Thursday May 04, 1961: on this day

May 04, 1961 was the 124th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 04, 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 May 04, 1961, who was born and died on May 04, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 04, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Runaway by Del Shannon), movies (e.g. Parrish, directed by Delmer Daves), TV series (e.g. Whispering Smith) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 4th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 04, 1961?


May 04, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 124th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 04, 1961 can also be written as 5/4/1961 in the US and as 4/5/1961 in UK and Europe.

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May 04, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 04, 1961:

  • 1st on-the-road spacemobile lecture given.
  • Core begins freedom rides from washington, dc
  • South-africa anc-leader john nkadimeng arrested
  • Malcolm ross and victor prather reach 34,668 metres (record) in balloon.
  • Thirteen freedom riders begin bus trip through south us.
  • American civil rights movement: the ''freedom riders'' begin a bus trip through the south.
  • U.s. freedom riders begin interstate bus rides to test the new u.s. supreme court integration decision.
  • Malcolm ross and victor prather attain a new altitude record for manned balloon flight ascending in the strato-lab v open gondola to 113,740 feet (34.67 km).

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May 04, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 4th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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 04, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on May 4th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 04, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 04, 1961 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 04, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 11:03 pm and setting at 10:08 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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Who was born on May 04, 1961?


Famous people born on May 04, 1961:

  • Jazzie Lawrence

    Renowned poet known for her powerful and emotive verses.

  • Luis Herrera

    Colombian cyclist.

  • Jay Aston

    English singer-songwriter/dancer (bucks fizz).

  • Eugene Daniel NFL center (Indianapolis Colts

    Baltimore ravens).

  • Joe Murray

    Artist.

  • Deborah Lipp

    American wiccan high priestess in the gardnerian tradition.

  • David Vitter

    Politician.

  • Mary Elizabeth McDonough in Van Nuys

    California, usa; actress (erin-waltons).

  • Mary Elizabeth McDonough
  • Ermen Benítez
  • Alessandro Ghini
  • Richard Hill
  • Nedžad Maksumić
  • Chris Packham
  • Herbert Vianna
  • Lucho Herrera

Whose famous birthday is on May 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 4th:

  • Audrey Hepburn
    Audrey Hepburn

    Belgian actress, humanitarian and dancer who started as a ballet student.

  • Rob Brydon
    Rob Brydon

    Rob brydon is a welsh actor and comedian known for his work in television and film, including his role in the sitcom gavin & stacey.

  • Hosni Mubarak
    Hosni Mubarak

    Egyptian leader, president and military commander.

  • Lance Bass
    Lance Bass

    American pop singer, dancer and actor.

  • Randy Travis
    Randy Travis

    American country-western singer, who has received every award in his industry.

  • Jackie Jackson
    Jackie Jackson

    American musician and singer (the jackson 5).

  • Paul Gleason
    Paul Gleason

    American actor (b. 1939).

  • Richard Jenkins
    Richard Jenkins

    American actor.

  • Eric Sykes
    Eric Sykes

    English actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1923).

  • Alexander Gould
    Alexander Gould

    American actor.

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May 04, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 10 months old,

or 754 months and 25 days old,

or 3282 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22975 days old,

if you were born on May 04, 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 May 04, 1961?

There are 36 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 4th 2024.

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

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

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May 04, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 04, 1961:

  • Anita Stewart
    Anita Stewart

    American actress and producer (d. 1961).

  • Ladye Katharine

    Ladye Katharine was a talented painter whose works are celebrated for their beauty.

  • Wouter Brouwer
  • Johannes Hengeveld
  • Maurice Merleau-Ponty

What famous deaths happened on May 4th?

Famous deaths on May 4th:

  • Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise

    Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

  • Diana Dors
    Diana Dors

    British actress, with a large breast and who was often a good-time girl.

  • Moe Howard
    Moe Howard

    American actor, singer, and screenwriter (b. 1897).

  • Cathryn Damon
    Cathryn Damon

    American actress mary campbell - soap, who was born in 1930, dies at 56.

  • Jozeph Tito

    Yugoslav revolutionary and statesman, serving as the leader of Yugoslavia from 1945 until his death.

  • Eddith Nesbit

    Known for her children's literature, including 'The Railway Children'.

  • Carless Brooks

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Josip Broz Tito

    Former President of Yugoslavia.

  • Jozeph Broz

    Yugoslav politician who was a prominent member of the Communist Party of Yugoslavia.

  • Ulysses Aldrovandi

    Italian naturalist known for his extensive work in the field of natural history.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 4th

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May 04, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 04, 1961:

  • Star Wars day, "May the 4th be with you" pun on "May the force be with you"
  • Republic of China - Literary Day (???, commemorating May Fourth Movement).
  • International Firefighters' Day.
  • People's Republic of China - Youth Day (???, commemorating May Fourth Movement).
  • Blessed Catherine of Park
  • The Netherlands - Remembrance of the Dead.

