What happened on Tuesday August 08, 1961?

Here's what happened on August 08, 1961:

• Marvel Comics Introduces the Fantastic Four Marvel Comics launched the groundbreaking Fantastic Four comic book series, introducing a revolutionary superhero team that would become a cornerstone of the Marvel Universe. The first issue, though dated November, was released on newsstands, marking a significant moment in comic book history.
• Queen Elizabeth II Visits Northern Ireland Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip arrived at Carrickfergus on the royal yacht HMY Britannia, commencing a two-day diplomatic visit to Northern Ireland, symbolizing the monarchy's engagement with the region during a complex political period.
• The Edge Joins U2 Dave Evans, known professionally as The Edge, began his musical journey in London, England, later becoming a founding member of the iconic rock band U2, known for their hit song 'I Will Follow'.
• Verne Gagne Wins NWA Championship Professional wrestler Verne Gagne defeated Gene Kiniski in Minneapolis to claim the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) championship, further establishing his legendary status in professional wrestling.

Events in 1961

August 08, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 08, 1961

Newspapers from Aug. 08, 1961

August 08, 1961 was a Tuesday and it was the 220th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 1961 can also be written as 8/8/1961 in the US and as 8/8/1961 in UK and Europe.

August 08, 1961 in August 1961 calendar

Famous people born on August 08, 1961:

• The Edge (U2)

  The Edge is a legendary guitarist and founding member of the iconic rock band U2, known for his distinctive guitar sound and innovative...

• Ron Klain

  Ron Klain is a prominent American lawyer and political figure who served as White House Chief of Staff and has been a key advisor to several...

• Rikki Rockett

  Rikki Rockett is the drummer for the famous glam metal band Poison and has been a prominent figure in the rock music scene since the 1980s.

• Dave Evans

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on August 8th

August 08, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 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 08, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 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 08, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 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 8th 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 08, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 08, 1961 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:28 am and setting at 06:57 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 08, 1961

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Someone born on August 08, 1961 is:

63 years 9 months old,

or 765 months and 6 days old,

or 3327 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23290 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 1961?

There are 86 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 08, 1961.

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