What happened on Wednesday June 07, 1961?

Here's what happened on June 07, 1961:

• Sony Corporation Debuts on Wall Street Sony Corporation made a significant milestone in its international expansion by executing its first public stock offering in the United States. The company offered two million shares at $1.75 per share, demonstrating strong investor confidence. In a remarkable display of market interest, all shares were completely sold within just two hours of being listed, signaling Sony's growing global reputation and potential.
• California Launches Japanese Beetle Prevention Campaign The state of California initiated a comprehensive agricultural defense strategy against the invasive Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica). This proactive effort aimed to protect the state's critical fruit industry, which was at risk of potentially catastrophic economic damage. Agricultural experts estimated that even a 5% crop destruction could result in hundreds of millions of dollars in losses, making this prevention campaign crucial for California's agricultural economy.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from Jun. 07, 1961

Newspapers from Jun. 07, 1961

June 07, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 158th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 07, 1961 can also be written as 6/7/1961 in the US and as 7/6/1961 in UK and Europe.

June 07, 1961 in June 1961 calendar

Famous people born on June 07, 1961:

• Kym Whitley

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• Tom Araya

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• Emmanuel Pinda

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on June 7th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 07, 1961 was Running Scared by Roy Orbison, according to the music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

1. Roy Orbison - Running Scared
2. Ricky Nelson - Travelin' Man
3. Shep and the Limelites - Daddy's Home
4. The Shirelles - Mama Said
5. Elvis Presley - I Feel So Bad

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 07, 1961 was Surrender by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

1. Elvis Presley - Surrender
2. Del Shannon - Runaway
3. The Shadows - Frightened City
4. Clarence 'Frogman' Henry - But I Do
5. Bobby Vee - More Than I Can Say / Staying In

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 07, 1961 was Stand By Me by Ben E. King, according to the music chart for the week June 5th and June 11th.

1. Ben E. King - Stand By Me
2. Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart
3. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
4. Dee Clark - Raindrops
5. The Shirelles - Mama Said

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 7th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 07, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 07, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 02:16 am and setting at 03:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 30, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on June 07, 1961

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Someone born on June 07, 1961 is:

63 years 11 months old,

or 767 months and 7 days old,

or 3336 weeks

or 23352 days old,

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

There are 24 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 7th 2025.

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

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

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