Thursday July 06, 1961: on this day

July 06, 1961 was the 187th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is July 06, 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 July 06, 1961, who was born and died on July 06, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 06, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Quarter To Three by Gary U.S. Bonds), movies (e.g. Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, directed by Irwin Allen), TV series (e.g. The Younger Generation) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 6th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 06, 1961?


July 06, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 187th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 06, 1961 can also be written as 7/6/1961 in the US and as 6/7/1961 in UK and Europe.

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July 06, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 06, 1961:

  • Portuguese ship explode near mozambique, kills 300

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July 06, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 6th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 06, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on July 6th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 06, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 06, 1961 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 06, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 01:26 am and setting at 03:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 28, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jul 27, 1961.

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Who was born on July 06, 1961?


Famous people born on July 06, 1961:

  • Robin Antin
    Robin Antin

    American reality tv personality and model.

  • Kimberly Foster
    Kimberly Foster

    Actress (it takes two).

  • Joal Ryan

    American politician who served as the 53rd Governor of Kansas.

  • Alvis Rogers

    Alvis Rogers was a talented basketball player known for his skills on the court.

  • Vandana Chavan

    Indian lawyer and politician.

  • Chris Toumazou

    Scientist.

  • Rick Price

    Australian singer-songwriter.

  • Benita Fitzgerald-Brown

    Virginia, united states -- 100m hitch (1984 olympics – gold medalist).

  • Santandrea
  • Elizabeth Kolbert
  • Lionginas Virbalas
  • Jonas Jonasson
  • Gintaras Krapikas
  • Antonio Carioti
  • Juan Palomino

Whose famous birthday is on July 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 6th:

  • Sylvester Stallone
    Sylvester Stallone

    American actor who achieved overnight success by writing and starring as rocky in 1976, an oscar-winning picture.

  • Kevin Hart
    Kevin Hart

    Kevin hart is a popular american comedian known for his stand-up comedy specials and roles in various comedy films.

  • 50 Cent
    50 Cent

    50 cent is an american rapper known for his hit albums and singles, as well as his business ventures in the entertainment industry.

  • Nancy Reagan
    Nancy Reagan

    American first lady, wife of president ronald reagan.

  • Geoffrey Rush
    Geoffrey Rush

    Geoffrey rush is an australian actor known for his versatile performances in both film and theater, including his academy award-winning role...

  • Burt Ward
    Burt Ward

    Burt ward is an american tv actor best known for his role as robin in the 1960s batman television series.

  • Nathalie Baye
    Nathalie Baye

    French actress, who has starred in films such as "day for night," the man who loved women", and "the return of martin guerre.

  • Audrey Fleurot
    Audrey Fleurot

    Audrey fleurot is a french actress known for her roles in popular tv series such as 'spiral' and 'the intouchables'.

  • Janet Leigh
    Janet Leigh

    American actress and author, leigh is best known for her scene in the shower in psycho in 1960.

  • Merv Griffin
    Merv Griffin

    American entertainer and tv host.

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July 06, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 8 months old,

or 752 months and 23 days old,

or 3273 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22912 days old,

if you were born on July 06, 1961.

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

There are 99 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 6th 2024.

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

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

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July 06, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 06, 1961:

  • Woodall Rodgers

    American lawyer and politician, mayor of dallas (b. 1890).

  • Scott LaFaro

    American jazz bassist (bill evans trio) (born 1936).

  • Enrique Larreta [E Rodriguez Maza]

    Argentine diplomat / writer.

  • Cuno Amiet

    Swiss painter dies at 93.

  • Giovanni Treccani
  • Enrique Larreta
  • Konstantinos Logothetopoulos
  • Enrique Rodríguez Larreta

What famous deaths happened on July 6th?

Famous deaths on July 6th:

  • Cameron Boyce
    Cameron Boyce

    Cameron boyce was a talented tv actor known for his roles in disney channel shows and movies, such as 'jessie' and 'descendants'.

  • Louis Armstrong
    Louis Armstrong

    American jazz trumpeter.

  • James Caan
    James Caan

    American actor.

  • Buddy Ebsen
    Buddy Ebsen

    Buddy ebsen was an american actor known for his role as jed clampett in the television series the beverly hillbillies.

  • Roy Rogers
    Roy Rogers

    American entertainer and star cowboy movie star from the 1930s.

