What happened on Saturday July 01, 1961?

Here's what happened on July 01, 1961:

• Birth of Diana Spencer, Future Princess of Wales Diana Frances Spencer was born at Park House near Sandringham, Norfolk, England. She would later become one of the most famous and beloved members of the British Royal Family, marrying Prince Charles in 1981 and becoming a global humanitarian icon before her tragic death in 1997.
• Carl Lewis Becomes Olympic Track and Field Star Carl Lewis, an exceptional American athlete, begins his legendary Olympic career. He would go on to win multiple gold medals in track and field events during the 1984 and 1988 Olympic Games, becoming one of the most celebrated athletes in Olympic history.
• Establishment of Haleakala National Park Haleakala National Park is officially established in Hawaii, protecting over 33,000 acres of unique volcanic landscape on Maui. The park encompasses the dormant Haleakala volcano and represents a critical conservation effort to preserve Hawaii's distinctive ecological environment.
• KNDU TV Channel 25 First Broadcast KNDU Television, an NBC affiliate located in the Richland-Pasco-Kennewick area of Washington state, begins its first broadcast, expanding local media coverage in the region.

Events in 1961

July 01, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 01, 1961

Newspapers from Jul. 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.

July 01, 1961 in July 1961 calendar

Famous people born on July 01, 1961:

• Diana Princess of Wales

  Diana was a prominent member of the British Royal Family, known for her humanitarian work, compassion, and global influence.

• Carl Lewis

  Carl Lewis is a legendary American track and field athlete who dominated Olympic competitions in the 1980s and 1990s.

• Laurence Fishburne

  Acclaimed American actor known for iconic roles in 'The Matrix' series, 'Morpheus', and numerous other films and TV shows.

• Kalpana Chawla

  Kalpana Chawla was an Indian-American astronaut and aerospace engineer who tragically died in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.

• Diana Spencer
• Victoria Nuland
• Doron Jamchi
• Rolf Kasparek
• Ivan Kaye
• Dan Stripp
• Alessio Caruso
• Jean-Claude Colotti
• Malcolm Elliott
• Ute Emmerich
• Augusto Gentilini
• Jean-Paul Gut

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on July 1st

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...

• Jānis Endzelīns

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on July 1st

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.

1. Gary U.S. Bonds - Quarter To Three
2. Dee Clark - Raindrops
3. Pat Boone - Moody River
4. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
5. Ricky Nelson - 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.

1. Del Shannon - Runaway
2. The Everly Brothers - Temptation
3. Ricky Nelson - Hello Mary Lou / Travelin' Man
4. Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
5. Billy Fury - 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 music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 1st is Cancer.

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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?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 01, 1961 was Waning gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on July 01, 1961

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Someone born on July 01, 1961 is:

63 years 9 months old,

or 765 months and 22 days old,

or 3329 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23307 days old,

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

There are 69 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 1st 2025.

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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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