Friday May 19, 1961: on this day

May 19, 1961 was the 139th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 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 May 19, 1961, who was born and died on May 19, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 19, 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 19th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 19, 1961?


May 19, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 139th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 19, 1961 can also be written as 5/19/1961 in the US and as 19/5/1961 in UK and Europe.

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May 19, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 19, 1961:

  • New pier opens in scheveningen
  • Venera program: venera 1 becomes the first man-made object to fly-by another planet by passing venus (the probe had lost contact with earth a month earlier and did not send back any data).
  • At silchar railway station, assam, 11 bengalis die when police open fire on protesters demanding state recognition of bengali language in the bengali language movement.

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May 19, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 19th 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 19, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 19, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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May 19, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 19, 1961 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 19, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 09:45 am and setting at 12:21 am.

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 19, 1961?


Famous people born on May 19, 1961:

  • Vyctoria Wood

    Vyctoria Wood was a British comedian, writer, and actress, known for her witty and observational comedy.

  • Bram Moolenaar

    Dutch software engineer (b. 1961).

  • Gregory Poirier

    American director, producer, and screenwriter.

  • Wayne Van Dorp

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Vadim Cojocaru

    Moldovan politician (d. 2021).

  • Lisa Rathgber in Hillsboro

    Illinois, usa; bowler.

  • Lisa Wagner bowler (3-time LPBT Player of Year

    Bowler of decade).

  • Bela Czuppon
  • Firdaus Kabirov
  • Peter Gutteridge
  • Fiorenzo Tassinari
  • Vittorio Malingri
  • Bruno Torrisi

Whose famous birthday is on May 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 19th:

  • Grace Jones
    Grace Jones

    Grace jones is a jamaican-american singer, actress, and model known for her distinctive voice, androgynous style, and hits like 'pull up to...

  • André the Giant
    André the Giant

    André the giant was a french professional wrestler and actor, known for his enormous size and strength.

  • Pete Townshend
    Pete Townshend

    British musician, founder of "the who", rock band.

  • Jon Kortajarena
    Jon Kortajarena

    Jon kortajarena is a spanish model known for his work with major fashion brands and his appearances in high-profile fashion shows and...

  • Nora Ephron
    Nora Ephron

    American director, producer, screenwriter and novelist.

  • Kevin Garnett
    Kevin Garnett

    Nba forward (minnesota timberwolves).

  • Kyle Eastwood
    Kyle Eastwood

    American singer-bass player and actor.

  • Nancy Kwan
    Nancy Kwan

    Hong kong-american actress and makeup artist.

  • Michele Placido
    Michele Placido

    Foggia, italy -- actor (la lupa, poliziotti).

  • Jesse Peretz
    Jesse Peretz

    American filmmaker, seen in "first love, last rites," which was released in june 1998.

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May 19, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 10 months old,

or 754 months and 9 days old,

or 3279 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22959 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 19, 1961?

There are 52 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 19th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 19, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 19, 1961.

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May 19, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 19, 1961:

  • Joe Howard singer (Gay Nineties Revue)

    At the age of 94, dies.

  • Gaetano Aliberti
  • Grace George
  • Angelo Nicolato
  • Giovanni Pegna

What famous deaths happened on May 19th?

Famous deaths on May 19th:

  • Alan Young
    Alan Young

    Alan young was a canadian-american actor best known for his role as wilbur post in the television series mister ed.

  • Ronald Colman
    Ronald Colman

    British-american actor.

  • Henry Corden
    Henry Corden

    American actor and voice artist (born in 1921).

  • Maymuna Ali

    Legendary female boxer and daughter of Muhammad Ali.

  • Nathanyal Hawthorne

    Renowned American novelist and short story writer.

  • Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

    Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was the wife of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and served as First Lady from 1961...

  • Jaclyne Bouvier Kennedy

    Wife of President John F. Kennedy and known for her style and grace.

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May 19, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 19, 1961:

  • National Hug-Your-Cat Day
  • NASCAR Day USA.(2006)
  • Commemoration of Pontian Greeks Genocide in Greece.
  • Commemoration of Atatnrk, Youth and Sports Day in Turkey (1919).
  • Theophilus of Corte
  • Pudentiana
  • Emiliana
  • Ives
  • Peter Celestine
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Dunstan
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May 19, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 19, 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 19, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 19, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

May 19, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 19, 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:

  1. - Runaway
  2. - Mother-In-Law
  3. - A Hundred Pounds Of Clay
  4. - I've Told Every Little Star
  5. - Daddy's Home

May 19, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 19, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

May 19, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 19, 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:

  1. - Blue Moon
  2. - You're Driving Me Crazy
  3. - On The Rebound
  4. - Wooden Heart
  5. - More Than I Can Say / Staying In

May 19, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 19, 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 19, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 19, 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:

  1. - Mother-In-Law
  2. - Blue Moon
  3. - Runaway
  4. - Daddy's Home
  5. - Mama Said

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May 19, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 19, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Young Savages

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

Two Rode Together

Release year: 1961

Directed by: John Ford

Starring: James Stewart, Richard Widmark, Shirley Jones, Linda Cristal

Spare the Rod

Spare the Rod

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Leslie Norman

Starring: Max Bygraves, Donald Pleasence, Geoffrey Keen, Betty McDowall

Clear Skies

Clear Skies

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Grigoriy Chukhray

Starring: Nina Drobysheva, Evgeniy Urbanskiy, Natalya Kuzmina, Vitaliy Konyaev

On the Double

On the Double

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Melville Shavelson

Starring: Danny Kaye, Dana Wynter, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Margaret Rutherford

May 19, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

Whispering Smith

Whispering Smith

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Leslie Fenton

Spotlight

Spotlight

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Tom McCarthy

Rob Roy

Rob Roy

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Michael Caton-Jones

Amelia

Amelia

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Mira Nair

The Treasure Seekers

The Treasure Seekers

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Juliet May

May 19, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 19, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall by Gayelord Hauser

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall

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Mirror, Mirror On The Wall: A Call to Beauty by Gayelord Houser

Profiles In Courage by John F. Kennedy

Profiles In Courage

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John F. Kennedy's Profiles in Courage was written in 1955 by the junior senator of Massachusetts. It served as a clear call to all Americans.

The Last Of The Just by Andre Schwarz-Bart

The Last Of The Just

By:

Andre Schwarz-Bart's The Last of the Just was published in 16 languages and won the prestigious Prix Goncourt. It is widely considered the greatest Holocaust novel.

Fate Is The Hunter by Ernest K. Gann

Fate Is The Hunter

By:

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.

Manila Galleon by F. Van Wyck Mason

Manila Galleon

By:

This is a fantastic tale of the sea, based on George Anson's famous voyage.

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Who was the US President on May 19, 1961?

On May 19, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 19, 1961?

On May 19, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 19, 1961?

On May 19, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about May 19th?

May 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:

  • 2019 - A bus transporting south african nationals was struck by an explosion near giza's grand egyptian museum, egypt. at least 14 people were injured.
  • 2018 - Russian military intervention in ukraine: ukraine’s joint forces operation reports that russian-led militants attacked ukrainian troops in donbas 43 times in the last 24 hours. they used artillery systems, 120mm mortars, and 82mm mortars ten times each, but there were no casualties among ukrainian servicemen. two militants have been killed and three more are injured, according to intelligence data.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: at least 11 people are killed by a roadside bomb in logar province.

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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.

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Friday May 19, 1961