Monday August 21, 1961: on this day

August 21, 1961 was the 233rd day of the year 1961, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 21, 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 21, 1961, who was born and died on August 21, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis), movies (e.g. Last Year at Marienbad, directed by Alain Resnais), TV series (e.g. Four Corners) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 21st, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 21, 1961?


August 21, 1961 was a Monday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 21, 1961 can also be written as 8/21/1961 in the US and as 21/8/1961 in UK and Europe.

August 21, 1961 in August 1961 calendar

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August 21, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 21, 1961:

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August 21, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st 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 21, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Ox personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 21st, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 21, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 21, 1961 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 21, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 04:00 pm and setting at 02:04 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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Who was born on August 21, 1961?


Famous people born on August 21, 1961:

  • Stephen Hillenburg
    Stephen Hillenburg

    American cartoonist and animator.

  • David Morales

    American producer and dj.

  • Allyn Root

    American political commentator and journalist.

  • V. B. Chandrasekhar

    Indian cricketer and coach (d. 2019).

  • Gerardo Barbero

    Argentinian chess player and coach (d. 2001).

  • Lance Earl Deal

    Riverton, wyoming -- hammer thrower (1996 olympics-silver medalist).

  • Danny Sheaffer

    Jacksonville, florida -- catcher (st.

  • Fred Wilson

    Businessman.

  • Peter Slaghuis

    Dutch producer and dj (d. 1991).

  • John Haning

    American cartoonist, artist, and chef.

  • Greg Egan

    Scientist.

  • Brad Schneider

    Politician.

  • James Rollins

    Author.

  • Fabio Albinelli
  • Mitchell Anderson

Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:

  • Kim Cattrall
    Kim Cattrall

    Kim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.

  • Usain Bolt
    Usain Bolt

    Jamaican sprinter and athlete.

  • Hayden Panettiere
    Hayden Panettiere

    American actress, model and singer.

  • RJ Mitte
    RJ Mitte

    Rj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.

  • Joe Strummer
    Joe Strummer

    British singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).

  • Carrie-Anne Moss
    Carrie-Anne Moss

    Carrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.

  • Alicia Witt
    Alicia Witt

    American actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...

  • Kenny Rogers
    Kenny Rogers

    American entertainer.

  • Peter Weir
    Peter Weir

    Sydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).

  • Bo Burnham
    Bo Burnham

    American comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.

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August 21, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 7 months old,

or 751 months and 8 days old,

or 3266 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22866 days old,

if you were born on August 21, 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 21, 1961?

There are 145 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 21, 1961.

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August 21, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 21, 1961:

  • Dorothy Burgess
  • Priamo Bigiandi
  • Luigi Liberato Buonvino
  • Attilio Colombo
  • Domenico Donna
  • Pierre d'Hugues
  • Marco Levi Bianchini
  • Michelangelo Petruzziello
  • Augusto Rostagni

What famous deaths happened on August 21st?

Famous deaths on August 21st:

  • Leon Trotsky
    Leon Trotsky

    Russian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.

  • Charles Eames

    Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.

  • Ray Eames

    Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...

  • Shivan Chandrasekhar

    Shivan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of stellar structure and...

  • Wahneta Twin

    Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.

  • Claude Navier

    French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.

  • Durelle White

    Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.

  • Raul Seixas

    Pablo coelho's partner and brazilian singer, new age composer.

  • Johnte Washington

    Johnte Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 21st

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August 21, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 21, 1961:

  • Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
  • Orthodox - Thaddaeus
  • RC saints - Pope Pius X
  • Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held

Observances on August 21, 1961:

  • International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
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August 21, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 21, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 21st and August 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 21, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 21, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 21, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tossin' And Turnin'
  2. - Wooden Heart
  3. - Michael
  4. - Last Night
  5. - I Like It Like That, Part 1

August 21, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 1961 was You Don't Know by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 21, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 21, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Don't Know
  2. - Well I Ask You
  3. - Johnny Remember Me
  4. - Romeo
  5. - Halfway To Paradise

August 21, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 21, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 21, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Tossin' And Turnin'
  2. - Last Night
  3. - Don't Cry No More
  4. - I Like It Like That, Part 1
  5. - My True Story

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August 21, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 21, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Last Year at Marienbad

Last Year at Marienbad

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Alain Resnais

Starring: Delphine Seyrig, Giorgio Albertazzi, Sacha Pitoëff, Françoise Bertin

Country: United States of America

Victim

Victim

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Basil Dearden

Starring: Dirk Bogarde, Sylvia Syms, Dennis Price, Anthony Nicholls

Country: United States of America

Accattone

Accattone

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Pier Paolo Pasolini

Starring: Franco Citti, Franca Pasut, Silvana Corsini, Paola Guidi

Country: United States of America

Mysterious Island

Mysterious Island

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Cy Endfield

Starring: Michael Craig, Joan Greenwood, Michael Callan, Gary Merrill

Country: United States of America

Night Tide

Night Tide

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Curtis Harrington

Starring: Dennis Hopper, Linda Lawson, Gavin Muir, Luana Anders

August 21, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 21, 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:

Four Corners

Four Corners

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Matthew Myslinski

Merry-Go-Round

Merry-Go-Round

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Rupert Julian

Beat the Odds

Beat the Odds

Release year: 1961

The Younger Generation

The Younger Generation

Release year: 1961

St. Pauli - Landungsbrücken

St. Pauli - Landungsbrücken

Release year: 1961

August 21, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 21, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Shooting Star by Wallace Stegner

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To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird

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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.

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall by Gayelord Hauser

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall

By:

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

Russia And The West Under Lenin And Stalin by George F. Kennan

Russia And The West Under Lenin And Stalin

By:

George F. Kennan – Russia and the West under Lenin, Stalin Rossiia i Zapad pri Lenine i Staline Na Angliiskom Iazyke Publisher: . Year: 1962.

Inside Europe Today by John Gunther

Inside Europe Today

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Who was the US President on August 21, 1961?

On August 21, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1961?

On August 21, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 21, 1961?

On August 21, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about August 21st?

August 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
  • 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.

Find out more about August 21st

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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 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.

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Monday August 21, 1961