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May 18, 1961 was the 138th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is May 18, 1961 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 18, 1961, who was born and died on May 18, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 18, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Runaway by Del Shannon), movies (e.g. The Young Savages, directed by John Frankenheimer), TV series (e.g. Whispering Smith) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 18th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 18, 1961?
- May 18, 1961: What happened on that day?
- May 18, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 18, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 18, 1961?
- May 18, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 18, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- May 18, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- May 18, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 18, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 18, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 18, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on May 18, 1961?
What day of the week was May 18, 1961?
May 18, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 138th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 18, 1961 can also be written as 5/18/1961 in the US and as 18/5/1961 in UK and Europe.
May 18, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 18, 1961:
- Donnybrook! opens at 46th st. theater nyc for 68 performances
May 18, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 18, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 18th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 18, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 18, 1961 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 18, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 08:53 am and setting at 11:39 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 1961 while the next full moon would come on May 30, 1961.
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Who was born on May 18, 1961?
Famous people born on May 18, 1961:
- Corey Johnson
Co-founder of The Onion and ClickHole.
- Russell Senior
English singer-songwriter/guitarist (pulp).
- Eny Enya
Musician.
- Jim Bowden
American baseball executive.
- Janez Jeglič
- Félix Vera
- Donald Rodney
- Barbara Rossi
- Dario Bond
- Paolo Colombo
- Sergio Michele Piffari
Whose famous birthday is on May 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 18th:
![Pope John Paul II]()
Pope John Paul IIPope john paul ii was the head of the catholic church from 1978 until his death in 2005, and is known for his role in ending communist rule...
![Perry Como]()
Perry ComoPerry como was an american singer known for his relaxed and smooth vocal style, and for hits like 'catch a falling star' and 'magic...
![Tina Fey]()
Tina FeyAmerican comedian, writer, and producer.
![Charles Trenet]()
Charles TrenetFrench actor, singer and songwriter.
![George Strait]()
George StraitAmerican country western star and country music association award winner.
![Diane McBain]()
Diane McBainAmerican actress.
![Alana Stewart]()
Alana StewartAmerican model, before she married george hamilton with whom she had a son named ashley.
![Miriam Margolyes]()
Miriam MargolyesBritish-Australian actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and stage.
![Matt Long]()
Matt LongAmerican actor.
![Dwayne Hickman]()
Dwayne HickmanAmerican child actor, darryl, and his older brother, were driven by stage mothers.
May 18, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 11 months old,
or 755 months
or 3283 weeks
or 22981 days old,
if you were born on May 18, 1961.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 18, 1961?
There are 30 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 18th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 18, 1961.
May 18, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 18, 1961:
- Viljo Vesterinen
- Henry O'Neill
What famous deaths happened on May 18th?
Famous deaths on May 18th:
![Jill Ireland]()
Jill IrelandBritish actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.
![Charles Grodin]()
Charles GrodinAmerican actor and talk show host (d. 2021).
![William Saroyan]()
William SaroyanAmerican author of short stories, novels, and plays.
![Alexander Godunov]()
Alexander GodunovRussian-american actor and ballet dancer; defected to america 8/21/1979.
![Steve Forrest]()
Steve ForrestAmerican drummer (placebo).
![Elisha Cook]()
Elisha CookJr.
![Arthur O'Connell]()
Arthur O'ConnellAmerican actor (born in 1908).
![Edwina Booth]()
Edwina BoothAmerican memoirist and biographer.
![Bridgette Andersen]()
Bridgette AndersenAmerican actress (born 1975).
- Jdyn Smith
Pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics.
May 18, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 18, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 15th and May 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 18, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 18, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.
May 18, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 18, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 15th and May 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Del Shannon - Runaway
- Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
- Gene McDaniels - A Hundred Pounds Of Clay
- Linda Scott - I've Told Every Little Star
- Shep and the Limelites - Daddy's Home
May 18, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 18, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.
May 18, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 18, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 15th and May 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Marcels - Blue Moon
- The Temperance Seven - You're Driving Me Crazy
- Floyd Cramer - On The Rebound
- Elvis Presley - Wooden Heart
- Bobby Vee - More Than I Can Say / Staying In
May 18, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 18, 1961 was Mother-In-Law by Ernie K-Doe, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.
May 18, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 18, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 15th and May 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
- The Marcels - Blue Moon
- Del Shannon - Runaway
- Shep And The Limelites - Daddy's Home
- The Shirelles - Mama Said
May 18, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 18, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Young Savages
Release year: 1961
Directed by: John Frankenheimer
Starring: Burt Lancaster, Dina Merrill, Edward Andrews, Vivian Nathan
Country: United States of America
Two Rode Together
Release year: 1961
Directed by: John Ford
Starring: James Stewart, Richard Widmark, Shirley Jones, Linda Cristal
Spare the Rod
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Leslie Norman
Starring: Max Bygraves, Donald Pleasence, Geoffrey Keen, Betty McDowall
Clear Skies
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Grigoriy Chukhray
Starring: Nina Drobysheva, Evgeniy Urbanskiy, Natalya Kuzmina, Vitaliy Konyaev
On the Double
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Melville Shavelson
Starring: Danny Kaye, Dana Wynter, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Margaret Rutherford
May 18, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 18, 1961 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Whispering Smith
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Leslie Fenton
Spotlight
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Tom McCarthy
Rob Roy
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Michael Caton-Jones
Amelia
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Mira Nair
The Treasure Seekers
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Juliet May
May 18, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 18, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Science And Government
By: C.P. Snow
"Science and Government" tells the story of one of the most important scientific rivalries of 20th century. Frederick Tizard (a Frederick College chemist) and Sir Henry Tizard (a chemist from Imperial College) are the antagonists.
Tales From A Troubled Land
By: Alan Paton
This collection of ten stories, written by the distinguished author of "Cry, the Beloved Country", reflects with compassion and despair on the injustices of the world.
To Kill a Mockingbird
By: Harper Lee
To Kill A Mockingbird, the unforgettable story of a Southern childhood and the conscience crisis that rocked it became a bestseller immediately and was critically acclaimed when it was published for the first time in 1960.
Fate Is The Hunter
By: Ernest K. Gann
Ernest K. Gann's classic memoir gives an intimate and exciting account of the turbulent early days of commercial aviation. Gann takes you into the cockpit and recounts it in his unique style.
Who was the US President on May 18, 1961?
On May 18, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 1961?
On May 18, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 18, 1961?
On May 18, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about May 18th?
May 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on May 18th, such as:
- 2019 - Eurovision song contest 2019, duncan laurence representing the netherlands wins the 2019 edition with "arcade". this is the first time that the country has won since 1975.
- 2018 - Santa fe high school shooting: in texas, united states, a school shooting occurs at santa fe high school. twelve others are hurt and eight students are killed, along with two teachers. (ktrk-tv),
- 2017 - United states aircraft bombed a convoy belonging the syrian pro-government militia in a "deconfliction area" around al-tanf.
What happened in 1961?
1961 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Houston Oilers beat LA Chargers 24-16 in AFL championship game
- Russia introduces a new ruble worth $1.11
- Supremes signed with Motown Records
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What was the calendar for May 1961?
May 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
