Wednesday May 10, 1961: on this day

May 10, 1961 was the 130th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 10, 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 May 10, 1961, who was born and died on May 10, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 10, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Runaway by Del Shannon), movies (e.g. Clear Skies, directed by Grigoriy Chukhray), TV series (e.g. Whispering Smith) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 10th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was 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.

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May 10, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 10, 1961:

  • Beyond the fringe, premieres in london
  • Air france flight 406 is destroyed by a bomb over the sahara, killing 78.

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May 10, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 10th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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?

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

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Discover the planets positions on May 10th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 10, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 10, 1961 was New Moon.

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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Who was born on May 10, 1961?


Famous people born on May 10, 1961:

  • Johanna ter Steege
    Johanna ter Steege

    Dutch actress.

  • Danny Carey

    American drummer (tool, pigmy love circus).

  • Bruno Wolkowitch

    Bruno wolkowitch is a french actor known for his role in the tv series 'un village français'.

  • Randy Cunneyworth

    Canadian ice hockey coach and player.

  • John Corbett

    Actor.

  • Blyth Tait

    England, united kingdom -- nz equestrian 3 day event (1996 olympics – gold medalist).

  • Randy Cunneyworth in Etobicoke

    Ontario, canada; nhl left-wing (ottawa senators).

  • Teri Copley in Arcadia

    California, usa; actress (mickey-we've got it made).

  • Teri Copley
  • Henry Arnold (actor)
  • Roberto Cotroneo
  • Massimo Liberati
  • Francesco Martone
  • Luciano Mirone
  • Kim Nye
  • Park Yang-gye
  • Piero Barbareschi

Whose famous birthday is on May 10th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 10th:

  • Sid Vicious
    Sid Vicious

    British punk rocker, with the "sex pistols" band.

  • Marie-France Pisier
    Marie-France Pisier

    French actress and director, born in vietnam to her father.

  • Marina Vlady
    Marina Vlady

    French actress and blond international star.

  • Wayne Dyer
    Wayne Dyer

    American motivational speaker and author of self-help.

  • Kenan Thompson
    Kenan Thompson

    Kenan thompson is an american actor best known for his work on the sketch comedy show saturday night live.

  • Emmanuelle Devos
    Emmanuelle Devos

    French actress, the daughter of marie henriau.

  • Rick Santorum
    Rick Santorum

    American republican party politician.

  • Ettore Scola
    Ettore Scola

    Italian director of film and tv.

  • Jim Abrahams
    Jim Abrahams

    American screenwriter, actor, director, and producer.

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May 10, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 10 months old,

or 754 months and 19 days old,

or 3281 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22969 days old,

if you were born on May 10, 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 May 10, 1961?

There are 42 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 10th 2024.

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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May 10, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 10, 1961:

  • Luciano Doria
  • Rollin S. Sturgeon

What famous deaths happened on May 10th?

Famous deaths on May 10th:

  • Joan Crawford
    Joan Crawford

    Joan crawford was an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films such as 'mildred pierce' and 'whatever happened to baby...

  • Susan Oliver
    Susan Oliver

    American actress, one the most well-known faces on tv.

  • Sylvia Syms
    Sylvia Syms

    American jazz singer (born 1917).

  • Carol Haney
    Carol Haney

    Pantomime quiz: dancer dies at 35.

  • Deborah Walley
    Deborah Walley

    Bridgeport, connecticut -- actress (mothers in law, beach blanket).

  • Paul Revere

    American silversmith and patriot who alerted the colonial militia to the approach of British forces before the battles of Lexington and...

  • Mihailo Obrenović

    Ruler of Serbia known for modernizing the country.

  • Bassheva Rabinovitch

    Pioneering physicist who made significant advancements in quantum mechanics.

  • Lucion Benedict

    British physicist known for his research in quantum mechanics.

  • Hans Wyler

    Noted physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 10th

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May 10, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 10, 1961:

  • Buddha's Birthday in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and South Korea.
  • The first possible day on which Pentecost may fall.
  • Akshaya Tritya in Hinduism.
  • Astronomy Day in the United States.
  • Birds' and Trees' Day in Hungary
  • Memorial Day of Blessed Damien of Moloka'i
  • Celebration of the Clandestine Retreat of Ma'at and Ra in Ancient Egypt.
  • Constitution Day in the Federated States of Micronesia.
  • Inauguration Day in South Africa.
  • Mania (mythology) in Ancient Rome.

