Friday June 02, 1961: on this day

June 02, 1961 was the 153rd day of the year 1961, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.

Is June 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 June 02, 1961, who was born and died on June 02, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 02, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Travelin' Man by Ricky Nelson), movies (e.g. The Last Sunset, directed by Robert Aldrich), TV series (e.g. St. Pauli - Landungsbrücken) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was June 02, 1961?


June 02, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 153rd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 02, 1961 can also be written as 6/2/1961 in the US and as 2/6/1961 in UK and Europe.

June 02, 1961 in June 1961 calendar

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 2nd is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 02, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 02, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on June 2nd, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 02, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 10:51 pm and setting at 10:09 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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Who was born on June 02, 1961?


Famous people born on June 02, 1961:

  • Romaldo Pacheco

    Talented actor who gained fame for his versatile performances in film and television.

  • Dez Cadena

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist.

  • Liam Cunningham (actor)

    Liam cunningham is an irish actor known for his role as davos seaworth in the popular tv series game of thrones.

  • Kerry Junna-Saxby

    Australian 10k walker (1992 - 96 olympics – 15th place).

  • Paul Coffey

    Athlete.

  • John Cameroon

    Guitarist (claw boys claw).

  • Kare Kauks

    Estonian musician and educator.

  • Alejandro Agresti
  • Liam Cunningham
  • Zoran Ferić
  • Fernando Lozano
  • Kerry Saxby-Junna
  • Dora Mazzone

Whose famous birthday is on June 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 2nd:

  • Wentworth Miller
    Wentworth Miller

    Wentworth miller is an american actor best known for his role as michael scofield in the television series prison break.

  • Wayne Brady
    Wayne Brady

    Wayne brady is an american comedian and actor best known for his work on the improvisational comedy show whose line is it anyway? and as the...

  • Zachary Quinto
    Zachary Quinto

    Zachary quinto is an american actor known for his role as spock in the star trek reboot film series.

  • Dennis Haysbert
    Dennis Haysbert

    Dennis haysbert is an american actor known for his roles in the television series 24 and the allstate insurance commercials.

  • Marie-Hélène Breillat
    Marie-Hélène Breillat

    French actor, painter, and writer.

  • Dana Carvey
    Dana Carvey

    American comedian and actor, known for his roles as a cast member of "saturday night live" or garth algar in "wayne's world".

  • Morena Baccarin
    Morena Baccarin

    Brazilian-born american actress.

  • Johnny Weissmuller
    Johnny Weissmuller

    Romanian-born american actor and swimmer who won five olympic medals as well as numerous world records.

  • Stacy Keach
    Stacy Keach

    American actor, best known for his roles in a variety of tv series and movies.

  • Sally Kellerman
    Sally Kellerman

    American actress.

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


You are 62 years 9 months old,

or 753 months and 26 days old,

or 3277 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22945 days old,

if you were born on June 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 June 02, 1961?

There are 66 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 2nd 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on June 02, 1961:

  • Yves Simon

    French philosopher known for his contributions to ethics and political philosophy.

  • George S. Kaufman

    American director, producer, and playwright (b. 1889).

  • Peter H "Paul" Huf

    Actor/director (dutch comedy), dies at 70.

  • Francesco De Vita
  • Louis de Wohl
  • Amado García Guerrero

What famous deaths happened on June 2nd?

Famous deaths on June 2nd:

  • Richard Dawson
    Richard Dawson

    Richard dawson was a british-american actor and comedian best known for hosting the game show family feud.

  • Rex Harrison
    Rex Harrison

    British actor who is internationally recognized on film and stage.

  • Mel Ferrer
    Mel Ferrer

    Elberon, new jersey -- actor (longest day, eaten alive, 5th floor).

  • Jean Hersholt
    Jean Hersholt

    Actress (emma grand hotel, greed), is killed at 69.

  • Stephen Boyd
    Stephen Boyd

    Irish-born actor.

  • Lou Gehrig
    Lou Gehrig

    At 37 years old, the 1st baseman (new york yankee) dies in als at riverdale, new york.

  • Imogene Coca
    Imogene Coca

    American comedian, winsome, small-eyed, rubber-faced and petite, she was a co-star on "your show of shows," the first tv-based comedy...

