What happened on Thursday July 13, 1961?

Here's what happened on July 13, 1961:

• Death of Arnold Schoenberg, Pioneering Composer Arnold Schoenberg, a revolutionary Austrian-American composer and music theorist who significantly influenced 20th-century classical music, passed away at the age of 86. Known for developing the twelve-tone technique and atonal composition, Schoenberg was a key figure in the Second Viennese School and modernist music.
• 30th MLB All-Star Game at Candlestick Park The National League defeated the American League 5-4 in a thrilling 10-inning contest during the 30th Major League Baseball All-Star Game, held at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. This annual showcase of baseball's top talent highlighted the competitive spirit of mid-20th century American sports.
• Tim Watson, Australian Football Personality Tim Watson, a notable Australian rules football player and later coach, was born on this date. Watson would go on to become a significant figure in Australian Football League (AFL) history, known for his playing career and subsequent coaching contributions.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from Jul. 13, 1961

Newspapers from Jul. 13, 1961

July 13, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 194th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 13, 1961 can also be written as 7/13/1961 in the US and as 13/7/1961 in UK and Europe.

July 13, 1961 in July 1961 calendar

Famous people born on July 13, 1961:

• Anders Jarryd

  Professional Swedish tennis player known for his achievements in international tennis tournaments during the 1980s and early 1990s.

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on July 13th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 13, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Brook Benton - The Boll Weevil Song
3. Gary U.S. Bonds - Quarter To Three
4. Dee Clark - Raindrops
5. Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 13, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

1. Del Shannon - Runaway
2. The Everly Brothers - Temptation
3. Ricky Nelson - Hello Mary Lou / Travelin' Man
4. Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
5. Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 13, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Brook Benton - The Boll Weevil Song
3. Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart
4. U.S. Bonds - Quarter To Three
5. Dee Clark - Raindrops

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 13th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 13, 1961 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 13, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 06:23 am and setting at 09:34 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 28, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jul 27, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on July 13, 1961

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Someone born on July 13, 1961 is:

63 years 10 months old,

or 766 months and 1 day old,

or 3330 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23316 days old,

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

There are 60 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 13th 2025.

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

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

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