Monday May 22, 1961: on this day
May 22, 1961 was the 142nd day of the year 1961, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.
Is May 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 May 22, 1961, who was born and died on May 22, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 22, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Mother-In-Law by Ernie K-Doe), movies (e.g. A Raisin in the Sun, directed by Daniel Petrie), TV series (e.g. Whispering Smith) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 22nd, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 22, 1961?
- May 22, 1961: What happened on that day?
- May 22, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 22, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 22, 1961?
- May 22, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 22, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- May 22, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 22, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- May 22, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 22, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 22, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 22, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on May 22, 1961?
What day of the week was May 22, 1961?
May 22, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 22, 1961:
- Mother-in-law by ernie k-doe hits #1
- Touchables in brooklyn by dickie goodman hits #42
- 1st revolving restaurant (top of the needle in seattle), opens
- First revolving restaurant (top of the space needle in seattle, washington) opens.
- An earthquake rocks new south wales.
May 22, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
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 22, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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May 22, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 22, 1961 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 22, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 12:31 pm and setting at 02:04 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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Get your map!Who was born on May 22, 1961?
Famous people born on May 22, 1961:
- Lousie Mushikiwabo
Serves as the Secretary-General of La Francophonie.
- Brenda Buttner
Fox News business correspondent and host of 'Bulls & Bears'.
- Antonia San Juan
Antonia San Juan is a Spanish actress and director known for her work in film and television.
- Mike Breen
American sportscaster.
- Dana Williams in Dayton
Ohio, usa; singer (diamond rio-"meet in the middle").
- Mark Riva
American journalist, music critic and dj.
- Ann Cusack
American actress.
- Luigi Gubitosi
- Giosuè Boetto Cohen
- Rolando Chilavert
- Dan Frost
- Michael Kostroff
- Carmelo Sardo
- Roberto Napoletano
- Alfons Arús
Whose famous birthday is on May 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 22nd:
- Naomi Campbell
English actress, singer, model and author.
- Bharat Gopy
Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.
- Charles Aznavour
French music has been a rage for many decades, and it still has a loyal following.
- Johnny Gill
Johnny gill is an r&b singer known for his solo career and as a member of the group new edition.
- George Best
Footballer from northern ireland (d. 2005).
- Lucy Gordon
British actress and model (born 1980).
- Susan Strasberg
American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.
- Richard Benjamin
American actor, on-screen since 1969.
- Alison Eastwood
Clint eastwood's daughter; actress ("tightrope").
- Paul Winfield
American actor (d. 2004).
May 22, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 10 months old,
or 754 months and 7 days old,
or 3279 weeks and 4 days old,
or 22957 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 22, 1961?
There are 54 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 22nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 22, 1961.
May 22, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 22, 1961:
- Joan Davis
Actress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack.
- Edward F. Cline
What famous deaths happened on May 22nd?
Famous deaths on May 22nd:
- John Derek
After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.
- Margaret Rutherford
English actress (born in 1892).
- Rocky Graziano
American actor and boxer (d. 1990).
- Victor Hugo
French poet, writer, novelist and essayist.
- Kairyn Mack
Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.
- Langston Hughes
American writer and a key figure in the harlem renaissance.
- Johnchristopher Williams
Renowned composer known for his film scores.
- Dalessandro Manzoni
An Italian novelist and poet, considered one of the greatest writers of the Italian language.
- Hy Gardner
Celebrity gossip columnist and radio personality.
- Eslie Chang
Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.
May 22, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 22, 1961:
- Victoria Day in Canada
- World Biodiversity Day.
- Republic of Yemen - National Day.
- National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka.
- National Maritime Day in the United States.([1])
Observances on May 22, 1961:
- International Day for Biological Diversity
Saints celebrated on May 22, 1961:
- Saint Humilita
- Saint Rita of Cascia
- Saint Atto
- Saint Emile
- Saint Fulk
- Saint Lupus
- Saint Romanus
- Saint Julia
- Saint Renata of Bavaria
May 22, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 22, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 22nd and May 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 22, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1961 was Mother-In-Law by Ernie K-Doe, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.
May 22, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 22, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
- Del Shannon - Runaway
- Shep and the Limelites - Daddy's Home
- Gene McDaniels - A Hundred Pounds Of Clay
- Ricky Nelson - Travelin' Man
May 22, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.
May 22, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 22, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Marcels - Blue Moon
- The Temperance Seven - You're Driving Me Crazy
- Floyd Cramer - On The Rebound
- Elvis Presley - Wooden Heart
- Bobby Vee - More Than I Can Say / Staying In
May 22, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 1961 was Mother-In-Law by Ernie K-Doe, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.
May 22, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 22, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 22nd and May 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
- The Shirelles - Mama Said
- Maxine Brown - Funny
- Shep And The Limelites - Daddy's Home
- Junior Parker - Driving Wheel
May 22, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 22, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 22, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
May 22, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 22, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on May 22, 1961?
On May 22, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1961?
On May 22, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 22, 1961?
On May 22, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about May 22nd?
May 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of May. 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 May 22nd, such as:
- 2019 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that eight ukrainian soldiers were captured by prorussian fighters close to novotroyitske.
- 2018 - Southern damascus offensive (april-may 2018, syria): the syrian government declares damascus, its environs "completely safe" after taking yarmouk camp from isil and hajar al aswad.
- 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: the greater manchester police (gmp), reported that there were deadly explosions at manchester arena, manchester, england. this happened at the conclusion of ariana grande's dangerous woman tour performance. (bbc) (the guardian). the gmp confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and 50 more injured, and is treating it as a terrorist attack. no one immediately claimed 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 May 1961?
May 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.