Tuesday August 15, 1961: on this day

August 15, 1961 was the 227th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 15, 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 15, 1961, who was born and died on August 15, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis), movies (e.g. The Counterfeiters of Paris, directed by Gilles Grangier), TV series (e.g. Four Corners) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 15th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 15, 1961?


August 15, 1961 was a Tuesday and it was the 227th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1961 can also be written as 8/15/1961 in the US and as 15/8/1961 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1961 in August 1961 calendar

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August 15, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 15, 1961:

  • Border guard conrad schumann flees from east germany while on duty guarding the construction of the berlin wall.

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August 15, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th 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 15, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Ox personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on August 15th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 15, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 15, 1961 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 09:53 am and setting at 10:08 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 15, 1961?


Famous people born on August 15, 1961:

  • Arjun Sarja
    Arjun Sarja

    Indian director and actor.

  • Kynnadi Katsura

    Kynnadi Katsura is a Japanese anime director and storyboard artist known for his work on series like 'Rurouni Kenshin' and 'Gintama'.

  • Suhasini (actress)

    Suhasini is an indian actress known for her work in south indian cinema, particularly in tamil and telugu films.

  • Susan Hay

    Susan hay is a canadian television personality and journalist known for her work as a news anchor and reporter.

  • Hillie Thompson

    Hillie Thompson was a renowned track and field athlete known for her exceptional speed and agility.

  • Conway Stone

    Notable for contributions to software development and programming languages.

  • Suhasini Maniratnam

    Indian actress and screenwriter.

  • Matt Johnson

    English singer-songwriter and musician.

  • Ed Gillespie

    George w. bush's american white house counsel.

  • Gary Kubiak

    American football coach and player.

  • Joan Delk

    Tampa, florida -- lpga golfer (1995 first bank edina realty-66th).

  • Steven Heighton

    Novelist.

  • Sarah Brightman

    Musician.

  • Susan Olsen

    Actress.

  • Matt Johnson (singer)
  • Jevgeņijs Miļevskis
  • Leone Pompucci

Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

  • Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.

  • Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck

    American actor.

  • Debra Messing
    Debra Messing

    Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

  • Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson

    Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Stieg Larsson
    Stieg Larsson

    Swedish journalist and writer.

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek

    Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

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August 15, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 8 months old,

or 752 months and 10 days old,

or 3271 weeks and 2 days old,

or 22899 days old,

if you were born on August 15, 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 August 15, 1961?

There are 113 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 15, 1961.

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August 15, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 15, 1961:

  • Otto Ruge
  • Alfrēds Lazdiņš

What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

  • Jan Kiepura
    Jan Kiepura

    Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

  • August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

  • Paul Lukas
    Paul Lukas

    Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

  • Lavante Dubois

    Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.

  • Mckenleigh Avery

    Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.

  • Lancer Sharma

    Lancer Sharma was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of number theory.

  • Jyron Fitzgerald

    Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.

  • Elfida Vargas

    Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

  • Rahi Masoom Reza

    Renowned Indian novelist and screenwriter known for his works depicting the social and political landscape of India.

  • Severus Levy

    Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

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August 15, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 15, 1961:

  • Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
  • Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
  • Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
  • RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
  • Acadie ? National Day
  • Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
  • India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
  • Korea ? Liberation Day
  • Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
  • Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
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August 15, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 15, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 14th and August 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 15, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

August 15, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 15, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 14th and August 20th. 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. - Wooden Heart

August 15, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 1961 was You Don't Know by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

August 15, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 15, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 14th and August 20th. 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 15, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

August 15, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 15, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Tossin' And Turnin'
  2. - Last Night
  3. - I Like It Like That, Part 1
  4. - The Switch-A-Roo
  5. - It's Gonna Work Out Fine

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August 15, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 15, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Counterfeiters of Paris

The Counterfeiters of Paris

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Gilles Grangier

Starring: Jean Gabin, Martine Carol, Françoise Rosay, Bernard Blier

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

August 15, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 15, 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 15, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 15, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Tropic Of Cancer by Henry Miller

Tropic Of Cancer

By:

Miller's first novel, a groundbreaking work of fiction, was banned in Britain for nearly thirty years. Henry Miller, a penniless writer who has yet to be published, arrived in Paris in 1930. He left behind a broken marriage and a …

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 …

The Chateau by William Maxwell

The Chateau

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A young couple from the United States arrives in France to enjoy a vacation. They are full of excitement and anticipation. However, the people and countryside are devastated by war and they receive at the

Inside Europe Today by John Gunther

Inside Europe Today

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history

Who was the US President on August 15, 1961?

On August 15, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1961?

On August 15, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 15, 1961?

On August 15, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about August 15th?

August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
  • 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.

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history

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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