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.

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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 in June 1961 calendar

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June 15, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 15, 1961:

  • Expansion washingston senators are 30-30, latest date an expansion team will be at .500, washington will lose their next 10 games

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


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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?

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

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

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


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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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Who was born on June 15, 1961?


Famous people born on June 15, 1961:

  • Laurent Cantet
    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

    Ice cube is an american rapper, actor, and filmmaker known for his influential role in the rap group n.w.

  • Courteney Cox
    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

    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
    Johnny Hallyday

    French singer, the french elvis.

  • Helen Hunt
    Helen Hunt

    American actress best known for her role in the tv series "mad about you" (1992-1999).

  • Guy Bedos
    Guy Bedos

    He is a comedian and actor from france.

  • Demis Roussos
    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

    James belushi is an american actor known for his roles in movies suchjson as 'about last night.

  • Leah Remini
    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...

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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.

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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.

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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
    Casey Kasem

    American "musical countdown king radio disk jockey" who created and hosted "america's top 40" from 1988 to 1988.

  • Glenda Jackson
    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
    Jacques Bergerac

    France -- actor (gigi, les girls, thunder in sun).

  • Hume Cronyn
    Hume Cronyn

    Canadian-american actor, producer, and screenwriter (d. 2003).

  • Steve Cochran
    Steve Cochran

    American actor.

  • Victor French
    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
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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:

  1. - Travelin' Man
  2. - Moody River
  3. - Running Scared
  4. - Stand By Me
  5. - 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:

  1. - Surrender
  2. - Runaway
  3. - Frightened City
  4. - But I Do
  5. - 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:

  1. - Stand By Me
  2. - Every Beat Of My Heart
  3. - Tossin' And Turnin'
  4. - Mama Said
  5. - I Don't Mind

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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:

Flame in the Streets

Flame in the Streets

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Roy Ward Baker

Starring: John Mills, Sylvia Syms, Brenda de Banzie, Earl Cameron

The Colossus of Rhodes

The Colossus of Rhodes

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Sergio Leone

Starring: Rory Calhoun, Lea Massari, Georges Marchal, Conrado San Martín

By Love Possessed

By Love Possessed

Release year: 1961

Directed by: John Sturges

Starring: Lana Turner, Jason Robards, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., George Hamilton

The Last Sunset

The Last Sunset

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Robert Aldrich

Starring: Rock Hudson, Kirk Douglas, Dorothy Malone, Joseph Cotten

Country: United States of America

Misty

Misty

Release year: 1961

Directed by: James B. Clark

Starring: David Ladd, Arthur O'Connell, Pam Smith, Anne Seymour

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:

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

Rob Roy

Rob Roy

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Michael Caton-Jones

Amelia

Amelia

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Mira Nair

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:

Reality In Advertising by Rosser Reeves

Reality In Advertising

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Rarely has an advertising book caused such a stir as this amazing account of the principles behind successful advertising. Reality in Advertising, published in 1961, was listed for several weeks.

A Burnt-Out Case by Graham Greene

A Burnt-Out Case

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Querry, the world-famous architect is suffering from a horrible attack of indifference. He no longer finds joy in life or meaning in art.

Advise And Consent by Allen Drury

Advise And Consent

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Advice and Consent

Sketches From Life by Dean Acheson

Sketches From Life

By:

These pages are full of famous men that Mr. Acheson knows and has cherished for the most part.

Profiles In Courage by John F. Kennedy

Profiles In Courage

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John F. Kennedy's Profiles in Courage was written in 1955 by the junior senator of Massachusetts. It served as a clear call to all Americans.

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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.

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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.

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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 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.

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