What happened on Sunday August 06, 1961?

Here's what happened on August 06, 1961:

• Vostok 2: Soviet Cosmonaut's Historic Space Mission Soviet cosmonaut Gherman Titov becomes the second human to orbit the Earth, and the first to be in outer space for more than one day, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.
• First Documented Space Motion Sickness The first recorded case of motion sickness in space was reported, highlighting the physiological challenges of human spaceflight and providing crucial medical insights for future space missions.
• Sterling Moss's Final Formula One Victory Sterling Moss claims his sixteenth and final Formula One victory at the German Grand Prix. He would finish third in the overall championship, marking his seventh consecutive year on the podium. Moss is widely regarded as 'the greatest driver never to win the World Championship'.
• Mickey Wright Wins LPGA Waterloo Golf Open Professional golfer Mickey Wright secured victory at the LPGA Waterloo Golf Open, contributing to her legendary status in women's professional golf.

Events in 1961

August 06, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 06, 1961

Newspapers from Aug. 06, 1961

August 06, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 218th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 1961 can also be written as 8/6/1961 in the US and as 6/8/1961 in UK and Europe.

August 06, 1961 in August 1961 calendar

Famous people born on August 06, 1961:

• Karl Zéro

  French radio and television presenter known for his provocative interviewing style, particularly his habit of using informal language with...

• Janet McTeer

  Acclaimed actress known for her powerful stage and screen performances, with multiple award nominations.

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on August 6th

Famous people died on August 06, 1961:

• Eugenio Mosso
• Antonio Urdinarán
• Jozef-Ernest Van Roey

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on August 6th

August 06, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 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 06, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 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 06, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 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 6th 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 06, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 06, 1961 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 06, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 01:55 am and setting at 05:27 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 06, 1961

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Someone born on August 06, 1961 is:

63 years 9 months old,

or 765 months and 7 days old,

or 3327 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23291 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 06, 1961?

There are 85 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 06, 1961.

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