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About July 20th, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: French military forces break the Tunisian siege of Bizerte.
- Day of the week: July 20th, 1961 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Gisele Bündchen, Osric Chau
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis
- #1 UK song: Runaway by Del Shannon
- Popular movie: Tammy Tell Me True directed by Harry Keller
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Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 20, 1961?
- July 20, 1961: What happened on that day?
- July 20, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 20, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 20, 1961?
- July 20, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 20, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- July 20, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 20, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- July 20, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 20, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 20, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 20, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 20, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on July 20, 1961?
What day of the week was July 20, 1961?
July 20, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 201st day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 20, 1961 can also be written as 7/20/1961 in the US and as 20/7/1961 in UK and Europe.
July 20, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 20, 1961:
- French military forces break the tunisian siege of bizerte.
July 20, 1961: What were the magazines covers that day?
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July 20, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 20th is Cancer.
Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 20, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 20, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 20th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 20, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 20, 1961 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 20, 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 July 20, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 01:00 pm and setting at 12:36 am.
The previous full moon was on Jun 28, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jul 27, 1961.
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Who was born on July 20, 1961?
Famous people born on July 20, 1961:
- Andrewjames Penny
Contributed to the field of condensed matter physics.
- Wayne Allyn Root
Successful entrepreneur and political commentator who has founded several businesses and media companies.
- Warren East
Former CEO of ARM Holdings, a leading semiconductor company.
- Óscar Elías Biscet
Cuban physician and activist, founded the lawton foundation.
- Lisa Lampanelli
Comedian.
- Campbell Scott
Actor.
- Harsha Bhogle
Journalist.
- Óscar Biscet
Lawton foundation was founded by a cuban activist and physician.
- Sandra Jenkins
- Dan Gay
- Aleksandr Evgen'ev
- Roberto Zaffini
- Yermek Tursunov
- Mladen Munjaković
- João Batista Viana dos Santos
- Ria Visser
Whose famous birthday is on July 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 20th:
![Gisele Bündchen]()
Gisele BündchenBrazilian actress, model and producer.
![Osric Chau]()
Osric ChauOsric chau is a canadian actor known for his role as kevin tran on the tv series supernatural.
![Naseeruddin Shah]()
Naseeruddin ShahNaseeruddin shah is an acclaimed indian actor and director known for his versatile performances in indian cinema.
![Natalie Wood]()
Natalie WoodAmerican actress.
![Sandra Oh]()
Sandra OhSandra oh is a korean canadian actress known for her roles in grey's anatomy and killing eve.
![Chris Cornell]()
Chris CornellAmerican musician (soundgarden, audioslave).
![Josh Holloway]()
Josh HollowayJosh holloway is an american actor best known for his role as james 'sawyer' ford on the tv series lost.
![Omar Epps]()
Omar EppsOmar epps is an american actor known for his roles in the tv series 'house' and the film 'love & basketball'.
![Ray Allen]()
Ray AllenAmerican basketball player and guard for the vancouver bucks.
![Lola Albright]()
Lola AlbrightAmerican actress.
July 20, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 9 months old,
or 753 months and 21 days old,
or 3277 weeks and 2 days old,
or 22941 days old,
if you were born on July 20, 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 July 20, 1961?
There are 71 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 20, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 20, 1961.
July 20, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 20, 1961:
- Kurt-Jürgen von Lützow
What famous deaths happened on July 20th?
Famous deaths on July 20th:
![Bruce Lee]()
Bruce LeeChinese-american actor, martial arts expert and actor who was a martial arts expert.
![Mildred Harris]()
Mildred HarrisMildred Harris was an American actress known for her work in silent films.
![James Doohan]()
James DoohanCanadian-american actor and soldier (d. 2005).
![Allen Jenkins]()
Allen JenkinsStaten island, new york -- actor (hey jeannie, top cop, girl habit).
![Mary Treen]()
Mary TreenActress (career and rock-a-bye baby), dies at 71.
![Franklin Pangborn]()
Franklin PangbornDies at 69.
![Linda Stirling]()
Linda StirlingAt 75, a college professor (pretender) dies.
