What happened on Friday June 02, 1961?

Here's what happened on June 02, 1961:

• George S. Kaufman, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright, Dies George S. Kaufman, a renowned American playwright, theater director, and Pulitzer Prize winner, passed away at the age of 72. Known for his significant contributions to American theater, Kaufman was a key figure in the Broadway comedy scene during the early to mid-20th century.

Events in 1961

June 02, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 02, 1961

Newspapers from Jun. 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

Famous people born on June 02, 1961:

• Liam Cunningham (actor)

  Acclaimed Irish actor best known for his memorable portrayal of Davos Seaworth in the globally popular HBO series Game of Thrones.

• Dez Cadena

  Influential punk rock musician known for his roles in seminal bands like Misfits, Black Flag, and DC3.

• Alejandro Agresti
• Liam Cunningham

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on June 2nd

Famous people died on June 02, 1961:

• George S. Kaufman

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

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on June 2nd

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.

1. Ricky Nelson - Travelin' Man
2. Shep and the Limelites - Daddy's Home
3. Roy Orbison - Running Scared
4. The Shirelles - Mama Said
5. Ernie K-Doe - 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.

1. Elvis Presley - Surrender
2. Del Shannon - Runaway
3. The Shadows - Frightened City
4. Clarence 'Frogman' Henry - But I Do
5. Bobby Vee - 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 music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.

1. Ben E. King - Stand By Me
2. Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
3. The Shirelles - Mama Said
4. Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart
5. Shep And The Limelites - Daddy's Home

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

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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?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 02, 1961 was Waning gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on June 02, 1961

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Someone born on June 02, 1961 is:

63 years 11 months old,

or 767 months and 12 days old,

or 3336 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23357 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 02, 1961?

There are 19 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 2nd 2025.

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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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