Observances on May 10, 1961:

  • International Day of Argania

Saints celebrated on May 10, 1961:

  • Saint Gordianus
  • Saint Isidore the Laborer
  • Saint John of Avila
  • Saint Job
  • Saint Quaratus and Quintus
  • Saint Peter Van
  • Saint William of Pontoise
  • Saint Francis of Assisi
  • Saint Solange
  • Saint Epimachus
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May 10, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 10, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 8th and May 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

May 10, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 10, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Runaway
  2. - Mother-In-Law
  3. - A Hundred Pounds Of Clay
  4. - I've Told Every Little Star
  5. - 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.

May 10, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 10, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Blue Moon
  2. - You're Driving Me Crazy
  3. - On The Rebound
  4. - Wooden Heart
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

May 10, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 10, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Mother-In-Law
  2. - Blue Moon
  3. - One Mint Julep
  4. - Trust In Me
  5. - Runaway

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May 10, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 10, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Clear Skies

Clear Skies

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Grigoriy Chukhray

Starring: Nina Drobysheva, Evgeniy Urbanskiy, Natalya Kuzmina, Vitaliy Konyaev

On the Double

On the Double

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Melville Shavelson

Starring: Danny Kaye, Dana Wynter, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Margaret Rutherford

Goliath Against the Giants

Goliath Against the Giants

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Guido Malatesta

Starring: Brad Harris, Gloria Milland, Fernando Rey, Barbara Carroll

Parrish

Parrish

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Delmer Daves

Starring: Claudette Colbert, Troy Donahue, Karl Malden, Dean Jagger

Black Tights

Black Tights

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Terence Young

Starring: Maurice Chevalier, Les Ballets de Paris, Zizi Jeanmaire, Dirk Sanders

May 10, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 10, 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:

Whispering Smith

Whispering Smith

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Leslie Fenton

Spotlight

Spotlight

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Tom McCarthy

Rob Roy

Rob Roy

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Michael Caton-Jones

Amelia

Amelia

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Mira Nair

The Treasure Seekers

The Treasure Seekers

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Juliet May

May 10, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 10, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall by Gayelord Hauser

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall

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Mirror, Mirror On The Wall: A Call to Beauty by Gayelord Houser

Ring Of Bright Water by Gavin Maxwell

Ring Of Bright Water

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The story of Gavin Maxwell and his life with otters off the west coast of Scotland was hailed as a masterpiece in 1960. It remains one of the most beloved books.

The White Nile by Alan Moorehead

The White Nile

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Enjoy all the excitement and adventure from Alan Moorehead's classic bestseller The White Nile - the daring explorations of the Nile River during the second half the nineteenth century.

A Nation Of Sheep by William J. Lederer

A Nation Of Sheep

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Nation Of Sheep A, William J. Lederer

The Last Of The Just by Andre Schwarz-Bart

The Last Of The Just

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Andre Schwarz-Bart's The Last of the Just was published in 16 languages and won the prestigious Prix Goncourt. It is widely considered the greatest Holocaust novel.

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Who was the US President on May 10, 1961?

On May 10, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 10, 1961?

On May 10, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 10, 1961?

On May 10, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about May 10th?

May 10th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 10th day of the month of May. 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 May 10th, such as:

  • 2019 - Insurgency within the maghreb (2002 to present): four hostages held in northern burkina faso are freed by french naval commandos. two french commandos were killed in the rescue operation. two frenchmen, who were kidnapped in benin may 1, and two women, one american and one south korean, were among those released.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the hamas-run ministry of health reports that 2,064 unarmed protesters were killed by live gunshots and 1,094 died from gas suffocation. [http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-05/11/c_137172334.htm (xinhuanet)senior hamas member yehiyeh sinwar suggests that tens of thousands of palestinian protestors may try to cross the border fence between israel and the gaza strip.
  • 2017 - Pope francis will canonize two children who saw fatima from visions.

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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 May 1961?

May 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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 May 10, 1961