What happened on Tuesday May 02, 1961?

Here's what happened on May 02, 1961:

• Iranian Teachers' Strike of 1961 A significant labor protest erupted in Iran when over 50,000 educators walked off the job, demanding better working conditions and wages. The strike highlighted tensions between workers and the government, with initial suspicions of CIA involvement. Iranian monarch Mohammad Reza Pahlavi initially attempted to suppress the strike through military intervention but was forced to negotiate after learning that troops would not fire on demonstrators. As a result of the unrest, Pahlavi dismissed Prime Minister Jafar Sharif-Emami and replaced him with Ali Amini, demonstrating the strike's political impact.
• Albatross Training Vessel Tragedy A devastating maritime disaster occurred when the training vessel Albatross was struck by a sudden white squall approximately 125 miles west of the Dry Tortugas. The schooner sank almost instantly, resulting in the tragic loss of six lives: Alice Sheldon, ship's cook George Ptacnik, and students Chris Coristine, John Goodlett, Rick Marsellus, and Robin Wetherill. Thirteen other individuals on board miraculously survived the sudden and catastrophic event.
• Death of Cricket Player J.C. White J.C. White, a notable English cricket player who represented his country between 1921-1931, passed away at the age of 49. During his international career, White distinguished himself by taking 49 wickets in 15 Test matches, contributing to England's cricket legacy.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from May. 02, 1961

Newspapers from May. 02, 1961

May 02, 1961 was a Tuesday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1961 can also be written as 5/2/1961 in the US and as 2/5/1961 in UK and Europe.

May 02, 1961 in May 1961 calendar

Famous people born on May 02, 1961:

• Stephen Daldry

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Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on May 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

1. Del Shannon - Runaway
2. Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
3. Linda Scott - I've Told Every Little Star
4. Gene McDaniels - A Hundred Pounds Of Clay
5. The Marcels - Blue Moon

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 02, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

1. The Marcels - Blue Moon
2. The Temperance Seven - You're Driving Me Crazy
3. Floyd Cramer - On The Rebound
4. Elvis Presley - Wooden Heart
5. Bobby Vee - More Than I Can Say / Staying In

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 02, 1961 was Mother-In-Law by Ernie K-Doe, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

1. Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
2. Ray Charles - One Mint Julep
3. The Marcels - Blue Moon
4. Etta James - Trust In Me
5. Freddy King - Hide Away

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 02, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 02, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 08:54 pm and setting at 08:15 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 1961 while the next full moon would come on May 30, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on May 02, 1961

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Someone born on May 02, 1961 is:

64 years and 12 days old,

or 768 months and 12 days old,

or 3341 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23388 days old,

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

There are 353 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 2nd 2026.

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

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

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