Wednesday August 09, 1961: on this day

August 09, 1961 was the 221st day of the year 1961, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 09, 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 August 09, 1961, who was born and died on August 09, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 09, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis), movies (e.g. Twenty Plus Two, directed by Joseph M. Newman), TV series (e.g. Four Corners) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 9th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 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.

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August 09, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 09, 1961:

  • James b parsons is 1st black appointed to federal district court

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


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

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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?

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

Discover the Ox personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 9th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 09, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 09, 1961 was New Moon.

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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Who was born on August 09, 1961?


Famous people born on August 09, 1961:

  • John Key

    Former Prime Minister of New Zealand.

  • Brad Gilbert

    American tennis player and sportscaster.

  • Amy Stiller

    American actress.

  • Fabrice Bregier

    Fabrice Bregier is a French business executive who served as the CEO of Airbus.

  • Kishore Biyani

    Indian businessman known for founding Future Group, one of India's largest retail chains.

  • The Edge

    Musician.

  • Peppe D'Argenzio

    Piccola orchestra avion, an italian singing group, was founded in caserta in 1981.

  • Josée Deschênes
  • Laurent Herbiet
  • Lis Wiehl
  • John Kristian Angvik
  • Andy Brickley
  • Angelo Mannironi
  • Dane Suttle
  • Jesse Vassallo
  • Shemi Zarhin

Whose famous birthday is on August 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 9th:

  • Gillian Anderson
    Gillian Anderson

    American actress.

  • Whitney Houston
    Whitney Houston

    American pop diva, with three octaves of range.

  • Anna Kendrick
    Anna Kendrick

    Anna kendrick is an american actress known for her roles in the pitch perfect movies and her oscar-nominated performance in up in the air.

  • Audrey Tautou
    Audrey Tautou

    French actress who made waves in 2001's "ama(c]lie".

  • Sam Elliott
    Sam Elliott

    Sam elliott is a renowned american actor known for his deep voice and iconic mustache, often cast in western and tough guy roles.

  • Melanie Griffith
    Melanie Griffith

    American actress, 5'9" tall and voluptuous.

  • Bill Skarsgård
    Bill Skarsgård

    Bill skarsgård is a swedish actor known for his role as pennywise the dancing clown in the horror film it and its sequel it chapter two.

  • Adelaide Kane
    Adelaide Kane

    Tv actress.

  • Nikki Ziering
    Nikki Ziering

    American actress and model.

  • Ashley Johnson
    Ashley Johnson

    American actress.

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August 09, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 7 months old,

or 751 months and 20 days old,

or 3268 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22878 days old,

if you were born on August 09, 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 August 09, 1961?

There are 133 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 9th 2024.

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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August 09, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 09, 1961:

  • Walter Bedell Smith

    At 75, us general/wwii chief of staff, dies.

  • Giuseppe Ferruccio Montesano
  • José Domínguez Echenique

What famous deaths happened on August 9th?

Famous deaths on August 9th:

  • Sharon Tate
    Sharon Tate

    American actress, model and sex symbol.

  • Gregory Hines
    Gregory Hines

    Gregory Hines was a talented American dancer and actor, known for his contributions to tap dancing.

  • Bernie Mac
    Bernie Mac

    American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1957).

  • Frank Gifford
    Frank Gifford

    American sportscaster.

  • Al Freeman
    Al Freeman

    Jr.

  • Anton Walbrook
    Anton Walbrook

    Actor (laura i accuse), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.

  • Mahmoud Darwish

    Mahmoud Darwish was a Palestinian poet and author who was regarded as the Palestinian national poet.

  • Mouhamad Darwish

    Mouhamad Darwish was a renowned Palestinian poet and author who is considered one of the most important literary figures in the Arab world.

  • Marieanne Cope

    Pioneer nurse who worked with leprosy patients in Hawaii.

  • Chayim Soutine

    Renowned Russian-French expressionist painter known for his emotionally charged landscapes and still lifes.

