Thursday June 15, 1961: on this day
June 15, 1961 was the 166th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is June 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 June 15, 1961, who was born and died on June 15, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 15, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Travelin' Man by Ricky Nelson), movies (e.g. Flame in the Streets, directed by Roy Ward Baker), TV series (e.g. St. Pauli - Landungsbrücken) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 15th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 15, 1961?
- June 15, 1961: What happened on that day?
- June 15, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 15, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 15, 1961?
- June 15, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 15, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- June 15, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 15, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- June 15, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 15, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 15, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 15, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 15, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on June 15, 1961?
What day of the week was June 15, 1961?
June 15, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 166th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 15, 1961 can also be written as 6/15/1961 in the US and as 15/6/1961 in UK and Europe.
June 15, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 15th is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 15, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 15, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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June 15, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 15, 1961 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 15, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 07:37 am and setting at 10:18 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 30, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1961.
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Get your map!Who was born on June 15, 1961?
Famous people born on June 15, 1961:
- Laurent Cantet
French screenwriter and director.
- Marlies Veldhuijzen van Zanten
Dutch politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives for the Christian Democratic Appeal.
- Scott Norton
American professional wrestler.
- Dave McAuley
Northern irish boxer and sportscaster.
- Brad Armstrong
American wrestler (d. 2012).
- Kai Eckhardt
German-american bass player (garaj mahal, vital information).
- Yoshimi Iwasaki
Japanese actress and singer (sound horizon).
- Boy George
Musician.
- Ivo Mej
- Halvor Asphol
- Jim Hanks
- İsmail Kartal
- Miguel Díaz
Whose famous birthday is on June 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 15th:
- Ice Cube
Ice cube is an american rapper, actor, and filmmaker known for his influential role in the rap group n.w.
- Courteney Cox
Courteney cox is an american actress best known for her role as monica geller on the popular tv show friends.
- Neil Patrick Harris
Neil patrick harris is an american actor, comedian, and magician, best known for his roles in how i met your mother and doogie howser, m.d.
- Johnny Hallyday
French singer, the french elvis.
- Helen Hunt
American actress best known for her role in the tv series "mad about you" (1992-1999).
- Guy Bedos
He is a comedian and actor from france.
- Demis Roussos
After being a member and performing artist of aphrodite's child (prog rock band that also included vangelis), he had a string international...
- James Belushi
James belushi is an american actor known for his roles in movies suchjson as 'about last night.
- Leah Remini
Leah remini is an american actress known for her role in the tv show 'the king of queens' and for her activism against the church of...
June 15, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 9 months old,
or 753 months and 14 days old,
or 3276 weeks and 1 day old,
or 22933 days old,
if you were born on June 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 June 15, 1961?
There are 78 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 15th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 15, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 15, 1961.
June 15, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 15, 1961:
- Isador Greenbaum
Isador Greenbaum was an American politician who served as a member of the New York State Assembly from 1919 to 1924.
- Giulio Cabianca
Italian racing driver (born in 1923).
- Peyami Safa
Turkish journalist and author (b. 1899).
- Eduardo Torroja
What famous deaths happened on June 15th?
Famous deaths on June 15th:
- Casey Kasem
American "musical countdown king radio disk jockey" who created and hosted "america's top 40" from 1988 to 1988.
- Glenda Jackson
British actress, internationally recognized, who won the ny film classics award for 1971, an emmy in 1972 for "queen elizabeth", and oscars...
- Jacques Bergerac
France -- actor (gigi, les girls, thunder in sun).
- Hume Cronyn
Canadian-american actor, producer, and screenwriter (d. 2003).
- Steve Cochran
American actor.
- Victor French
American actor and director (highway to heaven), has died at 54 from cancer (b. 1934).
- Yolandra Lopez
Renowned painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Juwana Brown
Bestselling author known for her impactful literary works.
- Janit Singh
Esteemed scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.
- Delorese Hawkins
Bestselling novelist whose gripping stories captivated readers worldwide.
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June 15, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 15, 1961:
- Commemoration of Evelyn Underhill (Anglican mystic and poet)
- Roman Catholic Church ? Feast of Saint Germaine Cousin, patron of shepherdesses and of victims of child abuse
- Roman Catholic Church and some Anglican churches: Corpus Christi (moveable feast, 2006)
- Malawi's Freedom Day
- Commemoration of William Adams (Miura Anjin ????) a man shipwrecked in Japan in the 1600s, and whom James Clavell's "Shogun" was based upon
- Flag Day in Denmark
- Roman Empire ? ninth and final day of the Vestalia in honor of Vesta
Observances on June 15, 1961:
- World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Saints celebrated on June 15, 1961:
- Saint Vitus' Day ? Vitus Diena held in medieval Latvia
June 15, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 15, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 12th and June 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 15, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 15, 1961 was Travelin' Man by Ricky Nelson, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.
June 15, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 15, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 12th and June 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ricky Nelson - Travelin' Man
- Pat Boone - Moody River
- Roy Orbison - Running Scared
- Ben E. King - Stand By Me
- Dee Clark - Raindrops
June 15, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 15, 1961 was Surrender by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.
June 15, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 15, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 12th and June 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - Surrender
- Del Shannon - Runaway
- The Shadows - Frightened City
- Clarence 'Frogman' Henry - But I Do
- Bobby Vee - More Than I Can Say / Staying In
June 15, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 15, 1961 was Stand By Me by Ben E. King, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.
June 15, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on June 15, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 12th and June 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ben E. King - Stand By Me
- Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart
- Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
- The Shirelles - Mama Said
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Don't Mind
June 15, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 15, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
June 15, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 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:
June 15, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 15, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on June 15, 1961?
On June 15, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 15, 1961?
On June 15, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 15, 1961?
On June 15, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about June 15th?
June 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of June. 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 June 15th, such as:
- 2019 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: yemeni-based houthi forces launch drone strikes against jizan regional airport in yemen and abha international airport, saudi arabia. a spokesperson for the saudi arabian-led coalition claims that a houthi drone was shot down in close proximity to abha, saudi arabia.
- 2018 - War in north-west pakistan: on june 13, the afghan ministry of defense reported that mullah fazlullah (emir of pakistani taliban) was killed in kunar by a drone strike.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: at least 34 people were killed in airstrikes by the syrian government on rebel-held areas of aleppo.
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 June 1961?
June 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.