What happened on Thursday August 03, 1961?

Here's what happened on August 03, 1961:

• Suicide Act 1961 Decriminalizes Suicide in the United Kingdom The Suicide Act 1961 was given royal assent, marking a significant shift in legal and social attitudes towards mental health in England and Wales. The act removed criminal penalties for individuals who attempted suicide, recognizing that such actions were often a result of severe psychological distress rather than criminal intent. This progressive legislation represented an important step in treating suicide as a mental health issue requiring compassion and support, rather than punishment.
• USS Thresher Commissioned at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard The nuclear-powered submarine USS Thresher was officially commissioned at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in New Hampshire. As a cutting-edge submarine of the United States Navy, the Thresher represented advanced naval technology during the Cold War era. Tragically, the submarine would later be lost in a catastrophic accident in 1963, which led to significant improvements in submarine safety protocols.
• Trustee Investments Act 1961 Receives Royal Assent The Trustee Investments Act 1961 received royal assent in the United Kingdom, introducing important legal reforms in financial management and investment strategies for trustees. This legislation modernized the framework for how trustees could invest and manage funds, providing more flexibility and broader investment options while maintaining prudent financial oversight.

Events in 1961

August 03, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 03, 1961

Newspapers from Aug. 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 in August 1961 calendar

Famous people born on August 03, 1961:

• Molly Hagan

  American actress known for her roles in television and film, with a career spanning several decades.

• Lee Rocker

  Bassist of the rockabilly band Stray Cats, known for his influential role in the 1980s rock and punk revival scene.

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on August 3rd

Famous people died on August 03, 1961:

• Hilda Rix Nicholas

  Australian artist (b. 1884).

• Giovanni Battista Angioletti
• Nicola Canali
• Julius Clementz
• Zoltán Tildy

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on August 3rd

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.

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1
3. Brook Benton - The Boll Weevil Song
4. Brenda Lee - Dum Dum
5. 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.

1. Helen Shapiro - You Don't Know
2. Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
3. John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me
4. Petula Clark - Romeo
5. 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 music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Brook Benton - The Boll Weevil Song
3. Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1
4. Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - The Switch-A-Roo
5. Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 3rd is Leo.

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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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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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Your place in the Universe on August 03, 1961

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Someone born on August 03, 1961 is:

63 years 10 months old,

or 766 months and 1 day old,

or 3330 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23316 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 03, 1961?

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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.

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