What happened on Friday August 18, 1961?

Here's what happened on August 18, 1961:

• Construction of the Berlin Wall On August 18, 1961, the construction of the Berlin Wall was completed, marking a significant moment in the Cold War. East German leader Walter Ulbricht ordered border troops to systematically seal off the border between East and West Berlin by bricking up entrances and windows of houses located along the boundary line. This physical barrier would become a powerful symbol of the ideological divide between communist Eastern Europe and the capitalist West.

Events in 1961

August 18, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 18, 1961

Newspapers from Aug. 18, 1961

August 18, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 230th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 1961 can also be written as 8/18/1961 in the US and as 18/8/1961 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 1961 in August 1961 calendar

Famous people born on August 18, 1961:

• Timothy Geithner

  Prominent American economist and political figure who served as the 75th United States Secretary of the Treasury during the Obama...

• Bob Woodruff

  Respected ABC News journalist who gained significant recognition for his courageous reporting, especially after surviving a serious injury...

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on August 18th

Famous people died on August 18, 1961:

• Learned Hand

  American lawyer, jurist, and philosopher (b. 1872).

• Hubert Henry Norsworthy
• Aleksej Dmitrievič Popov
• Leonhard Frank

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on August 18th

August 18, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 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 18, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 18, 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 18, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 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 18th 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 18, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 18, 1961 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 18, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 12:52 pm and setting at 11:44 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 18, 1961

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Someone born on August 18, 1961 is:

63 years 8 months old,

or 764 months and 26 days old,

or 3325 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23280 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 1961?

There are 96 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 18, 1961.

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