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August 23, 1961 was the 235th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 23, 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 August 23, 1961, who was born and died on August 23, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 23, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis), movies (e.g. Last Year at Marienbad, directed by Alain Resnais), TV series (e.g. Four Corners) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 23rd, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 23, 1961?
- August 23, 1961: What happened on that day?
- August 23, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 23, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 23, 1961?
- August 23, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 23, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- August 23, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 23, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- August 23, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 23, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 23, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 23, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 23, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on August 23, 1961?
What day of the week was August 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: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 23, 1961:
- Belgium sends troops to rwanda-urundi
- East germany imposed new curbs on travel between west and east berlin
- Us lunar probe ranger 1 reaches 190 km from earth, falls back.
August 23, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 23rd, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 23, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 23, 1961 was Full Moon.
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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Who was born on August 23, 1961?
Famous people born on August 23, 1961:
- Alexandre Desplat
French composer of original film soundtracks.
- Gary Mabbutt
Actor and footballer from england.
- Dean DeLeo
American guitarist (stone temple pilots talk show, army of anyone).
- Hitomi Takahashi
Japanese actress.
- Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
Iranian commander and politician, 54th mayor of tehran.
- Caroline Manzo
Reality star.
- Debbi Peterson
Musician.
- Erez Edelstein
- Roberto Grassilli
- Walter Schiavone
Whose famous birthday is on August 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 23rd:
![River Phoenix]()
River PhoenixRiver Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.
![Kobe Bryant]()
Kobe BryantBryant, an american basketball star and athlete for the los angeles lakers, was accused of rape on 23 march 2003.
![Gene Kelly]()
Gene KellyAmerican actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.
![Barbara Eden]()
Barbara EdenAmerican actress, perhaps most well-known for her role in "i dream of jeannie", a sitcom that aired on american tv between 1965-1970.
![Rita Pavone]()
Rita PavoneRita pavone is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music career in the 1960s and her energetic stage presence.
![Rick Springfield]()
Rick SpringfieldAn australian singer who was a teen idol, became a soap star and went on to become a platinum-selling rocker.
![Shelley Long]()
Shelley LongAmerican comedian, actress, hostess and talk show hostess.
![Jay Mohr]()
Jay MohrAmerican comedian, actor, and radio host.
![Vera Miles]()
Vera MilesAmerican actress and model miss kansas 1948.
August 23, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 8 months old,
or 752 months and 4 days old,
or 3270 weeks and 3 days old,
or 22893 days old,
if you were born on August 23, 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 August 23, 1961?
There are 118 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 23rd 2024.
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.
August 23, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 23, 1961:
- Gotthard Sachsenberg
- Beals Wright
What famous deaths happened on August 23rd?
Famous deaths on August 23rd:
![Rudolph Valentino]()
Rudolph ValentinoRudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.
![Lori Nelson]()
Lori NelsonLori Nelson was an American actress who appeared in films and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s.
![Kathleen Freeman]()
Kathleen FreemanChicago, illinois -- actress (beverly hillbillies).
![Brock Peters]()
Brock PetersNyc, new york -- actor / singer (carmen jones and to kill a mockingbird).
- Adaria
Renowned painter known for her abstract works.
- Maebel Normand
Maebel Normand was an American silent film actress, comedian, screenwriter and producer who appeared in over 200 films.
- Kinser
Renowned racecar driver known for his success in sprint car racing.
- John Kendrew
British biochemist, who discovered the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin (the muscle protein that stores oxygen in the...
- Essica Mitford
Essica Mitford was a British author and political activist known for her satirical memoirs and critiques of the British upper class.
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August 23, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 23, 1961:
- Astrology - Last day of sun sign Leo in the tropical zodiac
- Swaziland - Umhlanga Day
- Romania - Liberation Day (1944)
- RC Saints - Saint Rose of Lima
- Roman festivals - Vulcanalia
Observances on August 23, 1961:
- International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition [UNESCO]
August 23, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 23, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 21st and August 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
August 23, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 23, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
- Joe Dowell - Wooden Heart
- The Highwaymen - Michael
- Mar-Keys - Last Night
- 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.
August 23, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 23, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Helen Shapiro - You Don't Know
- Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
- John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me
- Petula Clark - Romeo
- 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 R&B music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.
August 23, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 23, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
- Mar-Keys - Last Night
- Bobby Bland - Don't Cry No More
- Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1
- The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra - My True Story
August 23, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 23, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Last Year at Marienbad
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Alain Resnais
Starring: Delphine Seyrig, Giorgio Albertazzi, Sacha Pitoëff, Françoise Bertin
Country: United States of America
Victim
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Basil Dearden
Starring: Dirk Bogarde, Sylvia Syms, Dennis Price, Anthony Nicholls
Country: United States of America
Accattone
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Pier Paolo Pasolini
Starring: Franco Citti, Franca Pasut, Silvana Corsini, Paola Guidi
Country: United States of America
Mysterious Island
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Cy Endfield
Starring: Michael Craig, Joan Greenwood, Michael Callan, Gary Merrill
Country: United States of America
Night Tide
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Curtis Harrington
Starring: Dennis Hopper, Linda Lawson, Gavin Muir, Luana Anders
August 23, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 23, 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:
Four Corners
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Matthew Myslinski
Merry-Go-Round
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Rupert Julian
Beat the Odds
Release year: 1961
The Younger Generation
Release year: 1961
St. Pauli - Landungsbrücken
Release year: 1961
August 23, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 23, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall
By: Gayelord Hauser
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall: A Call to Beauty by Gayelord Houser
The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich
By: William L. Shirer
This definitive history of Hitler's rise is back in hardcover, hailed by The New York Times as "one the most important works historical of our time"
Tropic Of Cancer
By: Henry Miller
Miller's first novel, a groundbreaking work of fiction, was banned in Britain for nearly thirty years. Henry Miller, a penniless writer who has yet to be published, arrived in Paris in 1930. He left behind a broken marriage and a …
The Incredible Journey
By: Sheila Burnford
Their instincts told them to go west. So the Labrador retriever, the bull terrier, and the Siamese, a young Labrador retriever set off through Canada.
Who was the US President on August 23, 1961?
On August 23, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 23, 1961?
On August 23, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 23, 1961?
On August 23, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 23rd?
August 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of August. 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 August 23rd, such as:
- 2018 - China-united states trade dispute: the united states imposes 25% tariffs on $16 billion in chinese goods. china responds immediately with its own equivalent tariffs
- 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention is in yemen: at most 35 people were killed in an attack on a hotel located near a houthi checkpoint north of sanaa.
- 2016 - Boko haram insurgency. nigeria's air force killed senior militants and possibly left their leader abubakar shekau dead.
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 August 1961?
August 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
