Saturday July 22, 1961: on this day

July 22, 1961 was the 203rd day of the year 1961, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is July 22, 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 July 22, 1961, who was born and died on July 22, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 22, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis), movies (e.g. Tammy Tell Me True, directed by Harry Keller), TV series (e.g. Beat The Odds) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 22nd, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 22, 1961?


July 22, 1961 was a Saturday and it was the 203rd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 22, 1961 can also be written as 7/22/1961 in the US and as 22/7/1961 in UK and Europe.

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July 22, 1961: What happened on that day?


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July 22, 1961: What were the magazines covers that day?

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July 22, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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

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July 22, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 22, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 03:04 pm and setting at 01:47 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 22, 1961?


Famous people born on July 22, 1961:

  • Macdonald Gillies

    Award-winning journalist known for investigative reporting.

  • Derec Donovan

    Bestselling author known for his mystery novels.

  • Daphyne Patterson

    Olympic gold medalist in sprinting events.

  • Wataru Saito

    Renowned for his research in molecular biology and genetics.

  • Enrica Ferretti

    Renowned biologist specializing in marine ecology.

  • Keith Sweat

    R&B singer and songwriter known for hits like 'Twisted' and 'Nobody'.

  • Calvin Fish

    English sportscaster and race car driver.

  • Salvo Guglielmino
  • Patrick McDonough
  • Porfirije
  • Luis Resto
  • Pascal Jules

Whose famous birthday is on July 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 22nd:

  • Selena Gomez
    Selena Gomez

    American singer, actress, and fashion designer.

  • Shawn Michaels
    Shawn Michaels

    Shawn michaels is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for being one of the greatest in-ring performers of all...

  • Willem Dafoe
    Willem Dafoe

    American actor who was nominated for the oscar for best supporting actor for his portrayal of the betrayed sergeant, "platoon" in 1986.

  • David Spade
    David Spade

    American comedian and actor, spadeaeur(tm) is one of the hottest new writers-performers that emerged from "saturday night live" during the...

  • Marcel Cerdan
    Marcel Cerdan

    Algerian-french boxing champion.

  • John Leguizamo
    John Leguizamo

    John leguizamo is a colombian-american actor known for his roles in films such as 'moulin rouge!' and 'romeo + juliet'.

  • Terence Stamp
    Terence Stamp

    British actor.

  • Danny Glover
    Danny Glover

    American actor, film director, and activist.

  • Alex Trebek
    Alex Trebek

    Canadian-american game show host for the u.s.

  • Bonnie Langford
    Bonnie Langford

    British actress, who began her career as a precocious, bubbly child star at six years old.

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July 22, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 7 months old,

or 751 months and 26 days old,

or 3269 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22886 days old,

if you were born on July 22, 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 22, 1961?

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

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

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

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July 22, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 22, 1961:

  • Cesare Lovati
  • Eduard von Winterstein
  • Jacques-André Boiffard

What famous deaths happened on July 22nd?

Famous deaths on July 22nd:

  • Estelle Getty
    Estelle Getty

    Estelle Getty was an American actress best known for her role as Sophia Petrillo on the TV series 'The Golden Girls.

  • Dennis Farina
    Dennis Farina

    Dennis farina was an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as law & order and snatch.

  • Linda Christian
    Linda Christian

    Tampico, mexico -- actress.

  • Sacha Distel
    Sacha Distel

    French singer, guitarist and composer.

  • Duane Jones
    Duane Jones

    Heart attacks at 51.

  • Qusay Hussein

    Son of Saddam Hussein, worked as a journalist before his death.

  • Lunetta Chavez

    Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics.

  • Preciosa Santos

    Influential playwright known for her groundbreaking works.

  • Galdino Pacheco

    Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking works.

  • Adden Forbes

    Renowned astronomer known for his work on stellar evolution.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 22nd

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July 22, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 22, 1961:

  • Swaziland - Birthday of former King Sobhuza II
  • Pi Approximation Day
  • St. Vandrille/Wandre Gisilus
  • St. Mineve
  • St. Joseph of Palestine (Count Joseph)
  • St. Dabius/Davius
  • Catholic - the feasts of at least 7 saints: St. Mary Magdalene
  • Ratcatcher's Day. See:The Pied Piper of Hamelin.
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July 22, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 22, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

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

The music chart in the USA on July 22, 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:

  1. - Tossin' And Turnin'
  2. - The Boll Weevil Song
  3. - Quarter To Three
  4. - Raindrops
  5. - Yellow Bird

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 22, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

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

The music chart in the UK on July 22, 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:

  1. - Runaway
  2. - Temptation
  3. - Hello Mary Lou / Travelin' Man
  4. - Well I Ask You
  5. - Halfway To Paradise

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 22, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

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

The R&B music chart on July 22, 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:

  1. - Tossin' And Turnin'
  2. - The Boll Weevil Song
  3. - Quarter To Three
  4. - I Don't Mind
  5. - Every Beat Of My Heart

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July 22, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 22, 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

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

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

Francis of Assisi

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Bradford Dillman, Dolores Hart, Stuart Whitman, Cecil Kellaway

The Honeymoon Machine

The Honeymoon Machine

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Richard Thorpe

Starring: Steve McQueen, Brigid Bazlen, Jim Hutton, Paula Prentiss

A Woman Is a Woman

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 22, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 22, 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

Beat the Odds

Release year: 1961

The Younger Generation

The Younger Generation

Release year: 1961

St. Pauli - Landungsbrücken

St. Pauli - Landungsbrücken

Release year: 1961

Whispering Smith

Whispering Smith

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Leslie Fenton

July 22, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 22, 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

The Edge Of Sadness

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"A realistic Christian novel that offers hope in a nonChristian age New England Quarterly" A deeply felt and beautifully expressed work. .

A Nation Of Sheep by William J. Lederer

A Nation Of Sheep

By:

Nation Of Sheep A, William J. Lederer

Life With Women And How To Survive It by Joseph H. Peck

Life With Women And How To Survive It

By:

How to live with women and how you can survive it

Gifts Of Passage by Santha Rama Rau

Gifts Of Passage

By:

Memoir of her travels and life by Santha Rama Rau (author of East of Home and Home to India).

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.

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Who was the US President on July 22, 1961?

On July 22, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 22, 1961?

On July 22, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 22, 1961?

On July 22, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about July 22nd?

July 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Second libyan civil war and libya-tunisia relations: a pilot was arrested by the tunisia ministry of defence after a l-39 albatros-equipped libyan warplane crashed onto a road in tunisia.
  • 2018 - Conflict in afghanistan (2001-present: a suicide bomber from isil kills 14 and injures more than 60 people at a checkpoint near hamid karzai airport. this attack occurs as afghan vice president abdul rashid dostum returns to afghanistan from more than a year of exile in turkey. dostum, his entourage and others are not wounded.
  • 2017 - Conflict between israel and palestine: 2017 temple mount crisis: the united nations security council will hold a session to discuss the increasing violence in jerusalem.

Find out more about July 22nd

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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 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.

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