What happened on Wednesday August 23, 1961?

Here's what happened on August 23, 1961:

• Berlin Wall Construction and Travel Restrictions East Germany imposed strict new travel restrictions between West and East Berlin, significantly escalating Cold War tensions and limiting freedom of movement for Berlin residents.
• Early Lunar Probe Mission NASA's Ranger 1 lunar probe reached approximately 190 kilometers from Earth before falling back, representing an early experimental stage in space exploration efforts.
• Belgian Colonial Intervention Belgium deployed military troops to Rwanda-Urundi, reflecting ongoing colonial administrative and potentially interventionist policies in African territories.
• Major League Baseball Home Run Record The San Francisco Giants tied a major league baseball record by hitting five home runs in a single inning during a game against the Cincinnati Reds, showcasing remarkable offensive performance.

Events in 1961

August 23, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 23, 1961

Newspapers from Aug. 23, 1961

August 23, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 235th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 1961 can also be written as 8/23/1961 in the US and as 23/8/1961 in UK and Europe.

August 23, 1961 in August 1961 calendar

Famous people born on August 23, 1961:

• Alexandre Desplat

  Renowned French film composer who has scored numerous critically acclaimed movies and won two Academy Awards for Best Original Score.

• Gary Mabbutt

  Former English footballer who played as a defender for Tottenham Hotspur and was known for his leadership on the field.

• Dean DeLeo

  Guitarist for the rock bands Stone Temple Pilots and Army of Anyone, known for his distinctive guitar work.

• Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on August 23rd

Famous people died on August 23, 1961:

• Gotthard Sachsenberg
• Beals Wright

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on August 23rd

August 23, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Joe Dowell - Wooden Heart
3. The Highwaymen - Michael
4. Mar-Keys - Last Night
5. Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1

August 23, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 23, 1961 was You Don't Know by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

1. Helen Shapiro - You Don't Know
2. Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
3. John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me
4. Petula Clark - Romeo
5. Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise

August 23, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 23, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Mar-Keys - Last Night
3. Bobby Bland - Don't Cry No More
4. Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1
5. The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra - My True Story

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 23, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 23, 1961 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 August 23, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 05:55 pm and setting at 04:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on August 23, 1961

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Someone born on August 23, 1961 is:

63 years 8 months old,

or 764 months and 21 days old,

or 3325 weeks

or 23275 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 23, 1961?

There are 101 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 23, 1961.

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