What happened on Sunday May 14, 1961?

Here's what happened on May 14, 1961:

• Freedom Riders Bus Attacked in Anniston, Alabama On May 14, 1961, a pivotal moment in the American Civil Rights Movement occurred when a white mob violently attacked a bus carrying Freedom Riders near Anniston, Alabama. The mob first damaged the bus by smashing windows and slashing tires. After the bus was forced to stop, the attackers fire-bombed the vehicle, forcing the civil rights protesters to flee the burning bus. As the riders escaped, they were brutally beaten by the angry mob, highlighting the extreme racial tensions and violence faced by civil rights activists during this period.

Events in 1961

May 14, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 14, 1961

Newspapers from May. 14, 1961

May 14, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 134th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 14, 1961 can also be written as 5/14/1961 in the US and as 14/5/1961 in UK and Europe.

May 14, 1961 in May 1961 calendar

Famous people born on May 14, 1961:

• Tim Roth

  Acclaimed British actor known for his versatile roles in independent and mainstream films, with a notable performance in 'Grace' alongside...

• Dennis Rodman

  Legendary NBA basketball player known for his exceptional rebounding skills and flamboyant personality.

• Jean Leclerc (singer)

  Canadian singer-songwriter Jean Leloup, known for his unique musical style and poetic songwriting that blends various genres.

• Jean Leloup

  Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist with a distinctive musical style.

• Valerie Still
• Jerry Trimble
• Lucio Gregoretti

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on May 14th

Famous people died on May 14, 1961:

• James Leonard Farmer Senior

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on May 14th

May 14, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 14, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

1. Del Shannon - Runaway
2. Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
3. Gene McDaniels - A Hundred Pounds Of Clay
4. Linda Scott - I've Told Every Little Star
5. The Marcels - Blue Moon

May 14, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 14, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

1. The Marcels - Blue Moon
2. The Temperance Seven - You're Driving Me Crazy
3. Floyd Cramer - On The Rebound
4. Elvis Presley - Wooden Heart
5. Bobby Vee - More Than I Can Say / Staying In

May 14, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 14, 1961 was Mother-In-Law by Ernie K-Doe, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.

1. Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
2. The Marcels - Blue Moon
3. Ray Charles - One Mint Julep
4. Etta James - Trust In Me
5. Del Shannon - Runaway

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 14th is Taurus.

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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 14, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 14, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 14, 1961 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 14, 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 14, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:57 am and setting at 09:03 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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Someone born on May 14, 1961 is:

64 years old,

or 768 months

or 3339 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23376 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 14, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 14, 1961.

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