What happened on Wednesday August 09, 1961?

Here's what happened on August 09, 1961:

• First African American Federal District Court Judge Appointed James B. Parsons made history by becoming the first African American appointed to a Federal District Court, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of racial representation in the United States judicial system. His appointment represented a crucial step towards diversity and equality in the legal profession during the early Civil Rights era.

Events in 1961

August 09, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 09, 1961

Newspapers from Aug. 09, 1961

August 09, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 221st day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 1961 can also be written as 8/9/1961 in the US and as 9/8/1961 in UK and Europe.

August 09, 1961 in August 1961 calendar

Famous people born on August 09, 1961:

• The Edge

  The Edge is a renowned guitarist and founding member of the iconic rock band U2, known for his distinctive guitar sound and innovative...

• John Key

  John Key served as the 38th Prime Minister of New Zealand from 2008 to 2016, leading the National Party and significantly influencing the...

• Brad Gilbert

  Brad Gilbert is a former professional tennis player and renowned tennis coach, known for his strategic approach to the game and work with...

• Amy Stiller

  Amy Stiller is an American actress known for her comedic roles and being part of the talented Stiller family of entertainers.

• Josée Deschênes
• Laurent Herbiet
• Lis Wiehl

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on August 9th

Famous people died on August 09, 1961:

• Walter Bedell Smith
• Giuseppe Ferruccio Montesano

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on August 9th

August 09, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1
3. Mar-Keys - Last Night
4. Brenda Lee - Dum Dum
5. Del Shannon - Hats Off To Larry

August 09, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 09, 1961 was You Don't Know by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

1. Helen Shapiro - You Don't Know
2. Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
3. John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me
4. Petula Clark - Romeo
5. Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise

August 09, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 09, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1
3. Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - The Switch-A-Roo
4. Mar-Keys - Last Night
5. The Spinners - That's What Girls Are Made For

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th is Leo.

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

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August 09, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 09, 1961 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 August 09, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:19 am and setting at 07:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on August 09, 1961

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Someone born on August 09, 1961 is:

63 years 9 months old,

or 765 months and 5 days old,

or 3327 weeks

or 23289 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 09, 1961?

There are 87 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 09, 1961.

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