What happened on Saturday July 08, 1961?

Here's what happened on July 08, 1961:

• Portuguese Steamer Save Disaster The Portuguese steamer Save suffered a catastrophic maritime accident off the coast of Mozambique, resulting in a tragic loss of 227 lives. This maritime disaster underscored the significant risks of sea travel during the early 1960s and the challenges of maritime safety.
• Czechoslovakian Mine Explosion Tragedy A devastating mine explosion in Czechoslovakia claimed the lives of 108 workers, highlighting the dangerous working conditions in industrial sectors during the early 1960s. The incident drew attention to workplace safety and the risks faced by miners during this period.
• Fred Trueman's Historic Cricket Performance English cricketer Fred Trueman delivered an extraordinary bowling performance, taking 5 wickets for no runs in just 24 balls during a match against Australia. This remarkable feat demonstrated Trueman's exceptional skill and dominance in cricket, highlighting his status as one of England's most formidable bowlers of the era.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from Jul. 08, 1961

Newspapers from Jul. 08, 1961

July 08, 1961 was a Saturday and it was the 189th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 08, 1961 can also be written as 7/8/1961 in the US and as 8/7/1961 in UK and Europe.

July 08, 1961 in July 1961 calendar

Famous people born on July 08, 1961:

• Toby Keith

  Prominent American country music singer-songwriter known for hit songs like 'Should've Been a Cowboy' and significant influence in the...

• Andy Fletcher (musician)

  Founding member and keyboardist of the legendary electronic band Depeche Mode, who played a crucial role in the band's success from 1980 to...

• Eric Jerome Dickey

  Acclaimed African-American novelist known for compelling contemporary fiction exploring relationships, urban life, and complex human...

• Wally Pfister

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on July 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 08, 1961 was Quarter To Three by Gary U.S. Bonds, according to the music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

1. Gary U.S. Bonds - Quarter To Three
2. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
3. Brook Benton - The Boll Weevil Song
4. Dee Clark - Raindrops
5. Adam Wade - The Writing On The Wall

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 08, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

1. Del Shannon - Runaway
2. The Everly Brothers - Temptation
3. Ricky Nelson - Hello Mary Lou / Travelin' Man
4. Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
5. Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise

July 08, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 08, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week July 3rd and July 9th.

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart
3. Dee Clark - Raindrops
4. Brook Benton - The Boll Weevil Song
5. James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Don't Mind

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 8th is Cancer.

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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 08, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 08, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 02:35 am and setting at 05:45 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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Your place in the Universe on July 08, 1961

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Someone born on July 08, 1961 is:

63 years 10 months old,

or 766 months and 6 days old,

or 3331 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23321 days old,

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

There are 55 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 8th 2025.

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

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

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