- Geeta Dutt
Geeta Dutt was a renowned Indian playback singer who lent her voice to numerous Bollywood films.
- Jarious Smith
Acclaimed playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.
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July 20, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 20, 1961:
- St. Jerome Aemiliani
- St. Rufina
- St. Flavian
- St. Justa
- St. Margaret of Antioch
- St. Sabinus
- St. Joseph of Barsabas
- Brazil - Friendship Day
- St. Ceslas
- Argentina - Dfa del Amigo (Friendship Day)
Observances on July 20, 1961:
- International Moon Day
- World Chess Day
July 20, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 20, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 17th and July 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 20, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 20, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.
July 20, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 20, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 17th and July 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
- Brook Benton - The Boll Weevil Song
- Gary U.S. Bonds - Quarter To Three
- Dee Clark - Raindrops
- Arthur Lyman Group - Yellow Bird
July 20, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 20, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.
July 20, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 20, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 17th and July 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Del Shannon - Runaway
- The Everly Brothers - Temptation
- Ricky Nelson - Hello Mary Lou / Travelin' Man
- Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
- Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise
July 20, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 20, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.
July 20, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 20, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 17th and July 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
- Brook Benton - The Boll Weevil Song
- U.S. Bonds - Quarter To Three
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Don't Mind
- Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart
July 20, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 20, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Tammy Tell Me True
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Harry Keller
Starring: Sandra Dee, John Gavin, Charles Drake, Virginia Grey
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Irwin Allen
Starring: Walter Pidgeon, Joan Fontaine, Barbara Eden, Peter Lorre
Country: United States of America
Francis of Assisi
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Michael Curtiz
Starring: Bradford Dillman, Dolores Hart, Stuart Whitman, Cecil Kellaway
The Honeymoon Machine
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Richard Thorpe
Starring: Steve McQueen, Brigid Bazlen, Jim Hutton, Paula Prentiss
A Woman Is a Woman
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Jean-Luc Godard
Starring: Anna Karina, Jean-Claude Brialy, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Henri Attal
Country: United States of America
July 20, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 20, 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:
Beat the Odds
Release year: 1961
The Younger Generation
Release year: 1961
St. Pauli - Landungsbrücken
Release year: 1961
Whispering Smith
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Leslie Fenton
July 20, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 20, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Edge Of Sadness
By: Edwin O'Connor
"A realistic Christian novel that offers hope in a nonChristian age New England Quarterly" A deeply felt and beautifully expressed work. .
Ring Of Bright Water
By: Gavin Maxwell
The story of Gavin Maxwell and his life with otters off the west coast of Scotland was hailed as a masterpiece in 1960. It remains one of the most beloved books.
Tropic Of Cancer
By: Henry Miller
Miller's first novel, a groundbreaking work of fiction, was banned in Britain for nearly thirty years. Henry Miller, a penniless writer who has yet to be published, arrived in Paris in 1930. He left behind a broken marriage and a …
Gifts Of Passage
By: Santha Rama Rau
Memoir of her travels and life by Santha Rama Rau (author of East of Home and Home to India).
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 July 20, 1961?
On July 20, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 20, 1961?
On July 20, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 20, 1961?
On July 20, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about July 20th?
July 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of July. 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 July 20th, such as:
- 2019 - List of highest-grossing movies: the walt disney company reports avengers: endgame has overtaken avatar as the highest grossing film of all time, inflation-adjusted.
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israel defense forces engages in a gunfight against hamas' military branch after an israeli soldier is shot dead by a palestinian sniper. four hamas members are also killed. israel responds by striking hamas targets in gaza. (bbc) (the new york times).three rockets fired from gaza at israeli communities. the iron dome intercepts two of them.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: syrian rebels who have benefited by the "covert" cia program of military aid say they were not informed about the u.s. decision. they also add that the full impact of this decision depends on whether u.s. allies qatar, saudi arabia, qatar and turkey continue to support them in their fight. this decision, warns a commander of the free syrian army, could lead to the fall of moderate opposition.
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 July 1961?
July 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.
