What happened on Friday September 08, 1961?

Here's what happened on September 08, 1961:

• Assassination Attempt on Charles de Gaulle On September 8, 1961, French President Charles de Gaulle narrowly escaped an assassination attempt during his journey from Paris to his country residence in Colombey-les-Deux-Églises. A sophisticated plot by the paramilitary Organisation Armée Secrète (OAS), a far-right group opposed to de Gaulle's policies regarding Algerian independence, involved planting a powerful bomb containing 8 pounds (3.6 kg) of plastique explosives along his travel route between Nogent-sur-Seine and Romilly-sur-Seine. An inflammable mixture was also set to ignite as his limousine passed. Fortunately, the plastique failed to detonate, and de Gaulle survived the attempt, demonstrating his remarkable resilience during a tumultuous period in French political history.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from Sep. 08, 1961

Newspapers from Sep. 08, 1961

September 08, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 251st day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 08, 1961 can also be written as 9/8/1961 in the US and as 8/9/1961 in UK and Europe.

September 08, 1961 in September 1961 calendar

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 08, 1961 was Michael by The Highwaymen, according to the music chart for the week September 4th and September 10th.

1. The Highwaymen - Michael
2. Joe Dowell - Wooden Heart
3. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
4. Ral Donner - You Don't Know What You've Got (Until You Lose It)
5. Gary (U.S.) Bonds - School Is Out

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 08, 1961 was Johnny Remember Me by John Leyton, according to the music chart for the week September 4th and September 10th.

1. John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me
2. Shirley Bassey - Reach For The Stars / Climb Ev'ry Mountain
3. Helen Shapiro - You Don't Know
4. Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
5. Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 08, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week September 4th and September 10th.

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Mar-Keys - Last Night
3. The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra - My True Story
4. Bobby Bland - Don't Cry No More
5. Freddy King - San-Ho-Zay

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 8th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 08, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:57 am and setting at 07:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Sep 24, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on September 08, 1961

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Someone born on September 08, 1961 is:

63 years 8 months old,

or 764 months and 6 days old,

or 3322 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23259 days old,

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

There are 117 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 8th 2025.

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

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

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