Saturday August 12, 1961: on this day

August 12, 1961 was the 224th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 12, 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 12, 1961, who was born and died on August 12, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 12, 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 12th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 12, 1961?


August 12, 1961 was a Saturday and it was the 224th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 1961 can also be written as 8/12/1961 in the US and as 12/8/1961 in UK and Europe.

August 12, 1961 in August 1961 calendar

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August 12, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th 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 12, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on August 12th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 12, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 12, 1961 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 12, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 07:03 am and setting at 09:11 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 12, 1961?


Famous people born on August 12, 1961:

  • Garrell Dickey

    Garrell Dickey was an American football player who played as a quarterback in the National Football League.

  • Rubens Bueno

    Brazilian politician who has served as a federal deputy for Paraná since 2007.

  • Lesley Griffiths

    Lesley Griffiths is a Welsh politician who has held various ministerial positions.

  • Roy Hay

    English keyboard player and composer (culture club).

  • Mark Priest

    New zealand cricketer.

  • David Brooks

    Politician.

  • Lawrence Hayward

    English singer-songwriter/guitarist (felt, denim and go kart mozart).

  • Lawrence

    Mononymous english singer-songwriter and guitarist (felt denim and go kart mozart).

  • Clara Alfonso
  • Luca Serafini
  • Violeta Bermúdez
  • Tetjana Samolenko-Dorovs'kych
  • Anba Antonio

Whose famous birthday is on August 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 12th:

  • Cara Delevingne
    Cara Delevingne

    Cara delevingne is a british model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and for her roles in movies such as 'paper towns'...

  • Casey Affleck
    Casey Affleck

    American actor with credits in hollywood feature movies.

  • George Hamilton
    George Hamilton

    American actor, beautiful sex symbol and tanned.

  • Dominique Swain
    Dominique Swain

    American actress chosen from 2,500 girls to portray the lead role in a movie remake of vladimir nabokov’s "lolita" it was scandalous back...

  • Luis Mariano
    Luis Mariano

    His family settled in bordeaux after he sang spanish basque.

  • John Cazale
    John Cazale

    Actor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Iza Calzado
    Iza Calzado

    Filipino tv actress.

  • Leah Pipes
    Leah Pipes

    American actress.

  • Jane Wyatt
    Jane Wyatt

    American singer and actress (d. 2006).

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August 12, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 7 months old,

or 751 months and 16 days old,

or 3267 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22874 days old,

if you were born on August 12, 1961.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 1961?

There are 137 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 12, 1961.

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August 12, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 12, 1961:

  • Salah Ben Youssef
  • Francesco Briganti
  • Salah Ben Youssef (صالح بن يوسف)

What famous deaths happened on August 12th?

Famous deaths on August 12th:

  • Lauren Bacall
    Lauren Bacall

    American actress and star for more than a century.

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Ian Fleming
    Ian Fleming

    James bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).

  • Merv Griffin
    Merv Griffin

    American entertainer and tv host.

  • Loretta Young
    Loretta Young

    American actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.

  • Peter Woodthorpe
    Peter Woodthorpe

    British actor (born 1931).

  • Una Stubbs
    Una Stubbs

    Una Stubbs is a British actress best known for her role as Mrs.

  • Arlene Martel
    Arlene Martel

    Arlene Martel was an actress best known for her role as T'Pring in the original Star Trek series.

  • Stephen Lewis
    Stephen Lewis

    Canadian diplomat and politician 14th canadian ambassador at the united nations.

  • Dorothy Mackaill
    Dorothy Mackaill

    Actress in love affair, dies at 87 from kidney failure.

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August 12, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on August 12, 1961:

  • International Youth Day
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August 12, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 12, 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 12, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 12, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 12, 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 12, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 1961 was You Don't Know by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 12, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 12, 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 12, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

August 12, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 12, 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 12, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 12, 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 12, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 12, 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 12, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 12, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

These Ruins Are Inhabited by Muriel Beadle

These Ruins Are Inhabited

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This reproduction is of a book published prior to 1923. The book might have some imperfections, such as missing pages or blurred images, poor photos, and errant marks.

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 Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone

The Agony and the Ecstasy

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Irving Stone's classic biographical novel about Michaelangelo - in which both the artist as well as the man are fully brought to life. This novel is a masterpiece in its own right. It portrays Michelangelo’s passionate, dangerous love life and …

Inside Europe Today by John Gunther

Inside Europe Today

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The Spanish Civil War by Hugh Thomas

The Spanish Civil War

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Hugh Thomas's The Spanish Civil War is a masterpiece of historian's art. It remains one of the most fascinating and compelling narratives about one of the most iconic and misunderstood conflicts of the 20th century.

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Who was the US President on August 12, 1961?

On August 12, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1961?

On August 12, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 12, 1961?

On August 12, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about August 12th?

August 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - August 2018 lombok earthquake: sutopo purwo nugroho, spokesperson for bnpb, confirmed that 436 people have died in the earthquake in lombok.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: seven white helmets members are killed by unidentified gunmen storming their office in rebel-held sarmin in northwestern syria.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings the attacks were not claimed by any group.

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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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