Saturday July 01, 1961: on this day

July 01, 1961 was the 182nd day of the year 1961, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is July 01, 1961 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on July 01, 1961, who was born and died on July 01, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 01, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Quarter To Three by Gary U.S. Bonds), movies (e.g. A Woman Is a Woman, directed by Jean-Luc Godard), TV series (e.g. The Younger Generation) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 1st, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 01, 1961?


July 01, 1961 was a Saturday and it was the 182nd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 01, 1961 can also be written as 7/1/1961 in the US and as 1/7/1961 in UK and Europe.

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July 01, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 01, 1961:

  • Kndu tv channel 25 in richland-pasco-kennew, wa (nbc) 1st broadcast
  • Haleakala national park established in hawaii, usa.

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July 01, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 1st 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 July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 01, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 01, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on July 1st, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 01, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 01, 1961 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 01, 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 July 01, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 10:23 pm and setting at 10:15 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 28, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jul 27, 1961.

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Who was born on July 01, 1961?


Famous people born on July 01, 1961:

  • Diana Princess of Wales

    Diana, princess of wales, was a member of the british royal family and was known for her philanthropy work and her high-profile public life.

  • Marl Lewis

    Renowned sprinter and long jumper.

  • Dekhari Lewis

    Hall of Fame wide receiver who won multiple Super Bowl championships with the San Francisco 49ers.

  • Victoriah Nuland

    American diplomat who served as Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs.

  • Dariush Kadivar

    Prominent Iranian journalist and political analyst.

  • Therasa Stewart

    Award-winning investigative journalist known for her in-depth reporting on social issues.

  • Sanjit Rodrigues

    Former Chief Information Officer of the State of California.

  • Kalpana Chawla

    Indian astronaut kalpana chawla (ph.

  • Princess Diana

    Princess Diana was a beloved member of the British royal family known for her humanitarian work.

  • Satin Sathasivam

    Renowned physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Lisle Campbell

    Known for contributions to software development.

  • Akif Hakan

    Turkish painter known for his abstract and colorful works.

  • Santo Cilauro

    Santo Cilauro is an Australian television and radio presenter known for his work in science communication.

  • Lady Diana

    Princess Diana was a beloved member of the British royal family known for her humanitarian work.

  • Michelle Wright

    Canadian country music guitarist and singer.

  • Diana

    Princess of wales (d. 1997).

  • Malcolm Elliott

    English cyclist.

  • Ivan Kaye

    English actor.

Whose famous birthday is on July 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 1st:

  • Olivia de Havilland
    Olivia de Havilland

    Olivia de havilland was a british-born actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'gone with the wind' and 'the adventures of...

  • Pamela Anderson
    Pamela Anderson

    Canadian-american actress and star of "baywatch", the most-watched tv program in history.

  • Liv Tyler
    Liv Tyler

    American actress, daughter bebe buell of aerosmith and steven tyler of aerosmith.

  • Debbie Harry
    Debbie Harry

    American singer-songwriter and actress, best known as the lead singer of new wave and punk rock bands.

  • Léa Seydoux
    Léa Seydoux

    French actress and granddaugther to jera'me seydoux.

  • Hilarie Burton
    Hilarie Burton

    Hilarie burton is an american actress and vj, best known for her role as peyton sawyer on the television series one tree hill.

  • Vincent D'Onofrio
    Vincent D'Onofrio

    Vincent d'onofrio is an american actor known for his roles in full metal jacket, men in black, and daredevil.

  • Sydney Pollack
    Sydney Pollack

    American actor and filmmaker whose works include "the slender thread," 1965 and "the scalphunters," 1968.

  • Karen Black
    Karen Black

    American actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.

  • Leslie Caron
    Leslie Caron

    French-american ballet dancer, winsome, and elfin.

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July 01, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 8 months old,

or 752 months and 28 days old,

or 3273 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22917 days old,

if you were born on July 01, 1961.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 01, 1961?

There are 94 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 01, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 01, 1961.

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July 01, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 01, 1961:

  • Louis-Ferdinand Céline

    French novelist known for his controversial and influential novels such as 'Journey to the End of the Night' and 'Death on the Installment...

  • Celine

    French author known for his innovative writing style and controversial works.

  • Olin Downs

    American author known for his novels and short stories.

  • Jānis Endzelīns
  • Cesare Andreoni

What famous deaths happened on July 1st?

Famous deaths on July 1st:

  • Robert Mitchum
    Robert Mitchum

    American actor, writer, composer, and singer.

  • Walter Matthau
    Walter Matthau

    American actor, best known for his role in the odd couple as oscar madison.

  • Virginia Weidler
    Virginia Weidler

    American child star, who was four years old when she first appeared in "surrender.

  • Sylvia Sidney
    Sylvia Sidney

    Bronx (new york) -- actress (wkrp.

  • Mollie Sugden
    Mollie Sugden

    English singer and actress (d. 2009).

  • Edward Dmytryk
    Edward Dmytryk

    Director (carpetbaggers, young lions, caine mutiny).

