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June 22, 1961 was the 173rd day of the year 1961, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is June 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 June 22, 1961, who was born and died on June 22, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 22, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Moody River by Pat Boone), movies (e.g. A Woman Is a Woman, directed by Jean-Luc Godard), TV series (e.g. The Younger Generation) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 22nd, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 22, 1961?
- June 22, 1961: What happened on that day?
- June 22, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 22, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 22, 1961?
- June 22, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 22, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- June 22, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- June 22, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 22, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 22, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 22, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 22, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on June 22, 1961?
What day of the week was June 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: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 22, 1961:
- Moise tshombe is released for lack of evidence of connection to the murder of patrice lumumba.
June 22, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 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 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on June 22nd, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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June 22, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 22, 1961 was First Quarter.
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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Who was born on June 22, 1961?
Famous people born on June 22, 1961:
- Jimmy Somerville
The former leader of "bronski beat", "communards" and "communards", is a scottish singer.
- Jeff Ward
Scottish race car driver at the nascar circuit.
- Woody Holton
Historian and politician known for his work on early American history.
- Cyprus Mileikowsky
Cyprus Mileikowsky is an astrophysicist known for his research on black holes and cosmology.
- Kip Winger
Musician.
- Bobby Gillespie
Rocker (primal scream).
- Arabella Pollen
Journalist and author of english fashion design.
- Joko Widodo
Politician.
- Stephen Batchelor
English field hockey coach and player.
- Choi Jin-han
- Claude Albert Mbourounot
- Massimo Laguardia
- Robert Fabbri
- Pietro Sarubbi
Whose famous birthday is on June 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 22nd:
![Meryl Streep]()
Meryl StreepAmerican actress and most admired actress of her generation.
![Chris Pratt]()
Chris PrattChris pratt is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as guardians of the galaxy and jurassic world.
![Cyndi Lauper]()
Cyndi LauperAmerican singer, songwriter and actress.
![Emmanuelle Seigner]()
Emmanuelle SeignerFrench actress and former model.
![Elizabeth Warren]()
Elizabeth WarrenAmerican lawyer and law professor.
![Dan Brown]()
Dan BrownAmerican author of "the da vinci code", made into a movie with tom hanks, audrey tatou and others.
![Lindsay Wagner]()
Lindsay WagnerAfter appearing as a guest on "six million dollar man" in 1976, american actress, she launched her own series, "the bionic woman.
![Bruce Campbell]()
Bruce CampbellBruce campbell is an american actor known for his role as ash williams in the evil dead franchise.
![Kris Kristofferson]()
Kris KristoffersonAmerican country singer, actor, songwriter and recording artist.
![Freddie Prinze]()
Freddie PrinzeAmerican comedian and actor, best known for his role in the tv series "chico and the man.
June 22, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 9 months old,
or 753 months and 28 days old,
or 3278 weeks and 1 day old,
or 22947 days old,
if you were born on June 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 June 22, 1961?
There are 64 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 22nd 2024.
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.
June 22, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 22, 1961:
- Betty Elder
Actress (annie get your gun).
- Maria of Yugoslavia
Queen consort of yugoslavia, romanian-born (born 1900).
- George Strange
- Maria di Romania
- Vincenzo Colli
- María de Rumanía . (n. 1900)
- Rafael Gómez Catón
- Marie de Roumanie
- María de
What famous deaths happened on June 22nd?
Famous deaths on June 22nd:
![Fred Astaire]()
Fred AstaireFred astaire was an american actor, dancer, and singer known for his elegant and graceful dancing in numerous hollywood musicals.
![Judy Garland]()
Judy GarlandAmerican actress and singer, she was a star of "the wizard of oz", her first film at the age of 13.
![George Carlin]()
George CarlinAmerican comedian who started doing tv variety shows and nightclubs in 1966.
![Dody Goodman]()
Dody GoodmanColumbus, ohio -- comedienne mary hartman! max duggan.
![Lola Lane]()
Lola LaneActress (zanzibar mystery ship, big fight, zanzibar).
- Oryon Legend
Famous for his thought-provoking plays.
- Knolan Frost
Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.
- Herberta Jones
Influential playwright whose plays continue to be performed worldwide.
- Toris Wilde
Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.
- Cace Noble
Award-winning playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on June 22nd
June 22, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 22, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 19th and June 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
June 22, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 22, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 19th and June 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Pat Boone - Moody River
- Ricky Nelson - Travelin' Man
- Gary U.S. Bonds - Quarter To Three
- Ben E. King - Stand By Me
- 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.
June 22, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 22, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 19th and June 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - Surrender
- Del Shannon - Runaway
- The Shadows - Frightened City
- Clarence 'Frogman' Henry - But I Do
- 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 R&B music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.
June 22, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on June 22, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 19th and June 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ben E. King - Stand By Me
- Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart
- Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Don't Mind
- Brook Benton - The Boll Weevil Song
June 22, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 22, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Striped Trip
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Vladimir Fetin
Starring: Aleksey Gribov, Ivan Dmitriev, Margarita Nazarova, Evgeniy Leonov
Fanny
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Joshua Logan
Starring: Leslie Caron, Maurice Chevalier, Charles Boyer, Horst Buchholz
Flame in the Streets
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Roy Ward Baker
Starring: John Mills, Sylvia Syms, Brenda de Banzie, Earl Cameron
The Colossus of Rhodes
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Sergio Leone
Starring: Rory Calhoun, Lea Massari, Georges Marchal, Conrado San Martín
June 22, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 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:
The Younger Generation
Release year: 1961
St. Pauli - Landungsbrücken
Release year: 1961
Whispering Smith
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Leslie Fenton
Spotlight
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Tom McCarthy
Rob Roy
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Michael Caton-Jones
June 22, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 22, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Fate Is The Hunter
By: Ernest K. Gann
Ernest K. Gann's classic memoir gives an intimate and exciting account of the turbulent early days of commercial aviation. Gann takes you into the cockpit and recounts it in his unique style.
The Last Of The Just
By: Andre Schwarz-Bart
Andre Schwarz-Bart's The Last of the Just was published in 16 languages and won the prestigious Prix Goncourt. It is widely considered the greatest Holocaust novel.
A Journey To Matecumbe
By: Robert Lewis Taylor
WITH ILLUSTRATIONS by JOSEPH PAPIN This book tells the story of an adventure that takes place from the Mississippi River to the Florida Keys.
Profiles In Courage
By: John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy's Profiles in Courage was written in 1955 by the junior senator of Massachusetts. It served as a clear call to all Americans.
A Burnt-Out Case
By: Graham Greene
Querry, the world-famous architect is suffering from a horrible attack of indifference. He no longer finds joy in life or meaning in art.
Who was the US President on June 22, 1961?
On June 22, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 22, 1961?
On June 22, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 22, 1961?
On June 22, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about June 22nd?
June 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of June. 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 June 22nd, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 amhara region coup attempt: a coup attempt in ethiopia's amhara region leaves many people dead. this includes the regional president ambachew mekonnen as well as the chief of staff for the ethiopian national defense forces, general se'are mekonnen.
- 2018 - A bnsf railway freight train carrying 33 oil tanker cars, derailed in lyon county iowa. some of the crude oil leaked into the rain-swollen rock river. there were no injuries and a mandatory evacuation was ordered.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: 2017 lashkargah bombing: at least 20 people are killed in a car bombing outside a new kabul bank branch, lashkargah in helmand province. the taliban claim responsibility.
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 June 1961?
June 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.
