Monday July 17, 1961: on this day

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

Here's what happened on July 17, 1961:

• Ford frick rules that if anyone breaks babe ruth 60 hr record, it must be done in 1st 154 games
• John chancellor becomes news anchor of today show
• Roger maris loses a hr (of his 61) due to a rain-out in 5th

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

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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 First Quarter.

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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Your place in the Universe on July 17, 1961

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Famous people born on July 17, 1961:

• Jeremy Hardy

  English comedian and actor (d. 2019).

• Antonio Costa

  Prime Minister of Portugal since 2015.

• Roy Pienaar

  South african cricketer.

• Jonathan Potts

  Canadian actor.

• American rapper producer and actor (gang starr) (d. 2010).

• Barbara Hall
• Blair Horn
• Henning Lohner
• Francesco Vergovich
• Simon West
• Zbigniew Zamachowski
• Guru
• Nicholas Rossiter
• Antonino Rubino
• Silvio Demanuele
• Arturo Eduardo Fajardo Bustamante
• Carla Garbarino

Whose famous birthday is on July 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 17th:

• David Hasselhoff

  David hasselhoff is a tv actor known for his roles in 'knight rider' and 'baywatch'.

• Phyllis Diller

  American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...

• Mithun Chakraborty

  Mithun chakraborty is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s.

• Mélanie Thierry

  French actress on stage and in film, most well-known for her role as aurora (babylon a.d.

• Donald Sutherland

  Canadian-american actor who has been onscreen since 1963 as a variety lead and character roles, from tv series to the stage.

• Diahann Carroll

  American actress, singer and recording artist.

• Lucie Arnaz

  American actress, and a member of a distinguished family.

• Eric Winter

  American actor and model.

• Art Linkletter

  Canadian entertainer.

• James Cagney

  American actor who often played the role of the tough guy or gangster.

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

There are 90 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 17th 2024.

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.

Famous people died on July 17, 1961:

• Tison Cobb

  Tison Cobb was an American baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers and the Philadelphia...

• 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
• Tyrus Raymond «Ty» Cobb

What famous deaths happened on July 17th?

Famous deaths on July 17th:

• Billie Holiday

  American blues and jazz singer "lady day", aeur whose unsurpassed voice was the essence jazz.

• Elaine Stritch

  American actress with a varied and long career.

• Walter Cronkite

  American broadcaster.

• Geraldine Fitzgerald

  Dublin, ireland -- actress (pawnbroker and easy money).

• Anastasia Romanov

  Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov was the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, who was executed during the Russian Revolution.

• Katheren Graham

  Publisher of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.

• John Coltrane

  American musician, jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, composer, and recording artist.

• Dorothia Dix

  Advocate for the mentally ill and pioneer in mental health reform.

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Holidays on July 17, 1961:

• Kyoto, Japan - Gion Matsuri
• Various mathematics departments - Yellow Pig's Day
• South Korea - Constitution Day
• Feast Day of St Cynllo
• Iraq - Ba'ath Revolution Day
• Puerto Rico - Luis Muáoz Rivera's Birthday

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.

July 17, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 17, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 17th and July 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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.

July 17, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 17, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 17th and July 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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 R&B music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

July 17, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 17, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 17th and July 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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