Monday May 08, 1961: on this day

May 08, 1961 was the 128th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 08, 1961 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 08, 1961, who was born and died on May 08, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 08, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Runaway by Del Shannon), movies (e.g. Clear Skies, directed by Grigoriy Chukhray), TV series (e.g. Whispering Smith) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 8th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was 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.

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May 08, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 08, 1961:

  • First practical sea water conversion plant-freeport, texas, usa.
  • Alan shepard receives nasa distinguished service medal, washington.
  • Briton george blake is sentenced to 42 years imprisonment for spying.

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May 08, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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?

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

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Discover the planets positions on May 8th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 08, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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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Who was born on May 08, 1961?


Famous people born on May 08, 1961:

  • Bill de Blasio

    Mayor of New York City.

  • Nicolas Baverez

    French lawyer and essayist.

  • Dreya Weber

    Dreya Weber is a renowned aerialist known for her work in the entertainment industry.

  • David Winning

    Canadian-american director, producer, and screenwriter.

  • Vallo Reimaa

    Estonian politician and academic.

  • Gert Kruys

    Dutch manager and footballer.

  • Janet McTeer

    British actress.

  • Akira Taue

    Japanese professional wrestler.

  • Pedro Reyes

Whose famous birthday is on May 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 8th:

  • Enrique Iglesias
    Enrique Iglesias

    Spanish singer, son of julio iglesias, famed heartthrob, but appealing to the next generation.

  • Don Rickles
    Don Rickles

    Don rickles was a legendary comedian known for his insult comedy and quick wit, earning him the nickname 'mr.

  • Melissa Gilbert
    Melissa Gilbert

    Melissa gilbert is an american tv actress best known for her role as laura ingalls wilder on the tv show little house on the prairie.

  • Gary Glitter
    Gary Glitter

    Gary glitter is a british rock singer known for his glam rock hits in the 1970s, including 'rock and roll (part 2).

  • Nora Arnezeder
    Nora Arnezeder

    French singer and actress, born to a catholic father and an austrian mother and a jewish egyptian mother.

  • David Attenborough
    David Attenborough

    Naturalist and broadcaster in english.

  • Lex Barker
    Lex Barker

    American actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.

  • Christina Cole
    Christina Cole

    English actress.

  • James Mitchum
    James Mitchum

    Robert mitchum's elder son is an american actor and family star.

  • Salome Jens
    Salome Jens

    Milwaukee actor.

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May 08, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 10 months old,

or 754 months and 20 days old,

or 3281 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22970 days old,

if you were born on May 08, 1961.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 41 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 8th 2024.

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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May 08, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 08, 1961:

  • James Fairfax

    Actor (gale storm show), passes away at 63.

What famous deaths happened on May 8th?

Famous deaths on May 8th:

  • Dirk Bogarde
    Dirk Bogarde

    He was a british actor and a skilled craftsman.

  • George Peppard
    George Peppard

    American actor and tv series star who appeared in 25 films.

  • Barbara Payton
    Barbara Payton

    American actress, onscreen since 1940.

  • Jeanne Cooper
    Jeanne Cooper

    Minneapolis, minnesota -- actress (kay young and restless).

  • Dennis Waterman
    Dennis Waterman

    English actor and singer (b. 1948).

  • Richard Derr
    Richard Derr

    Actor in "when worlds collide", dies from cancer at 74.

  • Luceil LeSueur

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in classic films.

  • Maurice Sendak

    Maurice Sendak was an American author and illustrator best known for his children's books, including the classic 'Where the Wild Things...

  • Celedonio Romero

    Renowned Spanish guitarist and member of the famous guitar quartet, The Romeros.

  • Jing Yong

    Renowned Chinese novelist known for his wuxia novels.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 8th

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May 08, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 08, 1961:

  • Parents' Day in South Korea
  • Iris feast of the Region of Brussels capital (in Belgium)
  • VE Day
  • World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

Observances on May 08, 1961:

  • Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War

Saints celebrated on May 08, 1961:

  • Saints Wiro, Plechelmus and Otger
  • Saint Macharius of Ghent (died 1012)
  • Saint Ida of Nivelles
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May 08, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 08, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 8th and May 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

May 08, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 08, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Runaway
  2. - Mother-In-Law
  3. - A Hundred Pounds Of Clay
  4. - I've Told Every Little Star
  5. - 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.

May 08, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 08, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Blue Moon
  2. - You're Driving Me Crazy
  3. - On The Rebound
  4. - Wooden Heart
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

May 08, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 08, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Mother-In-Law
  2. - Blue Moon
  3. - One Mint Julep
  4. - Trust In Me
  5. - Runaway

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May 08, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 08, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Clear Skies

Clear Skies

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Grigoriy Chukhray

Starring: Nina Drobysheva, Evgeniy Urbanskiy, Natalya Kuzmina, Vitaliy Konyaev

On the Double

On the Double

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Melville Shavelson

Starring: Danny Kaye, Dana Wynter, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Margaret Rutherford

Goliath Against the Giants

Goliath Against the Giants

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Guido Malatesta

Starring: Brad Harris, Gloria Milland, Fernando Rey, Barbara Carroll

Parrish

Parrish

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Delmer Daves

Starring: Claudette Colbert, Troy Donahue, Karl Malden, Dean Jagger

Black Tights

Black Tights

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Terence Young

Starring: Maurice Chevalier, Les Ballets de Paris, Zizi Jeanmaire, Dirk Sanders

May 08, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 08, 1961 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Whispering Smith

Whispering Smith

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Leslie Fenton

Spotlight

Spotlight

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Tom McCarthy

Rob Roy

Rob Roy

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Michael Caton-Jones

Amelia

Amelia

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Mira Nair

The Treasure Seekers

The Treasure Seekers

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Juliet May

May 08, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 08, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Profiles In Courage by John F. Kennedy

Profiles In Courage

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John F. Kennedy's Profiles in Courage was written in 1955 by the junior senator of Massachusetts. It served as a clear call to all Americans.

The Sixth Man by Jess Stearn

The Sixth Man

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"A shocking investigation into the spread of homosexuality throughout America"

The Frog Pond by Joyce MacIver

The Frog Pond

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The Frog Pond

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird

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To Kill A Mockingbird, the unforgettable story of a Southern childhood and the conscience crisis that rocked it became a bestseller immediately and was critically acclaimed when it was published for the first time in 1960.

Dr. Tom Dooley'S Three Great Books by Dr. Tom Dooley

Dr. Tom Dooley'S Three Great Books

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Three Great Books by Dr. Tom Dooley, 1960. Compilation - Three novels in one: Deliver Us from Evil, The Edge of Tomorrow, and The Night They Burned the Mountain.

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Who was the US President on May 08, 1961?

On May 08, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 08, 1961?

On May 08, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 08, 1961?

On May 08, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about May 8th?

May 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 lahore bombing: at least 11 people are killed in a blast near the data darbar sufi shrine, lahore (pakistan), which is located at the 11th century. half of these were police officers.
  • 2018 - Colombian conflict: the colombian war crimes tribunal begins investigating atrocities committed during the 1960s war.
  • 2017 - Spirit airlines cancels 11 flights from fort lauderdale-hollywood international airport and delays 30 others due to a dispute with its pilots. (as talks take place between the airline's union, air line pilots association international). three people are taken into custody after protests broke out.

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What happened in 1961?

1961 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Houston Oilers beat LA Chargers 24-16 in AFL championship game
  • Russia introduces a new ruble worth $1.11
  • Supremes signed with Motown Records

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What was the calendar for May 1961?

May 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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Monday May 8, 1961