What happened on Thursday May 04, 1961?

Here's what happened on May 04, 1961:

• Freedom Riders Begin Interstate Bus Rides The Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) launched the Freedom Rides, a pivotal civil rights protest challenging segregation in interstate bus travel. Thirteen brave activists began a bus trip through the Southern United States to test and challenge the U.S. Supreme Court's integration decision.
• ANC Leader John Nkadimeng Arrested John Nkadimeng, a prominent leader of the African National Congress in South Africa, was arrested during the height of apartheid, highlighting the ongoing struggle against racial oppression.
• Altitude Record for Manned Balloon Flight Commander Malcolm Ross and Lieutenant Commander Victor A. Prather set a new altitude record by ascending to 113,740 feet (34.67 km) over the Gulf of Mexico in the Strato-Lab V open gondola, successfully completing their groundbreaking flight.
• First Spacemobile Lecture The inaugural on-the-road Spacemobile lecture was delivered, marking an innovative approach to public science education and space exploration outreach.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from May. 04, 1961

Newspapers from 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.

May 04, 1961 in May 1961 calendar

Famous people born on May 04, 1961:

• Luis Herrera

  Professional Colombian cyclist known for his exceptional mountain climbing skills during the 1980s, particularly in the Vuelta a Colombia...

• Jay Aston

  English pop singer and dancer, best known as a member of the successful 1980s pop group Bucks Fizz, who won the Eurovision Song Contest in...

• Mary Elizabeth McDonough

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on May 4th

Famous people died on May 04, 1961:

• Wouter Brouwer
• Johannes Hengeveld
• Anita Stewart

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on May 4th

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.

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 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.

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 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 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 4th 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 04, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

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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Your place in the Universe on May 04, 1961

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Someone born on May 04, 1961 is:

64 years and 10 days old,

or 768 months and 10 days old,

or 3340 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23386 days old,

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

There are 355 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 4th 2026.

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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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