Wednesday August 02, 1961: on this day

August 02, 1961 was the 214th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 02, 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 August 02, 1961, who was born and died on August 02, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis), movies (e.g. Pit and the Pendulum, directed by Roger Corman), TV series (e.g. Merry-Go-Round) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 2nd, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 02, 1961?


August 02, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 214th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1961 can also be written as 8/2/1961 in the US and as 2/8/1961 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 1961 in August 1961 calendar

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August 02, 1961: What happened on that day?


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August 02, 1961: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 02, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo 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 02, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 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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Discover the planets positions on August 2nd, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 02, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 02, 1961 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 11:28 pm and setting at 01:39 pm.

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 02, 1961?


Famous people born on August 02, 1961:

  • Pete de Freitas

    Spanish producer and drummer (echo & the bunnymen), (d. 1989).

  • Cold 187um

    American producer and rapper (above the law).

  • Michael Spiller

    Director.

  • Graham Dye

    English singer-songwriter/guitarist (scarlet party and the alan parsons project).

  • Ed West

    Nfl tight end (philadelphia eagles and atlanta falcons).

  • Mark Moseley
  • Mike Ross
  • Gustav Weder
  • Dmitrij Jur'evič Pučkov
  • John Vlissides
  • David Binney
  • Cui Jian
  • Sugao Kambe
  • María Moret

Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:

  • Carroll O'Connor
    Carroll O'Connor

    Carroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.

  • Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise

    Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

  • Isabel Allende
    Isabel Allende

    Isabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...

  • Muriel Robin
    Muriel Robin

    She is a french comedian, singer, and actress.

  • Sam Worthington
    Sam Worthington

    Sam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.

  • Kevin Smith
    Kevin Smith

    Kevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.

  • Wes Craven
    Wes Craven

    American screen writer, filmmaker and author.

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Joanna Cassidy
    Joanna Cassidy

    American actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.

  • Myrna Loy
    Myrna Loy

    American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.

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August 02, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 7 months old,

or 751 months and 17 days old,

or 3267 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22875 days old,

if you were born on August 02, 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 August 02, 1961?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 02, 1961.

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August 02, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 02, 1961:

  • Giovanni B Angioletti

    Italian writer, "i grandi ospiti", dies at 64.

  • Federico Pinna Berchet

What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?

Famous deaths on August 2nd:

  • Jean-Pierre Melville
    Jean-Pierre Melville

    French filmmaker.

  • David Huddleston
    David Huddleston

    American actor (b. 1930).

  • Cathleen Nesbitt
    Cathleen Nesbitt

    English actress (separate tables) dies at 93.

  • Josehua Bell

    Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.

  • Lexander Graham Bell

    Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.

  • Sruly Halberstam

    Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.

  • Vin Scully

    Vin scully is a retired american sportscaster best known for his 67 seasons as the play-by-play announcer for the los angeles dodgers.

  • Larysa Kosach

    Ukrainian writer known for her poetry and prose.

  • Harace Mann

    American educator and politician known for advocating public education reform.

  • Raymond Carver

    Raymond Carver was an American short story writer and poet, who is considered one of the most influential writers of the late 20th century.

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August 02, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 02, 1961:

  • St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
  • St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
  • St. Stephen
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
  • Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
  • Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
  • Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
  • Day of airborne forces in Russia
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August 02, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 02, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 31st and August 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 02, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 02, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 02, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tossin' And Turnin'
  2. - I Like It Like That, Part 1
  3. - The Boll Weevil Song
  4. - Dum Dum
  5. - Hats Off To Larry

August 02, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1961 was You Don't Know by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 02, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 02, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Don't Know
  2. - Well I Ask You
  3. - Johnny Remember Me
  4. - Romeo
  5. - Halfway To Paradise

August 02, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

August 02, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 02, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Tossin' And Turnin'
  2. - The Boll Weevil Song
  3. - I Like It Like That, Part 1
  4. - The Switch-A-Roo
  5. - Every Beat Of My Heart

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August 02, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 02, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Pit and the Pendulum

Pit and the Pendulum

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Roger Corman

Starring: Vincent Price, Barbara Steele, John Kerr, Luana Anders

Country: United States of America

Come September

Come September

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Robert Mulligan

Starring: Rock Hudson, Gina Lollobrigida, Sandra Dee, Bobby Darin

Country: United States of America

The Frightened City

The Frightened City

Release year: 1961

Directed by: John Lemont

Starring: Herbert Lom, Sean Connery, John Gregson, Alfred Marks

Chaudhvin Ka Chand

Chaudhvin Ka Chand

Release year: 1961

Directed by: M. Sadiq

Starring: Waheeda Rehman, Guru Dutt, Rehman, Minoo Mumtaz

Tammy Tell Me True

Tammy Tell Me True

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Harry Keller

Starring: Sandra Dee, John Gavin, Charles Drake, Virginia Grey

August 02, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 02, 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:

Merry-Go-Round

Merry-Go-Round

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Rupert Julian

Beat the Odds

Beat the Odds

Release year: 1961

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

August 02, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 02, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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 Shooting Star by Wallace Stegner

A Shooting Star

By:

Hardbound

A Nation Of Sheep by William J. Lederer

A Nation Of Sheep

By:

Nation Of Sheep A, William J. Lederer

Sketches From Life by Dean Acheson

Sketches From Life

By:

These pages are full of famous men that Mr. Acheson knows and has cherished for the most part.

The Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone

The Agony and the Ecstasy

By:

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 …

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Who was the US President on August 02, 1961?

On August 02, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1961?

On August 02, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 02, 1961?

On August 02, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about August 2nd?

August 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention, battle of al hudaydah in yemen: at least 20 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition in al hudaydah (yemen). saudi arabia's spokesperson denied that its jets were present in the area, but blamed rebels.
  • 2017 - Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan's war on terror. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: a volunteer search and rescue team from the syria civil defence says that 33 people were injured by toxic gas dropped from an unmanned helicopter onto saraqeb, rebel-held idlib governorate.

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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 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.

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