What happened on Tuesday May 09, 1961?

Here's what happened on May 09, 1961:

• FCC Chairman Criticizes Television Programming Newton N. Minow, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, delivers a landmark speech criticizing television programming as a 'vast wasteland', highlighting concerns about the quality and intellectual value of broadcast media.
• Jim Gentile's Historic Baseball Achievement Baltimore Orioles player Jim Gentile makes baseball history by becoming the first player to hit grand slams in consecutive innings during a game against the Minnesota Twins, scoring an impressive nine RBIs.
• Rene Capo - Cuban Olympic Judoka Rene Capo, a Cuban half-heavyweight judoka who would later represent Cuba in the 1996 Olympics, is noted on this date.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from May. 09, 1961

Newspapers from May. 09, 1961

May 09, 1961 was a Tuesday and it was the 129th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 09, 1961 can also be written as 5/9/1961 in the US and as 9/5/1961 in UK and Europe.

May 09, 1961 in May 1961 calendar

Famous people born on May 09, 1961:

• John Corbett

  John Corbett is an acclaimed American actor best known for his memorable roles in popular TV series 'Northern Exposure' and 'Sex and the...

• Masako Lackey

  Masako Lackey is a Japanese concert pianist with professional musical training and performance experience.

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on May 9th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 09, 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 09, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 09, 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 9th 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 09, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 09, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 03:04 am and setting at 03:43 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 09, 1961

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Someone born on May 09, 1961 is:

64 years and 5 days old,

or 768 months and 5 days old,

or 3340 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23381 days old,

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

There are 360 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 9th 2026.

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

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

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