Thursday August 03, 1961: on this day
August 03, 1961 was the 215th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 03, 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 03, 1961, who was born and died on August 03, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 03, 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 3rd, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 03, 1961?
- August 03, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 03, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 03, 1961?
- August 03, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 03, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- August 03, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 03, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- August 03, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 03, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 03, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 03, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 03, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on August 03, 1961?
What day of the week was August 03, 1961?
August 03, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 215th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 03, 1961 can also be written as 8/3/1961 in the US and as 3/8/1961 in UK and Europe.
August 03, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 3rd 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 03, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 03, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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August 03, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 03, 1961 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 03, 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 03, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 12:02 am and setting at 02:41 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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Get your map!Who was born on August 03, 1961?
Famous people born on August 03, 1961:
- Molly Hagan
American actress.
- Lee Rocker
American bassist (stray cats).
- Nick Harvey
English politician, minister of state for the armed forces.
- Lee Rocker [Leon Drucker]
Rock bassist (stray cats-gonna ball).
- Diego Pastori
- Naomichi Matsumoto
- Massimo Constantini
- Shelley Taylor-Smith
- Anna Hoekstra
- Ezio Castiglione
Whose famous birthday is on August 3rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 3rd:
- Evangeline Lilly
Evangeline lilly is a canadian actress known for her role as kate austen in the tv series lost.
- Lambert Wilson
French actor known for his roles in The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions.
- Isaiah Washington
Isaiah Washington is an American actor known for his roles in television shows such as 'Grey's Anatomy' and films like 'Crouching Tiger,...
- Martha Stewart
American entrepreneur, whose "martha stewart living omnimedia", made $25 million in profits in 1997 with revenues of $120 millions.
- Martin Sheen
American actor who starred in over a dozen box office hits including "gandhi", "blind ambition", and "apocalypse now" 1979.
- Mathieu Kassovitz
French film director, well-known for his controversial "la haine" (hate with vincent cassel), and actor.
- Michael Ealy
Michael ealy is an american actor known for his roles in films such as barbershop, 2 fast 2 furious, and think like a man.
- Cécile Aubry
French actress, author, and dancer.
- John Landis
American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.
- John Eisenhower
American diplomat, writer, and noted family.
August 03, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 8 months old,
or 752 months and 24 days old,
or 3273 weeks and 2 days old,
or 22913 days old,
if you were born on August 03, 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 03, 1961?
There are 98 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 3rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 03, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 03, 1961.
August 03, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 03, 1961:
- Hilda Rix Nicholas
Australian artist (b. 1884).
- Julius Clementz
- Zoltán Tildy
- Giovanni Battista Angioletti
- Nicola Canali
- Francisco Guerra Navarro
What famous deaths happened on August 3rd?
Famous deaths on August 3rd:
- Lenny Bruce
American comedian who was known for his satirical and controversial topics.
- Carolyn Jones
American actress.
- Ida Lupino
British-american actress who lived a turbulent life.
- Mark Margolis
American actor (b. 1939).
- Christopher Hewett
English actor and theatre director (d. 2001).
- Bubba Smith
Former NFL defensive end and actor, known for his role in the 'Police Academy' movies.
- Coleen Gray
American actress.
- Carmen Silvera
Canadian-english singer and actress (d. 2002).
- Betty Amann
American actress born in germany (born 1905).
- Joseph Conrad
Polish-British writer known for novels like 'Heart of Darkness'.
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August 03, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 03, 1961:
- St. Walthen
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Gamaliel
- Equatorial Guinea - Armed Forces Day
- St. Nicodemus
- Niger - Independence Day
August 03, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 03, 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 03, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 03, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.
August 03, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 03, 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:
- Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
- Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1
- Brook Benton - The Boll Weevil Song
- Brenda Lee - Dum Dum
- Del Shannon - Hats Off To Larry
August 03, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 03, 1961 was You Don't Know by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.
August 03, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 03, 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:
- Helen Shapiro - You Don't Know
- Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
- John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me
- Petula Clark - Romeo
- Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise
August 03, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 03, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.
August 03, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 03, 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:
- Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
- Brook Benton - The Boll Weevil Song
- Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1
- Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - The Switch-A-Roo
- Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart
August 03, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 03, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 03, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 03, 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:
August 03, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 03, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on August 03, 1961?
On August 03, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 03, 1961?
On August 03, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 03, 1961?
On August 03, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 3rd?
August 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd 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 3rd, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: a suicide bomber attacked a shi'ite mosque, gardez, afghanistan. at least 29 people were killed and at least 40 more were injured. the attack is not under immediate investigation.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: a suicide bomber attacked a convoy in afghanistan’s kabul province, killing one soldier from georgia and three civilians, and injuring 13 more, including six resolute support personnel.
- 2016 - The european banking authority supports the retention of a 3% leverage ratio in most european union banks.
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.