What happened on Sunday May 21, 1961?

Here's what happened on May 21, 1961:

• Montgomery Church Siege During Freedom Riders Protest A pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement where over 1,000 Black residents and civil rights leaders, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., were surrounded by a violent white mob at First Baptist Church. The event underscored the intense racial violence faced by civil rights activists, with the Freedom Riders testing interstate travel desegregation. U.S. Marshals were called in to quell the riot, resulting in 17 white rioters being arrested and significant property damage.
• Martial Law in Montgomery During Civil Rights Unrest Alabama Governor John Malcolm Patterson declares martial law in response to escalating racial tensions and riots in Montgomery, highlighting the intense racial conflicts during the Civil Rights Movement.
• Tim Lever Joins Dead or Alive Tim Lever joins the band Dead or Alive as a keyboard and saxophone player, contributing to their future musical success.

Events in 1961

May 21, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 21, 1961

Newspapers from May. 21, 1961

May 21, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 141st day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 1961 can also be written as 5/21/1961 in the US and as 21/5/1961 in UK and Europe.

May 21, 1961 in May 1961 calendar

Famous people born on May 21, 1961:

• Peter Diamandis

  Prominent entrepreneur and innovator, founder of the X Prize Foundation and known for his work in space technology and entrepreneurship.

• Simonetta Martone
• Davide Sparti

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on May 21st

Famous people died on May 21, 1961:

• Alfredo Frassati

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on May 21st

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

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

1. Del Shannon - Runaway
2. Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
3. Gene McDaniels - A Hundred Pounds Of Clay
4. Linda Scott - I've Told Every Little Star
5. Shep and the Limelites - Daddy's Home

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

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

1. The Marcels - Blue Moon
2. The Temperance Seven - You're Driving Me Crazy
3. Floyd Cramer - On The Rebound
4. Elvis Presley - Wooden Heart
5. Bobby Vee - More Than I Can Say / Staying In

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 1961 was Mother-In-Law by Ernie K-Doe, according to the music chart for the week May 15th and May 21st.

1. Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
2. The Marcels - Blue Moon
3. Del Shannon - Runaway
4. Shep And The Limelites - Daddy's Home
5. The Shirelles - Mama Said

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.

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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 21, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 21, 1961 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 21, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 11:34 am and setting at 01:32 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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Your place in the Universe on May 21, 1961

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Someone born on May 21, 1961 is:

64 years and 16 days old,

or 768 months and 16 days old,

or 3341 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23392 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 1961?

There are 349 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 21st 2026.

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

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

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