What happened on Friday June 16, 1961?

Here's what happened on June 16, 1961:

• Rudolf Nureyev's Defection from Soviet Union On June 16, 1961, Rudolf Nureyev, a renowned Soviet ballet dancer, dramatically defected from the Soviet Union while on tour with the Kirov Ballet in Paris, France. At Le Bourget airport, Nureyev made a bold decision to seek political asylum, marking a significant moment in Cold War cultural history and personal artistic freedom.
• New Democratic Party of Canada Founded The New Democratic Party (NDP) of Canada was established through a merger of the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) and the Canadian Labour Congress, representing a significant moment in Canadian political evolution and labor movement consolidation.
• Tragic Train Derailment in France A devastating train accident occurred between Paris and Strasbourg near Vitry-le-François, resulting in 24 fatalities and 109 injuries, highlighting the transportation safety challenges of the early 1960s.
• Discoverer 25 Satellite Launch The United States launched the Discoverer 25 reconnaissance satellite, contributing to the ongoing space and intelligence gathering efforts during the Cold War era.
• Dave Garroway Leaves Today Show Dave Garroway was fired from his position as host of NBC's 'Today Show', marking a significant transition in early television broadcasting history.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from Jun. 16, 1961

Newspapers from Jun. 16, 1961

June 16, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 167th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 16, 1961 can also be written as 6/16/1961 in the US and as 16/6/1961 in UK and Europe.

June 16, 1961 in June 1961 calendar

Famous people died on June 16, 1961:

• Pietro Zaglio

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on June 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 16, 1961 was Travelin' Man by Ricky Nelson, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

1. Ricky Nelson - Travelin' Man
2. Pat Boone - Moody River
3. Roy Orbison - Running Scared
4. Ben E. King - Stand By Me
5. Dee Clark - Raindrops

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 16, 1961 was Surrender by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

1. Elvis Presley - Surrender
2. Del Shannon - Runaway
3. The Shadows - Frightened City
4. Clarence 'Frogman' Henry - But I Do
5. Bobby Vee - More Than I Can Say / Staying In

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 16, 1961 was Stand By Me by Ben E. King, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

1. Ben E. King - Stand By Me
2. Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart
3. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
4. The Shirelles - Mama Said
5. James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Don't Mind

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 16th is Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 16, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 08:30 am and setting at 10:58 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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Your place in the Universe on June 16, 1961

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Someone born on June 16, 1961 is:

63 years 10 months old,

or 766 months and 28 days old,

or 3334 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23343 days old,

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

There are 33 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 16th 2025.

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

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

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