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.

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What day of the week was May 22, 1961?


May 22, 1961 was a Monday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 1961 can also be written as 5/22/1961 in the US and as 22/5/1961 in UK and Europe.

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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.

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


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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?

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

Discover the Ox personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on May 22nd, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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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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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
    Naomi Campbell

    English actress, singer, model and author.

  • Bharat Gopy
    Bharat Gopy

    Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.

  • Charles Aznavour
    Charles Aznavour

    French music has been a rage for many decades, and it still has a loyal following.

  • Johnny Gill
    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
    George Best

    Footballer from northern ireland (d. 2005).

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg

    American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.

  • Richard Benjamin
    Richard Benjamin

    American actor, on-screen since 1969.

  • Alison Eastwood
    Alison Eastwood

    Clint eastwood's daughter; actress ("tightrope").

  • Paul Winfield
    Paul Winfield

    American actor (d. 2004).

See more famous people and celebrities born on May 22nd

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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.

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


Famous people died on May 22, 1961:

  • Joan Davis
    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
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Margaret Rutherford
    Margaret Rutherford

    English actress (born in 1892).

  • Rocky Graziano
    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.

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

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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
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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:

  1. - Mother-In-Law
  2. - Runaway
  3. - Daddy's Home
  4. - A Hundred Pounds Of Clay
  5. - 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:

  1. - Blue Moon
  2. - You're Driving Me Crazy
  3. - On The Rebound
  4. - Wooden Heart
  5. - 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:

  1. - Mother-In-Law
  2. - Mama Said
  3. - Funny
  4. - Daddy's Home
  5. - Driving Wheel

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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:

A Raisin in the Sun

A Raisin in the Sun

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Daniel Petrie

Starring: Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil, Ruby Dee, Diana Sands

Country: United States of America

Master of the World

Master of the World

Release year: 1961

Directed by: William Witney

Starring: Vincent Price, Charles Bronson, Henry Hull, Mary Webster

Gidget Goes Hawaiian

Gidget Goes Hawaiian

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Paul Wendkos

Starring: James Darren, Michael Callan, Deborah Walley, Carl Reiner

Battle at Bloody Beach

Battle at Bloody Beach

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Herbert Coleman

Starring: Audie Murphy, Gary Crosby, Dolores Michaels, Alejandro Rey

Atlas

Atlas

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Roger Corman

Starring: Michael Forest, Frank Wolff, Barboura Morris, Walter Maslow

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:

Whispering Smith

Whispering Smith

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Leslie Fenton

Spotlight

Spotlight

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Tom McCarthy

Rob Roy

Rob Roy

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Michael Caton-Jones

Amelia

Amelia

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Mira Nair

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:

A Journey To Matecumbe by Robert Lewis Taylor

A Journey To Matecumbe

By:

WITH ILLUSTRATIONS by JOSEPH PAPIN This book tells the story of an adventure that takes place from the Mississippi River to the Florida Keys.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird

By:

To Kill A Mockingbird, the unforgettable story of a Southern childhood and the conscience crisis that rocked it became a bestseller immediately and was critically acclaimed when it was published for the first time in 1960.

Don'T Tell Alfred by Nancy Mitford

Don'T Tell Alfred

By:

Fanny, the quiet observant narrator of Nancy Mitford’s two most famous novels, takes center stage in this hilarious comedy. Fanny Wincham was last seen as a young girl in The Pursuit of Love and Love.

The Frog Pond by Joyce MacIver

The Frog Pond

By:

The Frog Pond

A Burnt-Out Case by Graham Greene

A Burnt-Out Case

By:

Querry, the world-famous architect is suffering from a horrible attack of indifference. He no longer finds joy in life or meaning in art.

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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.

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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.

Find out more about May 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 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.

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Monday May 22, 1961