What happened on Sunday July 23, 1961?

Here's what happened on July 23, 1961:

• Sandinista National Liberation Front Founding The Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN), a significant political movement in Nicaragua, was established. This revolutionary organization would play a crucial role in Nicaragua's political landscape, eventually overthrowing the Somoza dictatorship in 1979.
• Martin Gore Birth Martin Gore, a key member of the influential electronic music band Depeche Mode, known for hit songs like 'Just Can't Get Enough', was born on this date. Gore would become a primary songwriter and creative force behind the band's distinctive sound.
• Betsy Rawls Golf Victory Professional golfer Betsy Rawls secured victory at the LPGA Cosmopolitan Golf Open, further establishing her reputation as a prominent female athlete in the early 1960s golf scene.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from Jul. 23, 1961

Newspapers from Jul. 23, 1961

July 23, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 204th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 23, 1961 can also be written as 7/23/1961 in the US and as 23/7/1961 in UK and Europe.

July 23, 1961 in July 1961 calendar

Famous people born on July 23, 1961:

• Woody Harrelson

  Acclaimed American actor known for diverse roles in film and television, including 'Cheers', 'Natural Born Killers', and 'The Hunger Games'...

• Martin Gore

  Influential musician, guitarist, and producer of the iconic electronic band Depeche Mode and electronic music project VCMG.

• Antoine Carr

  Professional NBA player who played as a forward/center for the Utah Jazz during his basketball career.

• Vikram Chandra

  Renowned Indian-American author celebrated for his critically acclaimed novel 'Sacred Games', which was later adapted into a popular Netflix...

• Rob Stewart (actor)
• Rob Stewart

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on July 23rd

Famous people died on July 23, 1961:

• Esther Dale
• Martin Haftmann
• Gerrit Horsten

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on July 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 23, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Brook Benton - The Boll Weevil Song
3. Gary U.S. Bonds - Quarter To Three
4. Dee Clark - Raindrops
5. Arthur Lyman Group - Yellow Bird

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 23, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

1. Del Shannon - Runaway
2. The Everly Brothers - Temptation
3. Ricky Nelson - Hello Mary Lou / Travelin' Man
4. Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
5. Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 23, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Brook Benton - The Boll Weevil Song
3. U.S. Bonds - Quarter To Three
4. James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Don't Mind
5. Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 23rd is Leo.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 23, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 04:09 pm and setting at 02:31 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 28, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jul 27, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on July 23, 1961

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Someone born on July 23, 1961 is:

63 years 9 months old,

or 765 months and 21 days old,

or 3329 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23306 days old,

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

There are 70 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 23rd 2025.

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

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

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