Saturday July 15, 1961: on this day

July 15, 1961 was the 196th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is July 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 July 15, 1961, who was born and died on July 15, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 15, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis), movies (e.g. Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, directed by Irwin Allen), TV series (e.g. Beat The Odds) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was July 15, 1961?


July 15, 1961 was a Saturday and it was the 196th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 15, 1961 can also be written as 7/15/1961 in the US and as 15/7/1961 in UK and Europe.

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July 15, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 15, 1961:

  • Donnybrook! closes at 46th st. theater nyc after 68 performances
  • 90th british golf open: arnold palmer shoots a 284 at royal birkdale
  • Spain accept equal rights for men andwomen

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 15th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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 15, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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The moon phase on July 15, 1961 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 15, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 08:13 am and setting at 10:07 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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Who was born on July 15, 1961?


Famous people born on July 15, 1961:

  • Forest Whitaker
    Forest Whitaker

    American actor, who was nominated for an oscar for best actor for his portrayal as idi amin in "the last king of scotland" on february 26,...

  • Lolita Davidovich
    Lolita Davidovich

    Canadian actress.

  • Grayton Whitaker

    Academy Award-winning American actor known for his roles in films such as The Last King of Scotland and The Butler.

  • Deborahann Bartley

    Award-winning Australian journalist and news presenter.

  • Terrilee Kaufer

    Renowned astronomer known for her work on galaxy formation.

  • Terrilee Wendt

    Renowned actress known for her versatile roles in film and television.

  • Lorik Canaj

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

  • Lynard Strickland

    Former senator known for his work on education reform.

  • Alok Verma

    Alok Verma is a former Indian Police Service officer who served as the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

  • Jean-Christophe Grangé

    French journalist, mystery writer, and screenwriter.

  • Alvie Thompson

    Alvie Thompson was a talented football player who excelled in the sport.

  • Lakshmi Kannan

    Indian author known for her works in Tamil literature.

  • Langdon Morris

    Langdon Morris is an innovation consultant specializing in technology-driven strategies for business growth.

  • David Cicilline

    American politician serving as the U.S.

  • Nadir Nadirov

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Verdell Jones

    Verdell Jones was a talented basketball player known for his skills on the court.

  • Kobi Kashi

    Israeli physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Dino Costa

    Dino Costa is a sports broadcaster with a strong following in the industry.

  • Leif Enger

    American author known for his novel 'Peace Like a River.

Whose famous birthday is on July 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 15th:

  • Olly Alexander
    Olly Alexander

    British actor and lead singer of the band Years & Years, known for his role in the TV series 'It's a Sin'.

  • Shweta Tripathi
    Shweta Tripathi

    Shweta Tripathi is an Indian actress and former journalist, known for her work in films like 'Masaan' and 'Haraamkhor'.

  • Diane Kruger
    Diane Kruger

    German actress and former model.

  • Brigitte Nielsen
    Brigitte Nielsen

    Danish actress, whose screen credits include "red sonja" and "beverly hills cop ii.

  • Taylor Kinney
    Taylor Kinney

    Taylor Kinney is an American actor known for his roles in television shows such as Chicago Fire and The Vampire Diaries.

  • Vincent Lindon
    Vincent Lindon

    Vincent Lindon is a French actor and politician who has served as a member of the European Parliament since 2019.

  • Arianna Huffington
    Arianna Huffington

    Greek-american web entrepreneur, syndicated columnist and author of seven books.

  • Brian Austin Green
    Brian Austin Green

    Brian austin green is an american actor known for his role as david silver in the television series beverly hills, 90210.

  • Jesse Ventura
    Jesse Ventura

    American politician and former professional wrestler.

  • Irène Jacob
    Irène Jacob

    French actress, winning the cannes festivalaeur (tm)'s best actress award in 1991 for her role as a double in "la double vie de...

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


You are 62 years 9 months old,

or 753 months and 9 days old,

or 3275 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22929 days old,

if you were born on July 15, 1961.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 15, 1961?

There are 82 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 15th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on July 15, 1961:

  • Nuri Pasha

    Nuri Pasha was an Ottoman military officer and a prominent figure during World War I..

  • John Edward Brownlee

    Canadian lawyer and politician, 5th premier of alberta (b. 1884).

  • Nina Bari

    Russian mathematician (b. 1901).

  • Don Sunderlage
  • Umberto Pugliese

What famous deaths happened on July 15th?

Famous deaths on July 15th:

  • Martin Landau
    Martin Landau

    He was an american actor who appeared in more than 500 episodes of tv and is also a well-known figure in movies.

  • Bert Convy
    Bert Convy

    St. louis, missouri -- actor.