Saints celebrated on May 04, 1961:

  • Saint Ladislaus of Gielnow
  • Saint Judas Cyriacus
  • Saint Florian
  • Saint Godehard
  • Saint Monica of Hippo (d. 387)
  • Saint Ethelred
  • Saint Silvianus
  • Saint Titianus
  • Saint Willerik
  • Saint John Houghton, Saint Robert Lawrence, Saint Augustine Webster, Saint Richard Reynolds, and Saint John Hale; all put to death in 1535.
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May 04, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 04, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 1st and May 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 04, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 04, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 04, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 1st and May 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Runaway
  2. - Mother-In-Law
  3. - I've Told Every Little Star
  4. - A Hundred Pounds Of Clay
  5. - Blue Moon

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 04, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 04, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 04, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 1st and May 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Blue Moon
  2. - You're Driving Me Crazy
  3. - On The Rebound
  4. - Wooden Heart
  5. - More Than I Can Say / Staying In

May 04, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 04, 1961 was Mother-In-Law by Ernie K-Doe, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

May 04, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 04, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 1st and May 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Mother-In-Law
  2. - One Mint Julep
  3. - Blue Moon
  4. - Trust In Me
  5. - Hide Away

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May 04, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 04, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Parrish

Parrish

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Delmer Daves

Starring: Claudette Colbert, Troy Donahue, Karl Malden, Dean Jagger

Black Tights

Black Tights

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Terence Young

Starring: Maurice Chevalier, Les Ballets de Paris, Zizi Jeanmaire, Dirk Sanders

The Beast of Yucca Flats

The Beast of Yucca Flats

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Coleman Francis

Starring: Douglas Mellor, Barbara Francis, Bing Stafford, Larry Aten

Country: United States of America

Parrish

Parrish

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Delmer Daves

Starring: Claudette Colbert, Troy Donahue, Karl Malden, Dean Jagger

Yojimbo

Yojimbo

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Akira Kurosawa

Starring: Toshirô Mifune, Eijirô Tôno, Tatsuya Nakadai, Yôko Tsukasa

Country: United States of America

May 04, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 04, 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:

Whispering Smith

Whispering Smith

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Leslie Fenton

Spotlight

Spotlight

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Tom McCarthy

Rob Roy

Rob Roy

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Michael Caton-Jones

Amelia

Amelia

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Mira Nair

The Treasure Seekers

The Treasure Seekers

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Juliet May

May 04, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 04, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Don'T Tell Alfred by Nancy Mitford

Don'T Tell Alfred

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Fanny, the quiet observant narrator of Nancy Mitford’s two most famous novels, takes center stage in this hilarious comedy. Fanny Wincham was last seen as a young girl in The Pursuit of Love and Love.

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall by Gayelord Hauser

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall

By:

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall: A Call to Beauty by Gayelord Houser

Profiles In Courage by John F. Kennedy

Profiles In Courage

By:

John F. Kennedy's Profiles in Courage was written in 1955 by the junior senator of Massachusetts. It served as a clear call to all Americans.

Reality In Advertising by Rosser Reeves

Reality In Advertising

By:

Rarely has an advertising book caused such a stir as this amazing account of the principles behind successful advertising. Reality in Advertising, published in 1961, was listed for several weeks.

Fate Is The Hunter by Ernest K. Gann

Fate Is The Hunter

By:

Ernest K. Gann's classic memoir gives an intimate and exciting account of the turbulent early days of commercial aviation. Gann takes you into the cockpit and recounts it in his unique style.

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Who was the US President on May 04, 1961?

On May 04, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 04, 1961?

On May 04, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 04, 1961?

On May 04, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about May 4th?

May 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of May. 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 May 4th, such as:

  • 2019 - At least nine people are killed in an attack on the forces loyal to field marshal khalifa haitar in sabha (libya), by the islamic state of iraq and the levant. isil claims responsibility.
  • 2018 - (el pais) basque conflict: eta's final act of dissolution takes place in cambo-les-bains france. in the presence of jonathan powell, gerry adams and brian currin, eta is represented by politicians like brian currin, brian currin, cuauhtemoc carenas, brian currin, and brian currin. (el pais). mariano rajoy, the spanish prime minister, reminds a crowd about the 853 victims and reaffirms his resolve to end the 60-year-old eta violence.
  • 2017 - 2017 venezuelan protests - a student is shot to death in el tigre during gunfire. this brings the total number of deaths in protests against nicolas maduro to 37.

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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 May 1961?

May 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.

Discover how May 1961 calendar looked like.

Thursday May 4, 1961