What happened on Thursday June 08, 1961?

Here's what happened on June 08, 1961:

• First Public Jet Pack Demonstration Harold Graham made history by performing the first public demonstration of a jet pack, achieving a groundbreaking flight of 14 seconds and covering a distance of 150 feet. This milestone represented a significant advancement in personal aviation technology and captured the public's imagination about future transportation possibilities.
• Royal Wedding of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, married Katharine Worsley in a grand ceremony at York Minster, a historic and architecturally significant cathedral in York, England. The wedding was a notable social event in the British royal calendar, symbolizing the continuing tradition of royal marriages.
• Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Achievement The Milwaukee baseball team set a remarkable record by hitting 4 consecutive home runs in a single game, a rare and exciting feat in baseball history that demonstrates exceptional batting performance.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from Jun. 08, 1961

Newspapers from Jun. 08, 1961

June 08, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 159th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 08, 1961 can also be written as 6/8/1961 in the US and as 8/6/1961 in UK and Europe.

June 08, 1961 in June 1961 calendar

Famous people born on June 08, 1961:

• Mary Bonauto

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Famous people born in 1961

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

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

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 08, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 02:49 am and setting at 04:50 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 08, 1961

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Someone born on June 08, 1961 is:

63 years 11 months old,

or 767 months and 6 days old,

or 3335 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23351 days old,

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

There are 25 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 8th 2025.

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

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

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