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August 09, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 09, 1961:

  • St. Nathy (or David)
  • Feast day of the great martyr Saint Panteleimon in Russian Orthodox Church
  • St. Fedlimid/Felimy
  • St. Romanus Ostiarius
  • St. Edith Stein
  • Singapore: National Day
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Jean Vianney

Observances on August 09, 1961:

  • International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
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August 09, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 09, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 7th and August 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

August 09, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 09, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tossin' And Turnin'
  2. - I Like It Like That, Part 1
  3. - Last Night
  4. - Dum Dum
  5. - 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.

August 09, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 09, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Don't Know
  2. - Well I Ask You
  3. - Johnny Remember Me
  4. - Romeo
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 09, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 09, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 7th and August 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Tossin' And Turnin'
  2. - I Like It Like That, Part 1
  3. - The Switch-A-Roo
  4. - Last Night
  5. - That's What Girls Are Made For

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August 09, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 09, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Twenty Plus Two

Twenty Plus Two

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Joseph M. Newman

Starring: David Janssen, Jeanne Crain, Dina Merrill, Jacques Aubuchon

Pit and the Pendulum

Pit and the Pendulum

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Roger Corman

Starring: Vincent Price, Barbara Steele, John Kerr, Luana Anders

Country: United States of America

Come September

Come September

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Robert Mulligan

Starring: Rock Hudson, Gina Lollobrigida, Sandra Dee, Bobby Darin

Country: United States of America

The Frightened City

The Frightened City

Release year: 1961

Directed by: John Lemont

Starring: Herbert Lom, Sean Connery, John Gregson, Alfred Marks

Chaudhvin Ka Chand

Chaudhvin Ka Chand

Release year: 1961

Directed by: M. Sadiq

Starring: Waheeda Rehman, Guru Dutt, Rehman, Minoo Mumtaz

August 09, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 09, 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:

Four Corners

Four Corners

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Matthew Myslinski

Merry-Go-Round

Merry-Go-Round

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Rupert Julian

Beat the Odds

Beat the Odds

Release year: 1961

The Younger Generation

The Younger Generation

Release year: 1961

St. Pauli - Landungsbrücken

St. Pauli - Landungsbrücken

Release year: 1961

August 09, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 09, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

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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.

These Ruins Are Inhabited by Muriel Beadle

These Ruins Are Inhabited

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This reproduction is of a book published prior to 1923. The book might have some imperfections, such as missing pages or blurred images, poor photos, and errant marks.

A Journey To Matecumbe by Robert Lewis Taylor

A Journey To Matecumbe

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WITH ILLUSTRATIONS by JOSEPH PAPIN This book tells the story of an adventure that takes place from the Mississippi River to the Florida Keys.

A Nation Of Sheep by William J. Lederer

A Nation Of Sheep

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Nation Of Sheep A, William J. Lederer

The Winter Of Our Discontent by John Steinbeck

The Winter Of Our Discontent

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The last novel of one America's most loved writers--a story of degeneration and corruption as well as a spiritual crisis. In awarding John Steinbeck 1962 Nobel Prize in Literature, it was stated by the Nobel committee that

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Who was the US President on August 09, 1961?

On August 09, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 09, 1961?

On August 09, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 09, 1961?

On August 09, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about August 9th?

August 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th day of the month of August. 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 August 9th, such as:

  • 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015): more than 60 people are injured and 43 are killed by an airstrike in which the saudi-led coalition attacked a bus that was parked at a dahyan market. the coalition called the strike a "legitimate war action" against houthis and accused them of using children as human shields.
  • 2017 - Six french soldiers were injured in a terror attack when a man drove a car into them at the levallois-perret barracks. three of them are seriously.
  • 2016 - Conflict between israel and palestine: israel accuses a un administrative manager that he was a hamas-linked operative working from gaza.

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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 August 1961?

August 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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Wednesday August 9, 1961