What happened on Sunday May 07, 1961?

Here's what happened on May 07, 1961:

• Mount Pelée Catastrophic Eruption On May 7, 1961, Mount Pelée, an active volcano located on the Caribbean island of Martinique, erupted with devastating consequences. The volcanic explosion completely destroyed the port city of Saint-Pierre, resulting in the tragic loss of approximately 30,000 lives, which represented about 15 percent of the island's total population. This event is considered one of the deadliest volcanic eruptions in modern history, highlighting the immense destructive power of natural disasters.
• LPGA Peach Blossom Golf Open Winner On May 7, 1961, Ruth Jessen emerged victorious in the LPGA Peach Blossom Golf Open, marking a notable achievement in women's professional golf during the early 1960s.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from May. 07, 1961

Newspapers from May. 07, 1961

May 07, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 127th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 07, 1961 can also be written as 5/7/1961 in the US and as 7/5/1961 in UK and Europe.

May 07, 1961 in May 1961 calendar

Famous people born on May 07, 1961:

• George Clooney

  Internationally acclaimed Hollywood actor, director, producer, and humanitarian known for his roles in numerous films and social activism.

• Sue Black

  Renowned Scottish academic and forensic anthropologist known for her groundbreaking work in forensic science and human identification.

• Hans-Peter Bartels

  German politician who has served in various governmental roles and represented his party in national politics.

• Jonathan Turley

  Prominent American lawyer and legal scholar known for his constitutional law expertise and media commentary.

• Félicité Wouassi
• Phil Campbell
• Robert Spano
• Lucile Hadžihalilović

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on May 7th

Famous people died on May 07, 1961:

• Michel Dupoix
• Carmel Snow

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on May 7th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 07, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

1. Del Shannon - Runaway
2. Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
3. Linda Scott - I've Told Every Little Star
4. Gene McDaniels - A Hundred Pounds Of Clay
5. The Marcels - Blue Moon

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 07, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

1. The Marcels - Blue Moon
2. The Temperance Seven - You're Driving Me Crazy
3. Floyd Cramer - On The Rebound
4. Elvis Presley - Wooden Heart
5. Bobby Vee - More Than I Can Say / Staying In

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 07, 1961 was Mother-In-Law by Ernie K-Doe, according to the music chart for the week May 1st and May 7th.

1. Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
2. Ray Charles - One Mint Julep
3. The Marcels - Blue Moon
4. Etta James - Trust In Me
5. Freddy King - Hide Away

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 7th is Taurus.

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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.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 07, 1961 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 07, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 01:43 am and setting at 01:27 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on May 07, 1961

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Someone born on May 07, 1961 is:

63 years 11 months old,

or 767 months and 28 days old,

or 3339 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23374 days old,

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

There are 2 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 7th 2025.

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

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

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