What happened on Thursday August 17, 1961?

Here's what happened on August 17, 1961:

• FBI Wiretap Authorization Controversy FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover successfully persuaded U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy to sign an authorization for 'microphone surveillance,' effectively granting the FBI unprecedented power to conduct warrantless wiretaps. This action significantly expanded the FBI's surveillance capabilities and raised important constitutional questions about privacy and legal oversight.
• Kennedy Administration Launches Alliance for Progress President John F. Kennedy established the Alliance for Progress, a comprehensive economic and social cooperation program designed to foster economic development, political reform, and strengthen ties between the United States and Latin American countries. The initiative aimed to counter the spread of communism in the Western Hemisphere by promoting democratic reforms and economic modernization.

Events in 1961

August 17, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 17, 1961

Newspapers from Aug. 17, 1961

August 17, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 229th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1961 can also be written as 8/17/1961 in the US and as 17/8/1961 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 1961 in August 1961 calendar

Famous people born on August 17, 1961:

• Hervé Morin

  French politician who served as Minister of Defense and leader of the New Center party, playing a significant role in French national...

• Ashlie Rhey
• Ranko Krivokapic

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on August 17th

Famous people died on August 17, 1961:

• Ferdinand Payan
• Carlos Salzedo

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on August 17th

August 17, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 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 17, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 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 17, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 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 17th 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 17, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 17, 1961 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 17, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 11:51 am and setting at 11:09 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 17, 1961

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Someone born on August 17, 1961 is:

63 years 8 months old,

or 764 months and 27 days old,

or 3325 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23281 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1961?

There are 95 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 17, 1961.

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