  • Peter Sallis
    Peter Sallis

    Actor (taste the blood of dracula).

  • Lyda Borelli
    Lyda Borelli

    Italian actress (b. 1884).

  • Jack Gilford
    Jack Gilford

    Actor cracker jacks, dies at 82.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on June 2nd

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


Holidays on June 02, 1961:

  • Italy's Festa della Repubblica (Republic Day), which commemorates the birth of the Repubblica Italiana and the end of the monarchy.
  • Shavuoth (Judaism) (2006).
  • Xenia name day in Slovakia.
  • The Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Nicephorus' death - see also March 13.
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June 02, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 02, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 29th and June 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 02, 1961 was Travelin' Man by Ricky Nelson, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.

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

The music chart in the USA on June 02, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 29th and June 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Travelin' Man
  2. - Daddy's Home
  3. - Running Scared
  4. - Mama Said
  5. - Mother-In-Law

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 02, 1961 was Surrender by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.

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

The music chart in the UK on June 02, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 29th and June 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Surrender
  2. - Runaway
  3. - Frightened City
  4. - But I Do
  5. - More Than I Can Say / Staying In

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 02, 1961 was Stand By Me by Ben E. King, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.

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

The R&B music chart on June 02, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 29th and June 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Stand By Me
  2. - Mother-In-Law
  3. - Mama Said
  4. - Every Beat Of My Heart
  5. - Daddy's Home

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

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

The Last Sunset

The Last Sunset

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Robert Aldrich

Starring: Rock Hudson, Kirk Douglas, Dorothy Malone, Joseph Cotten

Country: United States of America

Misty

Misty

Release year: 1961

Directed by: James B. Clark

Starring: David Ladd, Arthur O'Connell, Pam Smith, Anne Seymour

Wild in the Country

Wild in the Country

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Philip Dunne

Starring: Elvis Presley, Hope Lange, Tuesday Weld, Millie Perkins

The Deadly Companions

The Deadly Companions

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Sam Peckinpah

Starring: Maureen O'Hara, Brian Keith, Steve Cochran, Chill Wills

A Raisin in the Sun

A Raisin in the Sun

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Daniel Petrie

Starring: Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil, Ruby Dee, Diana Sands

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on June 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:

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

Amelia

Amelia

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Mira Nair

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

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

A Journey To Matecumbe by Robert Lewis Taylor

A Journey To Matecumbe

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WITH ILLUSTRATIONS by JOSEPH PAPIN This book tells the story of an adventure that takes place from the Mississippi River to the Florida Keys.

The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford

The Incredible Journey

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Their instincts told them to go west. So the Labrador retriever, the bull terrier, and the Siamese, a young Labrador retriever set off through Canada.

Manila Galleon by F. Van Wyck Mason

Manila Galleon

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This is a fantastic tale of the sea, based on George Anson's famous voyage.

Fate Is The Hunter by Ernest K. Gann

Fate Is The Hunter

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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.

Russia And The West Under Lenin And Stalin by George F. Kennan

Russia And The West Under Lenin And Stalin

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George F. Kennan – Russia and the West under Lenin, Stalin Rossiia i Zapad pri Lenine i Staline Na Angliiskom Iazyke Publisher: . Year: 1962.

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Who was the US President on June 02, 1961?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on June 02, 1961?

On June 02, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about June 2nd?

June 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of June. 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 June 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: five soldiers from the syrian democratic forces are killed by a suicide car bomber at a checkpoint in central raqqa. this bomb and another nearby roadside bomb inflicted wounds on 20 people. (dw)israel strikes syria's military targets in golan heights to counter two rockets that were fired at mount hermon on saturday night. ten people are killed. (the guardian) a car bomb in azaz results in the deaths of at least 21 people, and many injuries.
  • 2018 - Google reports that the u.s. military has terminated a contract to create machine-learning algorithms for drones and artificial intelligence.
  • 2017 - Rock am ring: terrorist threat forces evacuation of tens to thousands of rock am ring fans on the first day at the zeppelinfeld, nuremberg, germany's annual rock am ring music festival. the festival organizers hope that the festival will resume on saturday.

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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 June 1961?

June 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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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