What happened on Sunday August 13, 1961?

Here's what happened on August 13, 1961:

• Berlin Wall Construction Begins The German Democratic Republic closes the border between the eastern and western sectors of Berlin, preventing inhabitants from escaping to the West. This marks the start of the physical division of Berlin during the Cold War.
• Mercury Spacecraft Redesign NASA's Mercury spacecraft No. 15 was delivered to Cape Canaveral and subsequently reconfigured for an orbital-manned 1-day mission. The spacecraft was redesignated as 15A and later 15B, and was redelivered to Cape Canaveral on November 16, 1962.
• LPGA Golf Tournament Result Louise Suggs wins the LPGA Kansas City Golf Open, contributing to women's professional golf history.

Events in 1961

August 13, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 13, 1961

Newspapers from Aug. 13, 1961

August 13, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 225th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 13, 1961 can also be written as 8/13/1961 in the US and as 13/8/1961 in UK and Europe.

August 13, 1961 in August 1961 calendar

Famous people born on August 13, 1961:

• Sunil Shetty

  Popular Bollywood actor and film producer known for his work in action and comedy movies during the 1990s and 2000s.

• Sam Champion

  Well-known American television meteorologist and media personality, primarily associated with ABC's Good Morning America.

• Koji Kondo

  Legendary Japanese video game composer who created iconic music for Nintendo's Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda franchises.

• Tom Perrotta

  Acclaimed American novelist and screenwriter known for works like 'Little Children' and 'The Leftovers'.

• Ambeth Ocampo

  Renowned Filipino historian, journalist, and academic known for his insightful writings on Philippine history and national hero José Rizal.

• Cary Stayner

  Convicted serial killer responsible for multiple murders, including the killing of Joie Ruth Armstrong in Yosemite National Park.

• Pascal Rabaté
• Matt Birman
• Kōji Kondō

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on August 13th

Famous people died on August 13, 1961:

• Adeline De Walt Reynolds
• Mario Sironi
• Márk Vedres
• Giovanni Dellepiane

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on August 13th

August 13, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1
3. Mar-Keys - Last Night
4. Brenda Lee - Dum Dum
5. Del Shannon - Hats Off To Larry

August 13, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

1. Helen Shapiro - You Don't Know
2. Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
3. John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me
4. Petula Clark - Romeo
5. Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise

August 13, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1
3. Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - The Switch-A-Roo
4. Mar-Keys - Last Night
5. The Spinners - That's What Girls Are Made For

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 13th is Leo.

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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 13, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 13, 1961 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 13, 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 13, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 07:59 am and setting at 09:40 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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Your place in the Universe on August 13, 1961

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Someone born on August 13, 1961 is:

63 years 9 months old,

or 765 months and 1 day old,

or 3326 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23285 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 13, 1961?

There are 91 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 13, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 13, 1961.

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