What happened on Tuesday May 16, 1961?

Here's what happened on May 16, 1961:

• South Korean Military Coup Park Chung-hee leads a decisive military coup d'état, overthrowing the Second Republic of South Korea and dramatically altering the nation's political landscape. This event marks a significant turning point in South Korean history, with Park Chung-hee removing the democratically elected government of Prime Minister Chang Myon and President Yung Po Sun, establishing a military regime that would reshape the country's governance and economic development for decades to come.
• 13th Emmy Awards Ceremony The 13th Annual Emmy Awards are held in Hollywood, California, hosted by Dick Powell and Joey Bishop. The prestigious television awards ceremony celebrates outstanding achievements in the television industry, with 'Macbeth' being named the Program of the Year. Notable winners include the Jack Benny Show, Raymond Burr, and Barbara Stanwyck, highlighting the diverse talent in television during this era.
• Birth of Professional Wrestler Charles Wright Charles Wright, an American professional wrestler who would later become famous under the ring name 'The Godfather', is born. Wright would go on to have a notable career in professional wrestling, particularly in the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from May. 16, 1961

Newspapers from May. 16, 1961

May 16, 1961 was a Tuesday and it was the 136th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1961 can also be written as 5/16/1961 in the US and as 16/5/1961 in UK and Europe.

May 16, 1961 in May 1961 calendar

Famous people born on May 16, 1961:

• Kevin McDonald

  Canadian comedian, actor, and writer best known as a member of the iconic comedy troupe The Kids in the Hall.

• Solveig Dommartin

  French-German actress known for her roles in art house films, particularly her collaboration with director Wim Wenders in movies like 'Wings...

• Éric Bouvet
• Nina Arvesen
• Jean Hanff Korelitz

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on May 16th

Famous people died on May 16, 1961:

• George A. Malcolm

  American lawyer and jurist (b. 1881).

• Kiyotake Kawaguchi
• Ralf Törngren

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on May 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

1. Del Shannon - Runaway
2. Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
3. Gene McDaniels - A Hundred Pounds Of Clay
4. Linda Scott - I've Told Every Little Star
5. Shep and the Limelites - Daddy's Home

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

1. The Marcels - Blue Moon
2. The Temperance Seven - You're Driving Me Crazy
3. Floyd Cramer - On The Rebound
4. Elvis Presley - Wooden Heart
5. Bobby Vee - More Than I Can Say / Staying In

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 1961 was Mother-In-Law by Ernie K-Doe, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

1. Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
2. The Marcels - Blue Moon
3. Del Shannon - Runaway
4. Shep And The Limelites - Daddy's Home
5. The Shirelles - Mama Said

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 16, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 07:18 am and setting at 10:00 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 1961 while the next full moon would come on May 30, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on May 16, 1961

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Someone born on May 16, 1961 is:

63 years 11 months old,

or 767 months and 28 days old,

or 3339 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23374 days old,

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

There are 2 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 16th 2025.

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

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

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