What happened on Monday July 10, 1961?

Here's what happened on July 10, 1961:

• First Human Spaceflight: Vostok 1 Mission On July 10, 1961, the Soviet spacecraft Vostok 1 was launched, carrying cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin into space. This historic mission marked humanity's first crewed spaceflight, representing a monumental achievement in space exploration and a significant milestone in the Cold War-era Space Race. Gagarin became an international hero, orbiting the Earth for 108 minutes and proving that human space travel was possible.
• Death of Ernest Hemingway Renowned American novelist Ernest Hemingway passed away on July 10, 1961, at his home in Ketchum, Idaho. A Nobel Prize-winning author known for works like 'The Old Man and the Sea' and 'A Farewell to Arms', Hemingway was a pivotal figure in 20th-century literature. His death by suicide followed a period of depression and declining health.

Events in 1961

July 10, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 10, 1961

Newspapers from Jul. 10, 1961

July 10, 1961 was a Monday and it was the 191st day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 10, 1961 can also be written as 7/10/1961 in the US and as 10/7/1961 in UK and Europe.

July 10, 1961 in July 1961 calendar

Famous people born on July 10, 1961:

• Jacky Cheung

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Famous people born in 1961

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July 10, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 10, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Brook Benton - The Boll Weevil Song
3. Gary U.S. Bonds - Quarter To Three
4. Dee Clark - Raindrops
5. Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart

July 10, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 10, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

1. Del Shannon - Runaway
2. The Everly Brothers - Temptation
3. Ricky Nelson - Hello Mary Lou / Travelin' Man
4. Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
5. Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise

July 10, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 10, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Brook Benton - The Boll Weevil Song
3. Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart
4. U.S. Bonds - Quarter To Three
5. Dee Clark - Raindrops

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 10th is Cancer.

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

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July 10, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 10, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 10, 1961 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 10, 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 July 10, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:56 am and setting at 07:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 28, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jul 27, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on July 10, 1961

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Someone born on July 10, 1961 is:

63 years 9 months old,

or 765 months and 13 days old,

or 3328 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23298 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 10, 1961?

There are 78 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 10th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 10, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 10, 1961.

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