  • Wolfman Jack
    Wolfman Jack

    Disc jockey (midnight special), is killed at 57.

  • Geoffrey Hutchings
    Geoffrey Hutchings

    British actor (born 1939).

  • Marylon Brando

    Iconic American actor known for his roles in 'The Godfather' and 'A Streetcar Named Desire'.

  • Ramces II

    One of the most powerful pharaohs of ancient Egypt known for his military campaigns and building projects.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 1st

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July 01, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 01, 1961:

  • Canada Day (formerly Dominion Day) - national holiday of Canada. Moving Day in the province of QuTbec
  • 1899 - Indiana Jones's birthday.
  • In Bulgaria, there is a tradition called July Morning dating from the hippy period in 1980s and maybe as far back as the 1970s. Young (and not so young) people from all over the country travel (often hitchhike) to the Black Sea coast to meet the first sun rays on the 1st of July. Naturally Uriah Heep's July Morning is the main refrain. Although the tradition is linked to the hippy movement in America, it is still popular in Bulgaria. Strangely, it seems that there is no such tradition in other
  • Surinam Keti Koti (Breaking of Chains) Day of Liberty; On July 1, 1863 slavery was abolished.
  • Memorial Day in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day.
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July 01, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 01, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 26th and July 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 01, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 01, 1961 was Quarter To Three by Gary U.S. Bonds, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

July 01, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 01, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 26th and July 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Quarter To Three
  2. - Raindrops
  3. - Moody River
  4. - Tossin' And Turnin'
  5. - Travelin' Man

July 01, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 01, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

July 01, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 01, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 26th and July 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Runaway
  2. - Temptation
  3. - Hello Mary Lou / Travelin' Man
  4. - Well I Ask You
  5. - Halfway To Paradise

July 01, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 01, 1961 was Every Beat Of My Heart by Pips, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

July 01, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 01, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 26th and July 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Every Beat Of My Heart
  2. - Tossin' And Turnin'
  3. - Stand By Me
  4. - I Don't Mind
  5. - Raindrops

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July 01, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 01, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

A Woman Is a Woman

A Woman Is a Woman

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jean-Luc Godard

Starring: Anna Karina, Jean-Claude Brialy, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Henri Attal

Country: United States of America

Striped Trip

Striped Trip

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Vladimir Fetin

Starring: Aleksey Gribov, Ivan Dmitriev, Margarita Nazarova, Evgeniy Leonov

Fanny

Fanny

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Joshua Logan

Starring: Leslie Caron, Maurice Chevalier, Charles Boyer, Horst Buchholz

Flame in the Streets

Flame in the Streets

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Roy Ward Baker

Starring: John Mills, Sylvia Syms, Brenda de Banzie, Earl Cameron

The Colossus of Rhodes

The Colossus of Rhodes

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Sergio Leone

Starring: Rory Calhoun, Lea Massari, Georges Marchal, Conrado San Martín

July 01, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 01, 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:

The Younger Generation

The Younger Generation

Release year: 1961

St. Pauli - Landungsbrücken

St. Pauli - Landungsbrücken

Release year: 1961

Whispering Smith

Whispering Smith

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Leslie Fenton

Spotlight

Spotlight

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Tom McCarthy

Rob Roy

Rob Roy

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Michael Caton-Jones

July 01, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 01, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Nation Of Sheep by William J. Lederer

A Nation Of Sheep

By:

Nation Of Sheep A, William J. Lederer

Music Of The Spheres by Guy Murchie

Music Of The Spheres

By:

This popular-level account of the material universe begins with the solar system, and continues all the way to where the line is between matter and nonmatter. It explains with astonishing clarity a large portion of the material universe.

Fate Is The Hunter by Ernest K. Gann

Fate Is The Hunter

By:

Ernest K. Gann's classic memoir gives an intimate and exciting account of the turbulent early days of commercial aviation. Gann takes you into the cockpit and recounts it in his unique style.

A Burnt-Out Case by Graham Greene

A Burnt-Out Case

By:

Querry, the world-famous architect is suffering from a horrible attack of indifference. He no longer finds joy in life or meaning in art.

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall by Gayelord Hauser

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall

By:

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall: A Call to Beauty by Gayelord Houser

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Who was the US President on July 01, 1961?

On July 01, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 01, 1961?

On July 01, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 01, 1961?

On July 01, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about July 1st?

July 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of July. 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 July 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: 1 july 2019, kabul attack: more than 100 people are injured and 40 are killed in a car bombing in kabul, afghanistan. five taliban gunmen are killed and five more are taken by the taliban. (new york times). taliban militants overran qush tepa district of jowzjan province, resulting the death of more than 50 afghan soldiers. others were also captured.
  • 2018 - 48 people were killed when a bus crashes off a mountain road in uttarakhand, india.
  • 2017 - The memorial service for helmut kohl, former west german leader, is held in his death and funeral. world leaders like bill clinton, emmanuel macron and dmitry medvedev attend, as well as angela merkel and theresa may. (fox news),

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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 July 1961?

July 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.

Discover how July 1961 calendar looked like.

Saturday July 1, 1961