  • Robert McNamara
    Robert McNamara

    American business executive, president of a world bank and official in government who was secretary of defense during the bay of pigs war...

  • Evan Hunter
    Evan Hunter

    American novelist (born in 1926).

  • Cameron Mitchell
    Cameron Mitchell

    Dallastown, pennsylvania -- actor (buck high chaparral).

  • Kasey Rogers
    Kasey Rogers

    American actress and author (d. 2006).

  • Gail Patrick
    Gail Patrick

    Actress (my man godfrey), passes away from leukemia at the age of 69.

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July 06, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 06, 1961:

  • Comoros - Independence Day (1975).
  • Feast day of St Maria Goretti.
  • Lithuania - Statehood Day.
  • Malawi - Independence Day (1964).
  • Malawi - Republic Day (1966).
  • Roman festivals: Ludi Apollinares, games in honour of Apollo (since 208 BC) began today.
  • San Fermin a Spanish Catholic festival centered in Pamplona begins today.
  • Music festival EXIT begins today in Serbian town of Novi Sad.
  • Czech Republic - Jan Hus Day (1415).
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July 06, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 06, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 3rd and July 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 06, 1961 was Quarter To Three by Gary U.S. Bonds, according to the music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

July 06, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 06, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 3rd and July 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Quarter To Three
  2. - Tossin' And Turnin'
  3. - The Boll Weevil Song
  4. - Raindrops
  5. - The Writing On The Wall

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 06, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

July 06, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 06, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 3rd and July 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Runaway
  2. - Temptation
  3. - Hello Mary Lou / Travelin' Man
  4. - Well I Ask You
  5. - Halfway To Paradise

July 06, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 06, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

July 06, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 06, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 3rd and July 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Tossin' And Turnin'
  2. - Every Beat Of My Heart
  3. - Raindrops
  4. - The Boll Weevil Song
  5. - I Don't Mind

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July 06, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 06, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Irwin Allen

Starring: Walter Pidgeon, Joan Fontaine, Barbara Eden, Peter Lorre

Country: United States of America

Francis of Assisi

Francis of Assisi

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Bradford Dillman, Dolores Hart, Stuart Whitman, Cecil Kellaway

The Honeymoon Machine

The Honeymoon Machine

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Richard Thorpe

Starring: Steve McQueen, Brigid Bazlen, Jim Hutton, Paula Prentiss

A Woman Is a Woman

A Woman Is a Woman

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jean-Luc Godard

Starring: Anna Karina, Jean-Claude Brialy, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Henri Attal

Country: United States of America

Striped Trip

Striped Trip

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Vladimir Fetin

Starring: Aleksey Gribov, Ivan Dmitriev, Margarita Nazarova, Evgeniy Leonov

July 06, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 06, 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:

The Younger Generation

The Younger Generation

Release year: 1961

St. Pauli - Landungsbrücken

St. Pauli - Landungsbrücken

Release year: 1961

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

July 06, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 06, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone

The Agony and the Ecstasy

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Irving Stone's classic biographical novel about Michaelangelo - in which both the artist as well as the man are fully brought to life. This novel is a masterpiece in its own right. It portrays Michelangelo’s passionate, dangerous love life and …

Russia And The West Under Lenin And Stalin by George F. Kennan

Russia And The West Under Lenin And Stalin

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George F. Kennan – Russia and the West under Lenin, Stalin Rossiia i Zapad pri Lenine i Staline Na Angliiskom Iazyke Publisher: . Year: 1962.

Advise And Consent by Allen Drury

Advise And Consent

By:

Advice and Consent

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

Ring Of Bright Water by Gavin Maxwell

Ring Of Bright Water

By:

The story of Gavin Maxwell and his life with otters off the west coast of Scotland was hailed as a masterpiece in 1960. It remains one of the most beloved books.

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Who was the US President on July 06, 1961?

On July 06, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 06, 1961?

On July 06, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 06, 1961?

On July 06, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about July 6th?

July 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of July. 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 July 6th, such as:

  • 2019 - Islamist insurgency: isil claims responsibility in wednesday's attack in nangade district, mozambique. seven people were killed.
  • 2018 - Off the coast of galicia in spain, was found the wreckage of u-966, a nazi german submarine. it was lost to enemy fire in november 1943.
  • 2017 - World heritage sites: unesco meets in krakow, poland to discuss concerns regarding the state of machu picchu.

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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 July 1961?

July 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.

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Thursday July 6, 1961