What happened on Wednesday May 10, 1961?

Here's what happened on May 10, 1961:

• Beyond the Fringe Comedy Revue Premieres The groundbreaking comedy revue 'Beyond the Fringe' opens at the Fortune Theatre in London's West End, featuring the comedic talents of Alan Bennett, Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, and Jonathan Miller. This performance would become a pivotal moment in British satirical comedy, influencing future generations of comedians and comedy styles.
• Air France Flight 406 Bombing Air France Flight 406 was tragically destroyed by a terrorist bomb while flying over the Sahara desert, resulting in the death of 78 passengers and crew members. This devastating terrorist attack highlighted the growing security challenges in international air travel during the early 1960s.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from May. 10, 1961

Newspapers from May. 10, 1961

May 10, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 130th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 10, 1961 can also be written as 5/10/1961 in the US and as 10/5/1961 in UK and Europe.

May 10, 1961 in May 1961 calendar

Famous people born on May 10, 1961:

• Johanna ter Steege

  Dutch actress known for her roles in European cinema and theater.

• Danny Carey

  Renowned drummer for the progressive metal band Tool and Pigmy Love Circus, known for his complex and innovative drumming style.

• John Corbett

  Popular American actor known for roles in 'Northern Exposure', 'Sex and the City', and 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding'.

• Teri Copley
• Henry Arnold (actor)

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on May 10th

Famous people died on May 10, 1961:

• Luciano Doria
• Rollin S. Sturgeon

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on May 10th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 10, 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 10, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 10, 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 10th 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 10, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 10, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 03:39 am and setting at 04:50 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 10, 1961

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Someone born on May 10, 1961 is:

64 years and 4 days old,

or 768 months and 4 days old,

or 3340 weeks

or 23380 days old,

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

There are 361 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 10th 2026.

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

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

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