Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 5th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
see horoscope and birth chart for May 05, 1961What happened on Friday May 05, 1961?
About May 5th, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 5, 1961, Alan Shepard made history by becoming the first American to travel into space during the Mercury-Redstone 3 mission. Aboard the Freedom 7 spacecraft, he completed a 15-minute suborbital flight, reaching an altitude of 115 miles and traveling 302 miles. This groundbreaking mission was a crucial milestone in the early days of the U.S. space program, marking a significant achievement in the Space Race with the Soviet Union.
- Day of the week: May 5th, 1961 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Runaway by Del Shannon
- #1 UK song: Blue Moon by The Marcels
- Popular movie: El Cid directed by Anthony Mann
More about May 5th, 1961? See below for more news and curiosities on May 5th, 1961.
Table of contents
May 05, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 05, 1961:
- First American in Space: Alan Shepard's Historic Flight On May 5, 1961, Alan Shepard made history by becoming the first American to travel into space during the Mercury-Redstone 3 mission. Aboard the Freedom 7 spacecraft, he completed a 15-minute suborbital flight, reaching an altitude of 115 miles and traveling 302 miles. This groundbreaking mission was a crucial milestone in the early days of the U.S. space program, marking a significant achievement in the Space Race with the Soviet Union.
- Hiro Hase: Professional Wrestler Hiro Hase, a professional wrestler associated with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), was noted on this date.
May 05, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
What day of the week was May 05, 1961?
Who was born on May 05, 1961?
Famous people born on May 05, 1961:
- Hiroshi Hase
Japanese politician and professional wrestler known for his unique career spanning both political and athletic domains.
- Mario Brescia Moreyra
Peruvian businessman and CEO of TASA, leading the influential Brescia Group with an estimated fortune of $4.
May 05, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 05, 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 05, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 05, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.
- Del Shannon - Runaway
- Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
- Linda Scott - I've Told Every Little Star
- Gene McDaniels - A Hundred Pounds Of Clay
- The Marcels - Blue Moon
May 05, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 05, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.
- The Marcels - Blue Moon
- The Temperance Seven - You're Driving Me Crazy
- Floyd Cramer - On The Rebound
- Elvis Presley - Wooden Heart
- Bobby Vee - More Than I Can Say / Staying In
May 05, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 05, 1961 was Mother-In-Law by Ernie K-Doe, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.
- Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
- Ray Charles - One Mint Julep
- The Marcels - Blue Moon
- Etta James - Trust In Me
- Freddy King - Hide Away
May 05, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th is Taurus.
Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.
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.
Discover the personality of May born.
Unlock the Mysteries of May 05, 1961! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!
May 05, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 05, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Ox personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 05, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 05, 1961 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 05, 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 05, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 12:02 am and setting at 11:12 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 1961 while the next full moon would come on May 30, 1961.
Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!
Your place in the Universe on May 05, 1961
We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day
Get your Star Map Now!How old is someone born on May 05, 1961?
Someone born on May 05, 1961 is:
63 years 11 months old,
or 767 months and 18 days old,
or 3337 weeks and 5 days old,
or 23364 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 05, 1961?
There are 12 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 5th 2025.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 05, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 05, 1961.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
Back in 1961
