What happened on Sunday June 18, 1961?

Here's what happened on June 18, 1961:

• Gunsmoke Radio Show Cancellation CBS radio officially cancels the long-running radio version of Gunsmoke, marking the end of a popular Western radio drama that had been on air since 1952. The show would continue successfully on television.
• Andrés Galarraga Birth Andrés Galarraga, a professional baseball player from Venezuela, was born. He would later become known as 'The Big Cat' and play for multiple MLB teams, including the Montreal Expos, Colorado Rockies, and Atlanta Braves.
• Mary Lena Faulk LPGA Victory Mary Lena Faulk wins the LPGA Eastern Golf Open, contributing to the growing prominence of women's professional golf in the early 1960s.
• KBMT TV Channel 12 Launch KBMT TV channel 12, an ABC affiliate, begins broadcasting in Beaumont, Texas, expanding local television coverage in the Southeast Texas region.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from Jun. 18, 1961

Newspapers from Jun. 18, 1961

June 18, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 169th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 18, 1961 can also be written as 6/18/1961 in the US and as 18/6/1961 in UK and Europe.

June 18, 1961 in June 1961 calendar

Famous people born on June 18, 1961:

• Alison Moyet

  Alison Moyet is a prominent British singer who rose to fame in the early 1980s, known for her powerful voice and significant contributions...

• Thomas Haden Church

  Thomas Haden Church is an accomplished American actor known for his roles in films like 'Sideways' and 'Spider-Man 3', with a career...

• Denis Lavant

  Denis Lavant is a renowned French actor known for his intense and versatile performances, particularly in art house and independent films.

• Andrés Galarraga

  Andrés Galarraga was a prominent Venezuelan-American baseball player known as 'The Big Cat', who played in Major League Baseball for several...

• Oz Fox

  Oz Fox is an American musician known for his work with Christian rock bands Stryper and Bloodgood, contributing significantly to the...

• Laurent Grévill
• Walter Magnifico

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on June 18th

Famous people died on June 18, 1961:

• Bullet Baker
• Mario Augusto Martini
• Ampelio Tettamanti
• Bel Ami

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on June 18th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 18, 1961 was Travelin' Man by Ricky Nelson, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

1. Ricky Nelson - Travelin' Man
2. Pat Boone - Moody River
3. Roy Orbison - Running Scared
4. Ben E. King - Stand By Me
5. Dee Clark - Raindrops

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 18, 1961 was Surrender by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

1. Elvis Presley - Surrender
2. Del Shannon - Runaway
3. The Shadows - Frightened City
4. Clarence 'Frogman' Henry - But I Do
5. Bobby Vee - More Than I Can Say / Staying In

June 18, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 18, 1961 was Stand By Me by Ben E. King, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

1. Ben E. King - Stand By Me
2. Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart
3. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
4. The Shirelles - Mama Said
5. James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Don't Mind

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 18th is Gemini.

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

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June 18, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 18, 1961 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 18, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 10:20 am and setting at 12:05 am.

The previous full moon was on May 30, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on June 18, 1961

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Someone born on June 18, 1961 is:

63 years 10 months old,

or 766 months and 26 days old,

or 3334 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23341 days old,

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

There are 35 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 18th 2025.

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

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

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