Friday August 11, 1961: on this day

August 11, 1961 was the 223rd day of the year 1961, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 11, 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 11, 1961, who was born and died on August 11, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 11, 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 11th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 11, 1961?


August 11, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 11, 1961 can also be written as 8/11/1961 in the US and as 11/8/1961 in UK and Europe.

August 11, 1961 in August 1961 calendar

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August 11, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 11, 1961:

  • Warren spahn records victory number 300, beats chicago cubs 2-1.
  • The former portuguese territories in india of dadra and nagar haveli are merged to create the union territory dadra and nagar haveli.

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August 11, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th 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 11, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on August 11th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 11, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 11, 1961 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 11, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 06:07 am and setting at 08:41 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 11, 1961?


Famous people born on August 11, 1961:

  • Craig Ehlo

    American basketball player, guard/forward.

  • Alvaro Sobrinho

    Angolan entrepreneur known for his investments in various sectors.

  • David Brooks

    American journalist and author.

  • Jukka Tapanimäki

    Finnish game programmer (d. 2000).

  • Frederick W Sturckow

    La mesa, california -- usmc captain / astronaut (sk: sts 88).

  • Nicolas Berggruen

    Businessman.

  • Sunil Shetty

    Movie actor.

Whose famous birthday is on August 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 11th:

  • Hulk Hogan
    Hulk Hogan

    Hulk hogan is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the world wrestling federation (wwf, now wwe) and for being one of the...

  • Chris Hemsworth
    Chris Hemsworth

    Chris hemsworth is an australian actor best known for his role as thor in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Viola Davis
    Viola Davis

    Viola davis is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films and television, and for being the first black actress to...

  • Arlene Dahl
    Arlene Dahl

    Arlene dahl is an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films suchjson as 'journey to the center of the earth' and...

  • Alyson Stoner
    Alyson Stoner

    American actress, model and singer.

  • Pervez Musharraf
    Pervez Musharraf

    Pakistani politician and general 10th president of pakistan.

  • Alex Haley
    Alex Haley

    American journalist, novelist, and journalist haley is best known for his 1976 pulitzer prize-winning book "roots".

  • Eric Carmen
    Eric Carmen

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (raspberries).

  • Fernando Arrabal
    Fernando Arrabal

    Spanish screenwriter, screenwriter, director, novelist, poet, and playwright.

  • Anna Gunn
    Anna Gunn

    Tv actress.

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August 11, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 7 months old,

or 751 months and 18 days old,

or 3268 weeks

or 22876 days old,

if you were born on August 11, 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 11, 1961?

There are 135 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 11, 1961.

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August 11, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 11, 1961:

  • Ion Barbu

    Romanian mathematician known for his work in differential equations.

  • Antanas Škėma

    Lithuanian-american author, playwright, actor, and director (b. 1910).

What famous deaths happened on August 11th?

Famous deaths on August 11th:

  • Robin Williams
    Robin Williams

    After learning improv at l.a.

  • Anne Heche
    Anne Heche

    American actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.

  • Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Anne Ramsey
    Anne Ramsey

    American actress (d. 1988).

  • Phil Harris
    Phil Harris

    American singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904).

  • John Meillon
    John Meillon

    Actor (wild duck crocodile dundee).

  • Tom Drake
    Tom Drake

    Actor, green years, warkill, dies from lung cancer at the age of 63.

  • George Furth
    George Furth

    American playwright and actor (d. 2008).

  • Andrew Carnegie

    Scottish-american industrialist who in 1899 consolidated his steel industries.

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August 11, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 11, 1961:

  • Zimbabwe - Heroes Day
  • Taiwan - Valentine's Day
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Tiburtius
  • St. Chromatius
  • St. Equitius
  • St. Gery/Gaugericus
  • St. Susanna
  • Brazil - Studentás Day, Lawyerás Day, Foundation of the Law Studies in Brazil
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August 11, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 11, 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 11, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 11, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 11, 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 11, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 11, 1961 was You Don't Know by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 11, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 11, 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 11, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 11, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 11, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 11, 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 11, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 11, 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 11, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 11, 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 11, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 11, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

The Making Of The President 1960 by Theodore H. White

The Making Of The President 1960

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The most famous political story ever told is the epic clash between John F. Kennedy & Richard M. Nixon. This was captured in Theodore White's groundbreaking chronicle The Making of the President 1960.

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

A Nation Of Sheep by William J. Lederer

A Nation Of Sheep

By:

Nation Of Sheep A, William J. Lederer

Inside Europe Today by John Gunther

Inside Europe Today

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Who was the US President on August 11, 1961?

On August 11, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 1961?

On August 11, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 11, 1961?

On August 11, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about August 11th?

August 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:

  • 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: fighting continues around ghazni.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil forces attack an iranian islamic revolutionary guard corps base in vast desert areas of eastern homs governorate. the base was manned by 12-18 fighters. all but one are killed.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings. two bombs in plant pots explode, killing at least one person, and injuring ten others in hua hin district in thailand.

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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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