Tuesday May 23, 1961: on this day

May 23, 1961 was the 143rd day of the year 1961, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 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 May 23, 1961, who was born and died on May 23, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 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 23rd, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 23, 1961?


May 23, 1961 was a Tuesday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1961 can also be written as 5/23/1961 in the US and as 23/5/1961 in UK and Europe.

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May 23, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd 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 23, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on May 23rd, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 23, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 23, 1961 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 23, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 01:28 pm and setting at 02:34 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 23, 1961?


Famous people born on May 23, 1961:

  • Karen Duffy
    Karen Duffy

    American actress and model.

  • Mayara Magri

    Brazilian ballet dancer who performed with prestigious dance companies.

  • Filomena Tassi

    Canadian politician serving as the Minister of Labour since 2021.

  • Daniele Massaro

    Italian footballer and manager.

  • Norrie May-Welby

    Scottish australian gender activist.

  • Kevin Romine

    Baseball player.

  • Dave Babych in Edmonton

    Alberta, canada; nhl defenseman (vancouver canucks).

  • Philippe Cochet
  • Marie-Eve Malouines
  • Dave Babych
  • Michael Eder
  • Erin Baker
  • Bartolomeo Amidei
  • Mike Richardson
  • Josep Maria Raventós
  • Fodil Megharia
  • Milena Matejkovičová
  • Lucía Galán

Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:

  • Joan Collins
    Joan Collins

    British actress and beautiful teen model.

  • Drew Carey
    Drew Carey

    American comedian, actor, and writer.

  • Rosemary Clooney
    Rosemary Clooney

    American singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.

  • Artie Shaw
    Artie Shaw

    American jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).

  • Tom Tykwer
    Tom Tykwer

    German filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Deborah Adair
    Deborah Adair

    Actress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).

  • Betty Garrett
    Betty Garrett

    American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

  • Barbara Barrie
    Barbara Barrie

    American actor and author.

  • Johnny Ball
    Johnny Ball

    English radio and television host.

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May 23, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 10 months old,

or 754 months and 6 days old,

or 3279 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22956 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 23, 1961?

There are 55 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.

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

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

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May 23, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 23, 1961:

  • Piet Kramer
  • Percy Loraine
  • Adela Pankhurst
  • Turu Rizzo
  • Frank Roberts

What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?

Famous deaths on May 23rd:

  • Roger Moore
    Roger Moore

    British actor.

  • Sterling Hayden
    Sterling Hayden

    American actor and author.

  • Anne Meara
    Anne Meara

    American actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Patrick Cargill
    Patrick Cargill

    Actor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    American actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).

  • Moms Mabley
    Moms Mabley

    American comedian and actor (b. 1894).

  • Dorothy Hyson
    Dorothy Hyson

    Actress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.

  • Nydia Westman
    Nydia Westman

    Actress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.

  • John D. Rockefeller

    American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.

  • Kawena Pukui

    Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...

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May 23, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 23, 1961:

  • World Turtle Day
  • Discordianism: Day of Disunity
  • Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb

Observances on May 23, 1961:

  • International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Saints celebrated on May 23, 1961:

  • Saint Desiderius
  • Saint Guibert of Gemblours
  • Saint Montana
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May 23, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1961 was Mother-In-Law by Ernie K-Doe, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

May 23, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 23, 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 23, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

May 23, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 23, 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 23, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 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 23, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 23, 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 23, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 23, 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 23, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

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 23, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 23, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Last Of The Just by Andre Schwarz-Bart

The Last Of The Just

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Andre Schwarz-Bart's The Last of the Just was published in 16 languages and won the prestigious Prix Goncourt. It is widely considered the greatest Holocaust novel.

Reality In Advertising by Rosser Reeves

Reality In Advertising

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Rarely has an advertising book caused such a stir as this amazing account of the principles behind successful advertising. Reality in Advertising, published in 1961, was listed for several weeks.

Manila Galleon by F. Van Wyck Mason

Manila Galleon

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This is a fantastic tale of the sea, based on George Anson's famous voyage.

Advise And Consent by Allen Drury

Advise And Consent

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Advice and Consent

Profiles In Courage by John F. Kennedy

Profiles In Courage

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John F. Kennedy's Profiles in Courage was written in 1955 by the junior senator of Massachusetts. It served as a clear call to all Americans.

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Who was the US President on May 23, 1961?

On May 23, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1961?

On May 23, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 23, 1961?

On May 23, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about May 23rd?

May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
  • 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
  • 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),

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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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