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May 11, 1961 was the 131st day of the year 1961, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is May 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 May 11, 1961, who was born and died on May 11, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 11, 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 11th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 11, 1961?
- May 11, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 11, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 11, 1961?
- May 11, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 11, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- May 11, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 11, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- May 11, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 11, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 11, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 11, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 11, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on May 11, 1961?
What day of the week was May 11, 1961?
May 11, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 131st day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 11, 1961 can also be written as 5/11/1961 in the US and as 11/5/1961 in UK and Europe.
May 11, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th 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 11, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 11, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 11th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 11, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 11, 1961 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 11, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 04:13 am and setting at 05:56 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 11, 1961?
Famous people born on May 11, 1961:
- Diana Lee[-Hsu]
Seattle, washington -- playmate (may 1988).
- Luis Felipe
Latin kings was founded by a cuban gang leader.
- Cecile Licad in Manila
Philippines; pianist (leventritt award-1981).
- Kimberly McCarthy
American murderer (d. 2013).
- Dany Dubé
Whose famous birthday is on May 11th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 11th:
![Cory Monteith]()
Cory MonteithCory monteith was a canadian actor best known for his role as finn hudson on the television series glee.
![Fred Astaire]()
Fred AstaireFred astaire was an american actor, dancer, and singer known for his elegant and graceful dancing in numerous hollywood musicals.
![Natasha Richardson]()
Natasha RichardsonBritish actress, well-known for her performances in the theatre.
![Laetitia Casta]()
Laetitia CastaFrench corsican actress and model, found by a photographer on corsican beaches.
![Benoît Magimel]()
Benoît MagimelHe is a french actor who started his career at the age of 14 in the film "life is a long, quiet river", directed by etienne chatillez.
![Richard Feynman]()
Richard FeynmanAmerican theoretical physicist, known for his contributions to the path integral formulation and quantum mechanics, the theory, and physics...
![Holly Valance]()
Holly ValanceHolly valance is an australian pop singer and actress known for her hit single 'kiss kiss' and her role as felicity 'flick' scully on the...
![Jeffrey Donovan]()
Jeffrey DonovanAmerican stage, film, and television actor.
![Doug McClure]()
Doug McClureAmerican actor.
![Jonathan Jackson]()
Jonathan JacksonInstigator of the marin county civic center shootout, brother to black panther george jackson (born 1953).
May 11, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 11 months old,
or 755 months and 13 days old,
or 3284 weeks and 6 days old,
or 22994 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 11, 1961?
There are 17 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 11th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 11, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 11, 1961.
May 11, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on May 11th?
Famous deaths on May 11th:
![Peggy Lipton]()
Peggy LiptonAmerican actress.
![Lex Barker]()
Lex BarkerAmerican actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.
![Jerry Stiller]()
Jerry StillerAmerican actor, comedian and producer (d. 2020).
![Jorja Curtright]()
Jorja CurtrightActor, whistle stop, dies from a heart attack.
![Jean Adair]()
Jean AdairDies at 80.
- Douglas Adams
Douglas Adams was a British author best known for his science-fiction comedy series 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'.
- Mega Marley
Mega Marley was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, and musician who is considered one of the pioneers of reggae music.
- Alver Aalto
Famous architect known for his innovative designs.
- Ifeanyichukwu Azikiwe
Ifeanyichukwu Azikiwe was the first President of Nigeria and a prominent figure in the country's independence movement.
- Oiva Aalto
Renowned Finnish architect known for his modernist designs.
May 11, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 11, 1961:
- Holiday of the City of Miskolc (since 1992).
- Blessed John Rochester
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saint Mamertus, first of the Ice Saints
- Roman Empire - Feast of the Lemures (See Larvae).
Saints celebrated on May 11, 1961:
- Saint Francis of Girolamo
- Saint Estella
- Saint Odilo of Cluny
- Saint Majolus of Cluny
- Saint James Walworth
- Saint Bertilla
- Saint Gengou Gangulphus
- Saint Gauthier of Esterp
May 11, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 11, 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 11, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.
May 11, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 11, 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:
- Del Shannon - Runaway
- Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
- Gene McDaniels - A Hundred Pounds Of Clay
- Linda Scott - I've Told Every Little Star
- The Marcels - Blue Moon
May 11, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 11, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.
May 11, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 11, 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:
- The Marcels - Blue Moon
- The Temperance Seven - You're Driving Me Crazy
- Floyd Cramer - On The Rebound
- Elvis Presley - Wooden Heart
- Bobby Vee - More Than I Can Say / Staying In
May 11, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 11, 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 11, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 11, 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:
- Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
- The Marcels - Blue Moon
- Ray Charles - One Mint Julep
- Etta James - Trust In Me
- Del Shannon - Runaway
May 11, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 11, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Clear Skies
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Grigoriy Chukhray
Starring: Nina Drobysheva, Evgeniy Urbanskiy, Natalya Kuzmina, Vitaliy Konyaev
On the Double
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Melville Shavelson
Starring: Danny Kaye, Dana Wynter, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Margaret Rutherford
Goliath Against the Giants
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Guido Malatesta
Starring: Brad Harris, Gloria Milland, Fernando Rey, Barbara Carroll
Parrish
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Delmer Daves
Starring: Claudette Colbert, Troy Donahue, Karl Malden, Dean Jagger
Black Tights
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Terence Young
Starring: Maurice Chevalier, Les Ballets de Paris, Zizi Jeanmaire, Dirk Sanders
May 11, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
Whispering Smith
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Leslie Fenton
Spotlight
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Tom McCarthy
Rob Roy
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Michael Caton-Jones
Amelia
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Mira Nair
The Treasure Seekers
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Juliet May
May 11, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 11, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Dr. Tom Dooley'S Three Great Books
By: Dr. Tom Dooley
Three Great Books by Dr. Tom Dooley, 1960. Compilation - Three novels in one: Deliver Us from Evil, The Edge of Tomorrow, and The Night They Burned the Mountain.
Fate Is The Hunter
By: Ernest K. Gann
Ernest K. Gann's classic memoir gives an intimate and exciting account of the turbulent early days of commercial aviation. Gann takes you into the cockpit and recounts it in his unique style.
Manila Galleon
By: F. Van Wyck Mason
This is a fantastic tale of the sea, based on George Anson's famous voyage.
The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich
By: William L. Shirer
This definitive history of Hitler's rise is back in hardcover, hailed by The New York Times as "one the most important works historical of our time"
Don'T Tell Alfred
By: Nancy Mitford
Fanny, the quiet observant narrator of Nancy Mitford’s two most famous novels, takes center stage in this hilarious comedy. Fanny Wincham was last seen as a young girl in The Pursuit of Love and Love.
Who was the US President on May 11, 1961?
On May 11, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 11, 1961?
On May 11, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 11, 1961?
On May 11, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about May 11th?
May 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:
- 2019 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). houthi forces begin to pull out of several yemeni ports including al hudaydah and as-salif. this withdrawal is part of an un-brokered ceasefire agreement that aims at ending the yemeni blockade.
- 2018 - After six weeks of protests, the israel defense forces open fire again with tear gas and live bullets on palestinian protestors. one person has been killed, and 146 more are injured. some protestors also throw stones and burn tires.
- 2017 - Battle of mosul: lt gen othman al-ghanmi (iraqi army chief of staff) states that his security forces are just days away from completing operation recapture mosul from isil.
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.
