What happened on Monday July 24, 1961?

Here's what happened on July 24, 1961:

• Tsar Bomba Nuclear Test The Soviet Union conducted a historic nuclear test of the Tsar Bomba, the most powerful nuclear device ever created, with an estimated yield of 50 megatons, demonstrating the extreme destructive potential of nuclear weapons during the Cold War.
• First Commercial Plane Hijacking to Cuba A pivotal moment in aviation history occurred when a US commercial plane was hijacked to Cuba, marking the beginning of a troubling trend of aircraft hijackings during the Cold War era.
• Eastern Airlines Flight 202 Hijacking Eastern Airlines Flight 202 was hijacked shortly after takeoff from Miami to Tampa by Wilfred Roman Oquendo, a Cuban-born individual, representing an early instance of politically motivated aircraft hijacking.
• Roger Maris' Remarkable Baseball Performance Roger Maris achieved an extraordinary feat by hitting 4 home runs during a single doubleheader, showcasing his exceptional batting skills and athletic prowess.
• Edwin Newman Joins Today Show Edwin Newman, a renowned journalist and broadcaster, became a news anchor for NBC's Today Show, marking a significant moment in television news journalism.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from Jul. 24, 1961

Newspapers from Jul. 24, 1961

July 24, 1961 was a Monday and it was the 205th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 24, 1961 can also be written as 7/24/1961 in the US and as 24/7/1961 in UK and Europe.

July 24, 1961 in July 1961 calendar

Famous people born on July 24, 1961:

• Woody Harrelson

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• Martin Gore

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• Pietro Leemann
• Mario Mauro
• Cate Tiernan
• Kerry Dixon

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on July 24th

Famous people died on July 24, 1961:

• Giovanni Oreste Villa
• Felicetto Giuliante

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on July 24th

July 24, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 24, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Brook Benton - The Boll Weevil Song
3. Gary U.S. Bonds - Quarter To Three
4. Arthur Lyman Group - Yellow Bird
5. Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1

July 24, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 24, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

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 24, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 24, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Brook Benton - The Boll Weevil Song
3. Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1
4. Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart
5. James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Don't Mind

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 24th 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 24, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 24, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 05:14 pm and setting at 03:22 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 24, 1961

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Someone born on July 24, 1961 is:

63 years 8 months old,

or 764 months and 30 days old,

or 3326 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23284 days old,

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

There are 92 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 24, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 24, 1961.

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