What happened on Wednesday August 16, 1961?

Here's what happened on August 16, 1961:

• West Berlin Protests Against East Berlin Division Approximately 250,000 West Berliners demonstrated against the recent division of Berlin, protesting the construction of the Berlin Wall and the separation of the city by communist East Germany.
• Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights Protest Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. led a protest in Miami advocating for African American voting rights, continuing the ongoing struggle for racial equality and political representation.
• Dissolution of United Arab Republic Agreement Syria effectively dissolved its merger with Egypt in the United Arab Republic (UAR). Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser attempted to restructure the unified government with a new cabinet composition, but Syria ultimately withdrew from the political union.
• Explorer 12 Space Mission Launch NASA launched Explorer 12 at 10:22 p.m. from Florida (0322 UTC Aug 16), a scientific satellite designed to conduct comprehensive research on energetic particles. The mission successfully mapped the boundaries of Earth's magnetosphere and remained operational for two years.
• Bell UH-1D Helicopter First Test Flight The Bell UH-1D helicopter, famously known as the 'Huey', completed its inaugural test flight. This aircraft would become a critical asset for the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, serving crucial roles in troop transport and medical evacuation.

Events in 1961

August 16, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 16, 1961

Newspapers from Aug. 16, 1961

August 16, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 228th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 1961 can also be written as 8/16/1961 in the US and as 16/8/1961 in UK and Europe.

August 16, 1961 in August 1961 calendar

Famous people born on August 16, 1961:

• Noam Murro

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on August 16th

Famous people died on August 16, 1961:

• Abdul Haq

  Pakistani linguist and scholar (b. 1870).

• Virginio Borioni

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on August 16th

August 16, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1
3. Mar-Keys - Last Night
4. Brenda Lee - Dum Dum
5. Joe Dowell - Wooden Heart

August 16, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 16, 1961 was You Don't Know by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

1. Helen Shapiro - You Don't Know
2. Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
3. John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me
4. Petula Clark - Romeo
5. Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise

August 16, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Mar-Keys - Last Night
3. Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1
4. Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - The Switch-A-Roo
5. Ike & Tina Turner - It's Gonna Work Out Fine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.

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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 16, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 16, 1961 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 16, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 10:52 am and setting at 10:38 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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Your place in the Universe on August 16, 1961

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Someone born on August 16, 1961 is:

63 years 8 months old,

or 764 months and 28 days old,

or 3326 weeks

or 23282 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 16, 1961?

There are 94 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 16, 1961.

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