What happened on Monday July 17, 1961?

Here's what happened on July 17, 1961:

• US Diplomatic Protest to Soviet Union The United States formally protests to Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko regarding Moscow's proposal to alter the four-power agreements governing Berlin's status, highlighting rising Cold War tensions and diplomatic confrontations.
• Death of Baseball Legend Ty Cobb Ty Cobb, the legendary Detroit Tigers hall of fame baseball player, passed away at the age of 75. Known for his aggressive playing style and remarkable batting skills, Cobb was one of the most iconic figures in early 20th-century baseball, setting numerous records and transforming the game.
• MLB Record Rule for Home Run Achievement MLB Commissioner Ford Frick establishes a significant ruling that any attempt to break Babe Ruth's 60 home run record must be accomplished within the first 154 games of the season, creating a controversial standard for baseball record-keeping.
• Roger Maris Home Run Setback Roger Maris loses a home run due to a rain-out in the 5th inning, potentially impacting his historic home run chase and record attempt.
• John Chancellor Joins Today Show John Chancellor becomes the news anchor for the Today Show, marking a significant moment in television journalism and news broadcasting history.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from Jul. 17, 1961

Newspapers from Jul. 17, 1961

July 17, 1961 was a Monday and it was the 198th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 17, 1961 can also be written as 7/17/1961 in the US and as 17/7/1961 in UK and Europe.

July 17, 1961 in July 1961 calendar

Famous people born on July 17, 1961:

• Keith Elam, known professionally as Guru, was an influential hip-hop artist and one half of the legendary hip-hop duo Gang Starr.

• António Costa

  Portuguese politician who served as Prime Minister of Portugal from 2015 to 2024, leading the Socialist Party and known for progressive...

• Guru
• Simon West
• Barbara Hall
• Zbigniew Zamachowski

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on July 17th

Famous people died on July 17, 1961:

• Ty Cobb

  Legendary baseball player known for his aggressive style of play.

• Emin Halid Onat

  Turkish architect and academic (b. 1908).

• Ol'ga Dmitrievna Forš

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on July 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 17, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Brook Benton - The Boll Weevil Song
3. Gary U.S. Bonds - Quarter To Three
4. Dee Clark - Raindrops
5. Arthur Lyman Group - Yellow Bird

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 17, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

1. Del Shannon - Runaway
2. The Everly Brothers - Temptation
3. Ricky Nelson - Hello Mary Lou / Travelin' Man
4. Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
5. Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise

July 17, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 17, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Brook Benton - The Boll Weevil Song
3. U.S. Bonds - Quarter To Three
4. James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Don't Mind
5. Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 17, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 17, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 10:05 am and setting at 11:08 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 28, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jul 27, 1961.

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Someone born on July 17, 1961 is:

63 years 9 months old,

or 765 months and 27 days old,

or 3330 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23312 days old,

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

There are 64 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 17th 2025.

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

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

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