  • Celeste Holm
    Celeste Holm

    American singer, actress, pianist, and entertainer, born to norwegian parents.

  • Dana Hill
    Dana Hill

    Actress (vacation), is killed at 32.

  • Margaret Lockwood
    Margaret Lockwood

    Indian-born british actress, well-known for her performances in film and on stage.

  • Googie Withers
    Googie Withers

    Karachi, india -- actress (1 our aircraft is lost).

  • Tsilla Chelton
    Tsilla Chelton

    Tsilla chelton was a french actress known for her role as the cantankerous grandmother in the film 'tatie danielle'.

  • Lawrence Tibbett
    Lawrence Tibbett

    American baritone operatic singer.

  • Rudolph Schildkraut
    Rudolph Schildkraut

    American actor born in istanbul (born 1930).

  • Artemisia Gentileschi

    Renowned Italian Baroque painter known for her powerful depictions of women from myth and the Bible.

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


Holidays on July 15, 1961:

  • Confuflux (Discordianism)
  • Japan - Third day of Obon feast period
  • Palermo, Sicily - Festival of Santa Rosalia
  • Brunei - Birthday of the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam
  • Botswana - President's Day
  • Brazil - International Men's Day

Observances on July 15, 1961:

  • World Youth Skills Day

Saints celebrated on July 15, 1961:

  • Saint Vladimir the Great's day (Eastern Orthodox; Roman Catholic)
  • Saint Swithun's feast day (Anglican Church)
  • Saint Donald's feast day
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July 15, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 15, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 10th and July 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 15, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

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

The music chart in the USA on July 15, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 10th and July 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tossin' And Turnin'
  2. - The Boll Weevil Song
  3. - Quarter To Three
  4. - Raindrops
  5. - Every Beat Of My Heart

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 15, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

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

The music chart in the UK on July 15, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 10th and July 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Runaway
  2. - Temptation
  3. - Hello Mary Lou / Travelin' Man
  4. - Well I Ask You
  5. - Halfway To Paradise

July 15, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 15, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

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

The R&B music chart on July 15, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 10th and July 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Tossin' And Turnin'
  2. - The Boll Weevil Song
  3. - Every Beat Of My Heart
  4. - Quarter To Three
  5. - Raindrops

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

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

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Irwin Allen

Starring: Walter Pidgeon, Joan Fontaine, Barbara Eden, Peter Lorre

Country: United States of America

Francis of Assisi

Francis of Assisi

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Bradford Dillman, Dolores Hart, Stuart Whitman, Cecil Kellaway

The Honeymoon Machine

The Honeymoon Machine

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Richard Thorpe

Starring: Steve McQueen, Brigid Bazlen, Jim Hutton, Paula Prentiss

A Woman Is a Woman

A Woman Is a Woman

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jean-Luc Godard

Starring: Anna Karina, Jean-Claude Brialy, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Henri Attal

Country: United States of America

Striped Trip

Striped Trip

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Vladimir Fetin

Starring: Aleksey Gribov, Ivan Dmitriev, Margarita Nazarova, Evgeniy Leonov

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

The most popular TV Series on July 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:

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

Whispering Smith

Whispering Smith

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Leslie Fenton

Spotlight

Spotlight

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Tom McCarthy

July 15, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

Life With Women And How To Survive It by Joseph H. Peck

Life With Women And How To Survive It

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How to live with women and how you can survive it

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall by Gayelord Hauser

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall

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Mirror, Mirror On The Wall: A Call to Beauty by Gayelord Houser

A Journey To Matecumbe by Robert Lewis Taylor

A Journey To Matecumbe

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WITH ILLUSTRATIONS by JOSEPH PAPIN This book tells the story of an adventure that takes place from the Mississippi River to the Florida Keys.

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 Edge Of Sadness by Edwin O'Connor

The Edge Of Sadness

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"A realistic Christian novel that offers hope in a nonChristian age New England Quarterly" A deeply felt and beautifully expressed work. .

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Who was the US President on July 15, 1961?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on July 15, 1961?

On July 15, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about July 15th?

July 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of July. 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 July 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - Three people were arrested following a police raid on a neo nazi group in northern italy. during the operation, three people were arrested for possessing sophisticated weaponry including a matra super 530f air-to-air missile.
  • 2018 - Protests in iraq 2015-2018: 16 people were killed or seriously injured during demonstrations in muthanna province (iraq), and 33 others were arrested.
  • 2017 - A stampede that broke out at a football stadium near dakar, senegal has claimed the lives of eight people. it started when police used tear gas to stop a fight between rival teams' fans.

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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 July 1961?

July 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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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