmithAmerican actress/activist (elizabeth lime street), who dies at the age of 13 (born 1972).
![Marvin Kaplan]()
Marvin KaplanAmerican screenwriter and producer of actor actors.
![William Hall]()
William HallCanadian soldier victoria cross recipient (d. 1904).
- Petr Neruda
Chilean poet-diplomat and politician, often considered one of the greatest literary figures of his country.
- Michael Faraday
An english scientist who made contributions to electrochemistry and electromagnetism.
- Aalliyah Haughton
Aalliyah was an American singer, actress, and model who was a major influence on contemporary R&B, pop, and hip hop music.
- Kenetra Aaliyah
Renowned R&B singer known for hits like 'Try Again' and 'Are You That Somebody'.
- Jamas Faraday
Jamas Faraday was a British chemist and physicist who contributed to the study of electromagnetism and electrochemistry.
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August 25, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 25, 1961:
- Roman festivals - Opiconsivia held in honor of Ops.
- RC Saints - Genesius of Arles, Saint Louis IX of France, Saint Joseph Calasanz
- Uruguay - National Day (independence from Brazil in 1825).
- Philippines - National Heroes' Day.
August 25, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 25, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 21st and August 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 25, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 25, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.
August 25, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 25, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
- Joe Dowell - Wooden Heart
- The Highwaymen - Michael
- Mar-Keys - Last Night
- Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1
August 25, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 25, 1961 was You Don't Know by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.
August 25, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 25, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. 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 25, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 25, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.
August 25, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 25, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
- Mar-Keys - Last Night
- Bobby Bland - Don't Cry No More
- Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1
- The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra - My True Story
August 25, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 25, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 25, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 25, 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 25, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 25, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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 Spanish Civil War
By: Hugh Thomas
Hugh Thomas's The Spanish Civil War is a masterpiece of historian's art. It remains one of the most fascinating and compelling narratives about one of the most iconic and misunderstood conflicts of the 20th century.
Life With Women And How To Survive It
By: Joseph H. Peck
How to live with women and how you can survive it
The Making Of The President 1960
By: Theodore H. White
The most famous political story ever told is the epic clash between John F. Kennedy & Richard M. Nixon. This was captured in Theodore White's groundbreaking chronicle The Making of the President 1960.
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall
By: Gayelord Hauser
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall: A Call to Beauty by Gayelord Houser
Who was the US President on August 25, 1961?
On August 25, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 25, 1961?
On August 25, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 25, 1961?
On August 25, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 25th?
August 25th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 25th 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 25th, such as:
- 2018 - California auction sells a 1962 ferrari 250 gto for $48.4 million. this makes it the most expensive car ever to be sold at auction.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: new zealand has announced the deployment of three additional non-combat military personnel to afghanistan. this increases its military commitment to 13. (reuters) four gunmen attacked a shiite mosque, kabul, afghanistan. at least 20 people were killed.
- 2016 - Philippine drug war: rodrigo duterte's drug war has claimed 1,900 lives.
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.
