What happened on Monday August 07, 1961?

Here's what happened on August 07, 1961:

• Milgram Experiment Begins at Yale University Renowned psychologist Stanley Milgram initiated his controversial obedience experiment at Yale University, designed to investigate how individuals respond to authoritative instructions, even when those instructions conflict with personal moral standards. The experiment would become a landmark study in social psychology, revealing disturbing insights into human behavior and compliance.
• Soviet Cosmonaut Gherman Titov Completes First Full-Day Space Mission Cosmonaut Gherman Titov successfully completed the first full-day orbital mission aboard Vostok 2, circling the Earth and significantly advancing Soviet space exploration capabilities. This historic flight marked a crucial milestone in human spaceflight, demonstrating the ability to sustain a human in space for an extended period.
• Khrushchev Declares Soviet Economic Superiority Ambition Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev boldly proclaimed that the Soviet Union's economy would eventually surpass that of the United States, reflecting the intense economic and ideological competition of the Cold War era. This statement underscored the USSR's confidence and aspirational economic strategy.

Events in 1961

August 07, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 07, 1961

Newspapers from Aug. 07, 1961

August 07, 1961 was a Monday and it was the 219th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 07, 1961 can also be written as 8/7/1961 in the US and as 7/8/1961 in UK and Europe.

August 07, 1961 in August 1961 calendar

Famous people born on August 07, 1961:

• Carlos Vives

  Renowned Colombian singer-songwriter known for popularizing vallenato music globally and blending traditional Colombian folk music with...

• Yelena Davydova

  Legendary Soviet gymnast who won multiple gold medals at the 1980 Moscow Olympics, considered one of the most outstanding gymnasts of her...

• Brian Conley

  Popular English comedian, actor, and television presenter known for his comedic performances and variety shows.

• Maggie Wheeler

  American actress best known for her recurring role as Janice in the popular TV sitcom 'Friends'.

• Zander Schloss

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on August 7th

Famous people died on August 07, 1961:

• Olga Brunner

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on August 7th

August 07, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 07, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1
3. Mar-Keys - Last Night
4. Brenda Lee - Dum Dum
5. Del Shannon - Hats Off To Larry

August 07, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 07, 1961 was You Don't Know by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

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 07, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 07, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1
3. Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - The Switch-A-Roo
4. Mar-Keys - Last Night
5. The Spinners - That's What Girls Are Made For

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 7th 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 07, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 07, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 07, 1961 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 07, 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 07, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 02:40 am and setting at 06:14 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 07, 1961

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Someone born on August 07, 1961 is:

63 years 8 months old,

or 764 months and 16 days old,

or 3324 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23270 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 07, 1961?

There are 106 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 7th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 07, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 07, 1961.

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