Thursday August 24, 1961: on this day
August 24, 1961 was the 236th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 24, 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 24, 1961, who was born and died on August 24, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 24, 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 24th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 24, 1961?
- August 24, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 24, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 24, 1961?
- August 24, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 24, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- August 24, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 24, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- August 24, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 24, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 24, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 24, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on August 24, 1961?
What day of the week was August 24, 1961?
August 24, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 236th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 24, 1961 can also be written as 8/24/1961 in the US and as 24/8/1961 in UK and Europe.
August 24, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th 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 24, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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August 24, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 24, 1961 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 24, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:46 pm and setting at 05:26 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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Famous people born on August 24, 1961:
- Jared Harris
Jared Harris is a British actor known for his roles in 'Mad Men' and 'Chernobyl'.
- Stéphane Richard
French public servant, now ceo of orange (previously france telecom).
- Ingrid Berghmans
Belgian martial artist.
- Sophie Audouin-Mamikonian
French youth writer; her most well-known work is the series about phantasy books.
- Mark "Bedders" Bedfored
London, england -- music bassist (madness).
- Cal Ripkin Jr
All-star shortstop (baltimore orioles).
- Colin Angus
Scottish pop musician (shamen, ebeneezer goode).
- Isabelle Minière
- Kurt Brecht
- Tiger Shaw
- Murajica Pajič
- Mark Bedford
- Alberto Cavanna
- Clay Higgins
- Juan Antonio Felipe Gallego
- Víctor Mendoza Cevallos
- Bojana Mitreva
- Mark Protosevich
Whose famous birthday is on August 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 24th:
- Rupert Grint
Rupert grint is a british actor best known for his role as ron weasley in the harry potter film series.
- Dave Chappelle
Dave chappelle is an american comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and the chappelle's show.
- Chad Michael Murray
Chad michael murray is an american actor and former fashion model, best known for his roles in the television series one tree hill and the...
- Paulo Coelho
Brazilian esoteric author.
- Stephen Fry
British actor, comedian, and writer known for his wit and humor.
- Martha Higareda
Martha higareda is a mexican actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'altered carbon' and 'no manches frida'.
- Anne Archer
American actress.
- Marlee Matlin
American actress, winner of the oscar for best actress in 1985's "children of a lesser god" her film credits include "the man in the golden...
- Pia Degermark
Swedish actress.
- Takashi Miike
Japanese screenwriter and producer of japanese actors.
August 24, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 7 months old,
or 751 months and 5 days old,
or 3266 weeks and 1 day old,
or 22863 days old,
if you were born on August 24, 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 24, 1961?
There are 148 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 24, 1961.
August 24, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 24, 1961:
- Giovanni Borromeo
- Francesco Trombadori
- Huaso (caballo) (ex-Faithful) caballo chileno
- Huaso caballo chileno (caballo ex-Faithful)
What famous deaths happened on August 24th?
Famous deaths on August 24th:
- Richard Attenborough
English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.
- Julie Harris
American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.
- Louis Prima
American actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).
- Jane Greer
American singer and actress (d. 2001).
- Jay Thomas
American actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948).
- Amanda Randolph
Actress (danny thomas amos n andy), is killed at 65.
- Charlie Watts
Charlie watts is a renowned drummer best known for being a member of the legendary rock band the rolling stones.
- Sakae Mutsu
Japanese statesman and diplomat.
- Delancey
Prominent loyalist during the American Revolution.
- Felis Topolski
Polish-British artist known for his murals and paintings.
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August 24, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 24, 1961:
- Liberia: Flag Day
- RC Saints - Feast day of Saint Bartholomew
- Roman festivals - first of the 3 days on which the mundus was opened
- Ukraine: National Holiday, independence from Russia (1991)
- Sierra Leone: President's Birthday
August 24, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 24, 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 24, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.
August 24, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 24, 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 24, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 24, 1961 was You Don't Know by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.
August 24, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 24, 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 24, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 24, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.
August 24, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 24, 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 24, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 24, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 24, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 24, 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:
August 24, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 24, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on August 24, 1961?
On August 24, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 1961?
On August 24, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 24, 1961?
On August 24, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 24th?
August 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:
- 2018 - Spanish government approves a decree amending the historical memory law that allows the government to exhume francisco franco’s remains from valle de los caidos.
- 2017 - Archaeology in israel: an archaeological mosaic from the 6th century, dated to justinian i's rule, was discovered while installing communication cables inside jerusalem's old city.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: us-backed rebels and the turkish armed forces join forces to take jarabulus from isil. to prevent isil from retaking areas they will not retreat from, the turkish land forces are also bombarding ypg positions.
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.