Tuesday August 22, 1961: on this day

August 22, 1961 was a Tuesday and it was the 234th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 1961 can also be written as 8/22/1961 in the US and as 22/8/1961 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 1961 in August 1961 calendar

Here's what happened on August 22, 1961:

• Maris hits his 50th of 61 homers

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd 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 22, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 22, 1961 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 22, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 05:00 pm and setting at 03:05 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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Your place in the Universe on August 22, 1961

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Famous people born on August 22, 1961:

• Jennifer Widom

  Renowned for her work in database and internet technologies.

• Massey Mattingly

  Former professional baseball player known for his exceptional batting skills.

• Roland Orzabal

  British singer, songwriter, and record producer.

• Debbi Peterson

  Los angeles, california -- rock drummer (bangles-eternal flame).

• Andres Calamaro

  Argentinian singer-songwriter and musician.

• Iain Coucher

  English businessman.

• John Kidd

  Nfl punter (miami dolphins).

• Jay Ashton

  Rocker (gene loves jezebel).

• Marc Deheneffe
• Uwe Bredow
• Dennis McKinnon
• Walter Biagini
• Miguel Ángel Noro
• Aleksandr Dvornikov
• Giuseppe Profiti

Whose famous birthday is on August 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 22nd:

• Dua Lipa

  Dua lipa is a british pop singer known for hits like 'new rules' and 'don't start now'.

• Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

  Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is a British actor known for his roles in popular TV shows and films such as 'Lost', 'Oz', and 'The Bourne...

• James Corden

  James corden is a british comedian and actor, best known for hosting the late late show and for his role in the film into the woods.

• Kristen Wiig

  Kristen wiig is an american comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and...

• Tori Amos

  American singer-songwriter.

• Rodrigo Santoro

  Rodrigo santoro is a brazilian actor known for his roles in popular films such as 300 and love actually.

• Richard Armitage

  Richard armitage is an english actor known for his roles in the hobbit film series and the tv series north & south.

• Ray Bradbury

  American sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known.

• Honor Blackman

  British actress.

• Leni Riefenstahl

  Leni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 22, 1961?

There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 22, 1961.

Famous people died on August 22, 1961:

• Ida Siekmann
• Ossian Skiöld

What famous deaths happened on August 22nd?

Famous deaths on August 22nd:

• Colleen Dewhurst

  Colleen Dewhurst was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.

• Sebastian Cabot

  Actor and singer from english-canadian (d. 1977).

• Dorotea Mackiewicz

  Pioneering investigative journalist known for her fearless reporting on corruption.

• Laurelyn Joyner

  Set multiple world records in long jump.

• Kenyatta Kenyatta

  Kenyatta was the first president of Kenya and a prominent figure in the Kenyan independence movement.

• Lennex Kenyatta

  Lennex Kenyatta was the first President of Kenya, serving from 1963 to 1978.

• Antario Dubois

  Antario Dubois was a renowned French composer and pianist known for his innovative classical music compositions.

• Fayne Blackwood

  Fayne Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her historical fiction novels that brought to life the stories of forgotten...

• Ulyssa Blackwood

  Ulyssa Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her epic historical sagas and complex character studies.

• Yarrow

  Renowned folk singer known for his contributions to the music industry.

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Holidays on August 22, 1961:

• RC feasts - Mary queen of angels

Observances on August 22, 1961:

• International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief

August 22, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 22, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 22, 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. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Joe Dowell - Wooden Heart
3. The Highwaymen - Michael
4. Mar-Keys - Last Night
5. Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1

August 22, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 22, 1961 was You Don't Know by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 22, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 22, 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. Helen Shapiro - You Don't Know
2. Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
3. John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me
4. Petula Clark - Romeo
5. Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise

August 22, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 22, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 22, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 22, 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. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Mar-Keys - Last Night
3. Bobby Bland - Don't Cry No More
4. Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1
5. The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra - My True Story