What happened on Monday May 08, 1961?

Here's what happened on May 08, 1961:

• Alan Shepard Honored with NASA Distinguished Service Medal NASA astronaut Alan Shepard was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal in Washington, recognizing his exceptional contributions to space exploration. This honor came shortly after his historic suborbital flight as the first American in space on May 5, 1961.
• George Blake Sentenced for Espionage British intelligence officer George Blake was sentenced to 42 years in prison for spying for the Soviet Union during the Cold War. His extensive betrayal of Western intelligence secrets represented a significant breach of national security.
• First Practical Sea Water Conversion Plant in Freeport, Texas A groundbreaking sea water conversion plant was established in Freeport, Texas, marking a significant milestone in water desalination technology. This innovative facility demonstrated the potential for converting seawater into potable water, addressing water scarcity challenges.
• First Practical Telescopic Sight for Firearms Patented Christopher Riegel patented the first practical telescopic sight for firearms, a significant advancement in firearm technology that would improve accuracy and precision for hunters and marksmen.
• Riaz Poonawala: Cricket Player Riaz Poonawala was a cricket player who served as the 12th man for the Indian team and later batted for the United Arab Emirates in the 1994 ICC Trophy.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from May. 08, 1961

Newspapers from May. 08, 1961

May 08, 1961 was a Monday and it was the 128th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 08, 1961 can also be written as 5/8/1961 in the US and as 8/5/1961 in UK and Europe.

May 08, 1961 in May 1961 calendar

Famous people born on May 08, 1961:

• Bill de Blasio

  Bill de Blasio served as the 109th Mayor of New York City from 2014 to 2021, known for progressive policies and addressing urban inequality.

• Nicolas Baverez

  Nicolas Baverez is a prominent French lawyer, historian, and essayist known for his political and economic commentary.

• Dreya Weber

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on May 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 08, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 1961 was Mother-In-Law by Ernie K-Doe, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

1. Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
2. The Marcels - Blue Moon
3. Ray Charles - One Mint Julep
4. Etta James - Trust In Me
5. Del Shannon - Runaway

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th 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 08, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 08, 1961 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 08, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 02:26 am and setting at 02:35 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 08, 1961

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Someone born on May 08, 1961 is:

64 years and 6 days old,

or 768 months and 6 days old,

or 3340 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23382 days old,

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

There are 359 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 8th 2026.

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

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

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