What happened on Thursday June 22, 1961?

Here's what happened on June 22, 1961:

• The Beatles Record in Hamburg The Beatles record several songs in Hamburg, Germany, including 'Ain't She Sweet', 'Cry for a Shadow', 'When the Saints Go Marching In', 'Why', 'Nobody's Child', and 'My Bonnie', marking an early stage of their legendary musical career.
• Moise Tshombe Released Moise Tshombe, a controversial Congolese politician, is released from prison due to lack of evidence connecting him to the murder of Patrice Lumumba, a pivotal moment in post-colonial Congolese political history.
• Army Privates Arrested After Killing Spree George York and James Latham, two U.S. Army privates who went AWOL from Fort Hood, Texas, are arrested at a roadblock west of Salt Lake City after a two-week killing spree that resulted in seven random victims' deaths.
• Jimmy Somerville - Scottish Singer Jimmy Somerville is a prominent Scottish singer known for his work with the bands Bronski Beat and Communards, as well as his successful solo career. He is recognized for his distinctive falsetto voice and significant contributions to LGBTQ+ music and activism.
• Death of Maria of Romania Maria of Romania, Queen Consort of Yugoslavia, passes away. Born in 1900, she was a significant royal figure in early 20th-century European history.

Events in 1961

June 22, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 22, 1961

Newspapers from Jun. 22, 1961

June 22, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 173rd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 22, 1961 can also be written as 6/22/1961 in the US and as 22/6/1961 in UK and Europe.

June 22, 1961 in June 1961 calendar

Famous people born on June 22, 1961:

• Joko Widodo

  President of Indonesia since 2014, known for his progressive policies and efforts to modernize the country.

• Jimmy Somerville

  Scottish singer and prominent gay rights activist known for his distinctive falsetto voice and leadership of bands Bronski Beat and The...

• Bobby Gillespie

  Lead singer of the influential rock band Primal Scream, known for their innovative blend of rock, indie, and electronic music.

• Jeff Ward

  Scottish race car driver who competed in the NASCAR circuit.

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on June 22nd

Famous people died on June 22, 1961:

• Vincenzo Colli
• George Strange

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on June 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 22, 1961 was Moody River by Pat Boone, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

1. Pat Boone - Moody River
2. Ricky Nelson - Travelin' Man
3. Gary U.S. Bonds - Quarter To Three
4. Ben E. King - Stand By Me
5. Dee Clark - Raindrops

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 22, 1961 was Surrender by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

1. Elvis Presley - Surrender
2. Del Shannon - Runaway
3. The Shadows - Frightened City
4. Clarence 'Frogman' Henry - But I Do
5. Bobby Vee - More Than I Can Say / Staying In

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 22, 1961 was Stand By Me by Ben E. King, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

1. Ben E. King - Stand By Me
2. Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart
3. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
4. James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Don't Mind
5. Brook Benton - The Boll Weevil Song

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 22nd is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 22, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 22, 1961 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 22, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 02:11 pm and setting at 02:04 am.

The previous full moon was on May 30, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on June 22, 1961

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Someone born on June 22, 1961 is:

63 years 10 months old,

or 766 months and 22 days old,

or 3333 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23337 days old,

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

There are 39 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 22nd 2025.

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

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

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