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.

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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 in August 1961 calendar

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August 24, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Ox personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 24th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 24, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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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Who was born on August 24, 1961?


Famous people born on August 24, 1961:

  • Jared Harris
    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

    Rupert grint is a british actor best known for his role as ron weasley in the harry potter film series.

  • Dave Chappelle
    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

    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
    Paulo Coelho

    Brazilian esoteric author.

  • Stephen Fry
    Stephen Fry

    British actor, comedian, and writer known for his wit and humor.

  • Martha Higareda
    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
    Anne Archer

    American actress.

  • Marlee Matlin
    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
    Pia Degermark

    Swedish actress.

  • Takashi Miike
    Takashi Miike

    Japanese screenwriter and producer of japanese actors.

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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.

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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.

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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
    Richard Attenborough

    English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.

  • Julie Harris
    Julie Harris

    American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

  • Louis Prima
    Louis Prima

    American actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).

  • Jane Greer
    Jane Greer

    American singer and actress (d. 2001).

  • Jay Thomas
    Jay Thomas

    American actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948).

  • Amanda Randolph
    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.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 24th

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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
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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:

  1. - Tossin' And Turnin'
  2. - Wooden Heart
  3. - Michael
  4. - Last Night
  5. - 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:

  1. - You Don't Know
  2. - Well I Ask You
  3. - Johnny Remember Me
  4. - Romeo
  5. - 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:

  1. - Tossin' And Turnin'
  2. - Last Night
  3. - Don't Cry No More
  4. - I Like It Like That, Part 1
  5. - My True Story

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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:

Last Year at Marienbad

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

Victim

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Basil Dearden

Starring: Dirk Bogarde, Sylvia Syms, Dennis Price, Anthony Nicholls

Country: United States of America

Accattone

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

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

Night Tide

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Curtis Harrington

Starring: Dennis Hopper, Linda Lawson, Gavin Muir, Luana Anders

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:

Four Corners

Four Corners

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Matthew Myslinski

Merry-Go-Round

Merry-Go-Round

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Rupert Julian

Beat the Odds

Beat the Odds

Release year: 1961

The Younger Generation

The Younger Generation

Release year: 1961

St. Pauli - Landungsbrücken

St. Pauli - Landungsbrücken

Release year: 1961

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:

Nobody Knows My Name by James Baldwin

Nobody Knows My Name

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This collection of essays, written with Baldwin's unflinching honesty and illuminating insights, examines topics such as race relations in America and the role of the writer within society.

The Twenty-Seventh Wife by Irving Wallace

The Twenty-Seventh Wife

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Ann Eliza Young is the story of Ann Eliza Young who was the last wife of Brigham Young the Mormon Prophet. She divorced her husband in order to fight the American harem.

A Nation Of Sheep by William J. Lederer

A Nation Of Sheep

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Nation Of Sheep A, William J. Lederer

The Spanish Civil War by Hugh Thomas

The Spanish Civil War

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Hugh Thomas's The Spanish Civil War is a masterpiece of historian's art. It remains one of the most fascinating and compelling narratives about one of the most iconic and misunderstood conflicts of the 20th century.

The Winter Of Our Discontent by John Steinbeck

The Winter Of Our Discontent

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The last novel of one America's most loved writers--a story of degeneration and corruption as well as a spiritual crisis. In awarding John Steinbeck 1962 Nobel Prize in Literature, it was stated by the Nobel committee that

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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.

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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.

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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 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.

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