What happened on Sunday June 04, 1961?

Here's what happened on June 04, 1961:

• Cold War: Berlin Crisis Escalation During the Vienna summit, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev dramatically escalates Cold War tensions by threatening to sign a separate peace treaty with East Germany, potentially ending Western powers' access to East Berlin.
• Vienna Summit: Kennedy-Khrushchev Confrontation U.S. President John F. Kennedy and Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev meet in Vienna for a tense diplomatic summit. Their 75-minute initial meeting at the U.S. Embassy was described as hostile, with Khrushchev lecturing Kennedy and demanding Western troop withdrawal from Berlin. Kennedy later described the encounter as 'the worst thing in my life'.
• SS Canberra Maiden Voyage The SS Canberra, Britain's largest post-World War II ocean liner, embarks on its inaugural journey from Southampton to Australia. With capacity for 2,198 passengers and weighing 45,270 gross tons, the ship represents a significant maritime achievement of the era.
• El DeBarge Birth El DeBarge, a talented musician and member of the famous DeBarge family, is born. He would later become known for his work with the group DeBarge and hit songs like 'All This Love'.
• Andrea Jaeger Birth Andrea Jaeger, a notable American tennis player, is born. She would later become a prominent figure in professional tennis during the 1980s.
• USS Maryland Monument Dedication Maryland Governor J. Millard Tawes officially dedicates a granite and bronze monument honoring the USS Maryland, affectionately known as the 'Fighting Mary', at the State House in Annapolis.
• Mary Lena Faulk LPGA Victory Mary Lena Faulk wins the LPGA Western Golf Open, marking a significant achievement in women's professional golf.

Events in 1961

June 04, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 04, 1961

Newspapers from Jun. 04, 1961

June 04, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 155th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 04, 1961 can also be written as 6/4/1961 in the US and as 4/6/1961 in UK and Europe.

June 04, 1961 in June 1961 calendar

Famous people born on June 04, 1961:

• El Debarge

  El DeBarge is an iconic R&B singer known for his smooth vocals and hit songs like 'Rhythm of the Night' and 'Who's Johnny', who was a...

• Ferenc Gyurcsány

  Ferenc Gyurcsány is a prominent Hungarian politician who served as the 6th Prime Minister of Hungary from 2004 to 2009, known for his...

• Lawrence Lessig

  Lawrence Lessig is a renowned legal scholar, educator, and activist known for his work on internet law, copyright, and digital technology...

• Olivier Widmaier Picasso
• Véronique Biefnot

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on June 4th

Famous people died on June 04, 1961:

• William Astbury
• Helen Stratton
• Alice Voinescu

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on June 4th

June 04, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 04, 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 04, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 04, 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 04, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 04, 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 4th 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 04, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 04, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 04, 1961 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 04, 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 04, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 12:27 am and setting at 12:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 30, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1961.

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Someone born on June 04, 1961 is:

63 years 10 months old,

or 766 months and 19 days old,

or 3333 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23334 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 04, 1961?

There are 42 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 4th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 04, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 04, 1961.

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