Saturday August 19, 1961: on this day
August 19, 1961 was the 231st day of the year 1961, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 19, 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 August 19, 1961, who was born and died on August 19, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 19, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis), movies (e.g. The Counterfeiters of Paris, directed by Gilles Grangier), TV series (e.g. Four Corners) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 19th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 19, 1961?
- August 19, 1961: What happened on that day?
- August 19, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 19, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 19, 1961?
- August 19, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 19, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- August 19, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 19, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- August 19, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 19, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 19, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 19, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 19, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on August 19, 1961?
What day of the week was August 19, 1961?
August 19, 1961 was a Saturday and it was the 231st day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 19, 1961 can also be written as 8/19/1961 in the US and as 19/8/1961 in UK and Europe.
August 19, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 19th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
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 19, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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August 19, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 19, 1961 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 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 19, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 57% full, rising at 01:54 pm and setting at 12:24 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 1961.
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Get your map!Who was born on August 19, 1961?
Famous people born on August 19, 1961:
- Jonathan Coe
Jonathan Coe is an English novelist and biographer, best known for his novels The Rotters' Club and The Closed Circle.
- Timothy Geithner
Former United States Secretary of the Treasury.
- Cor Bakker
Dutch radio host and pianist.
- Tony Longo
American screenwriter and producer of actors (d. 2015).
- Danuta Bartoszek
Pyrzyce (poland) -- canadian marathoner (1996 olympics).
- Elizabeth Tierney
American family of distinction, the daughter and actor lawrence tierney.
- Frédéric Antonetti
- Sandra Sabattini
- Virginio Brivio
- Francesca Comencini
- Rémy Marion
- Violeta Urmana
- Luciano Vecchi
- Ville Virtanen
Whose famous birthday is on August 19th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 19th:
- Bill Clinton
American politician, graduated from yale law school, governor of arkansas in 1978, at the age of 32.
- Matthew Perry
Canadian-American actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the sitcom Friends.
- Nandana Sen
Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films.
- John Stamos
John stamos is a tv actor known for his role as uncle jesse on the sitcom full house.
- Valérie Kaprisky
French actress.
- Jill St. John
Jill st.
- Kyra Sedgwick
Kyra sedgwick is an american actress known for her role as deputy chief brenda leigh johnson on the tv series the closer.
- Maria de Medeiros
Portuguese actress and director.
- Peter Gallagher
Armonk, new york -- actor.
- Fred Thompson
He is an american politician, lawyer, and actor.
August 19, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 8 months old,
or 752 months and 5 days old,
or 3270 weeks and 4 days old,
or 22894 days old,
if you were born on August 19, 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 August 19, 1961?
There are 118 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 19th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 19, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 19, 1961.
August 19, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 19, 1961:
- Nicolae Herescu
What famous deaths happened on August 19th?
Famous deaths on August 19th:
- Groucho Marx
Groucho marx was a legendary comedian known for his quick wit, distinctive mustache, and cigar.
- Jessie Matthews
Jessie matthews was a british actress and singer known for her performances in musical films and stage productions during the 1920s and...
- Alastair Sim
Scottish actor on film and stage.
- Hermione Baddeley
England, united kingdom -- actresses (camp runamuck maude, good life).
- Utpal Dutt
Bangladeshi actor, director, and playwright (b. 1929).
- Linus Pauling
American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize for chemistry in 1954 and the peace prize in 1962.
- Fredrico García Lorca
Renowned Spanish poet and playwright, considered one of the greatest cultural figures of 20th-century Spain.
- Romyn Fisher
Prolific novelist known for his rich character development.
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August 19, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 19, 1961:
- Roman festivals - Vinalia Rustica celebrated in honor of Venus Libitina commemorating the founding of the oldest known temple to her, on the Esquiline Hill, in 293 BC on this date.
- RC saints - Saint Sebald, Saint Louis of Toulouse, Jean-Eudes de MTzeray
- Afghanistan - Afghan Independence Day see above: 1919
- National Day of the Filipino Language, Philippines - Holiday for Quezon City, Quezon Province and other municipalities named after Manuel Quezon
- National Aviation Day, USA
Observances on August 19, 1961:
- World Humanitarian Day
August 19, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 19, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 14th and August 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 19, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 19, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.
August 19, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 19, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
- Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1
- Mar-Keys - Last Night
- Brenda Lee - Dum Dum
- Joe Dowell - Wooden Heart
August 19, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 19, 1961 was You Don't Know by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.
August 19, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 19, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Helen Shapiro - You Don't Know
- Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
- John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me
- Petula Clark - Romeo
- Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise
August 19, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 19, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 14th and August 20th.
August 19, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 19, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 14th and August 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
- Mar-Keys - Last Night
- Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1
- Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - The Switch-A-Roo
- Ike & Tina Turner - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
August 19, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 19, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 19, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 19, 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:
August 19, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 19, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on August 19, 1961?
On August 19, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 19, 1961?
On August 19, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 19, 1961?
On August 19, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 19th?
August 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th day of the month of August. 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 August 19th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 earthquakes: a magnitude 8.2 deep-focus earthquake (the strongest ever recorded in 2018) struck the south pacific ocean, near fiji. there is no immediate tsunami threat.
- 2017 - Terrorism in russia: a 23 year old stabs and injures eight people at surgut in russia, before being shot by police. the attack was claimed by isil.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: russian warships patrolling the mediterranean sea fire cruise missiles towards aleppo. according to the russian defense ministry, the strikes were directed at the islamist militant group jabhat fateh al-sham.
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 August 1961?
August 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.