What happened on Thursday August 24, 1961?

Here's what happened on August 24, 1961:

• Cal Ripken Jr. Born Calvin Edwin Ripken Jr. was born, who would later become a legendary all-star shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles. Known for his incredible durability and consecutive games played record, Ripken would become one of the most iconic players in Major League Baseball history.
• Johannes Vorster Becomes South African Minister of Justice Johannes Vorster, a prominent figure in the apartheid-era South African government, was appointed as Minister of Justice. This appointment was significant in the context of South Africa's racially segregated political system during the early 1960s.

Events in 1961

August 24, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 24, 1961

Newspapers from Aug. 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 in August 1961 calendar

Famous people born on August 24, 1961:

• Jared Harris

  Jared Harris is a critically acclaimed British actor known for powerful performances in television series like 'Mad Men' and the...

• Cal Ripkin Jr

  Cal Ripken Jr.

• Stéphane Richard

  Stéphane Richard is a prominent French business executive who served as CEO of Orange (formerly France Telecom), bringing significant...

• Ingrid Berghmans

  Ingrid Berghmans is a notable Belgian martial artist who has made significant contributions to her sport.

• Sophie Audouin-Mamikonian

  Sophie Audouin-Mamikonian is a French author known for her fantasy book series targeting young readers, contributing to the youth literature...

• Isabelle Minière
• Kurt Brecht

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on August 24th

Famous people died on August 24, 1961:

• Giovanni Borromeo
• Francesco Trombadori

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on August 24th

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.

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 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.

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 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 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 24th 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 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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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 24, 1961 was Waxing gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on August 24, 1961

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Someone born on August 24, 1961 is:

63 years 8 months old,

or 764 months and 20 days old,

or 3324 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23274 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 1961?

There are 102 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 24th 2025.

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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.

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