What happened on Saturday June 24, 1961?

Here's what happened on June 24, 1961:

• Kennedy Directs Space Program Unification President John F. Kennedy publicly reveals his directive to Vice President Lyndon Johnson to consolidate and streamline U.S. satellite and space exploration programs, a critical strategic move during the Cold War space race.
• Iraq's Territorial Ambitions Iraq publicly declares territorial claims over Kuwait, signaling early tensions in Middle Eastern geopolitics that would later escalate into significant regional conflicts.
• Beatles Record Early Song The Beatles record the song 'If You Love Me Baby', an early recording that predates their international breakthrough, showcasing the band's developing musical style.
• Broadway Musical Closes in New York City The musical 'Happiest Girl in the World' concludes its run at the Martin Beck Theatre after 97 performances, marking the end of its relatively short Broadway engagement.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from Jun. 24, 1961

Newspapers from Jun. 24, 1961

June 24, 1961 was a Saturday and it was the 175th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 24, 1961 can also be written as 6/24/1961 in the US and as 24/6/1961 in UK and Europe.

June 24, 1961 in June 1961 calendar

Famous people born on June 24, 1961:

• Iain Glen

  Scottish actor known for winning the Silver Bear Award at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1990 for his role in 'Silent Scream',...

• Curt Smith

  English musician and producer, founding member of the popular band Tears for Fears, known for their significant contributions to the new...

• Bernie Nicholls

  NHL center who played for the Chicago Blackhawks, a professional ice hockey player from Haliburton.

• Thierry Jousse
• Hut Stricklin
• Rebecca Solnit

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on June 24th

Famous people died on June 24, 1961:

• Lanier Bartlett
• Andrea Corsini
• E. A. Mario

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on June 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 24, 1961 was Moody River by Pat Boone, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

1. Pat Boone - Moody River
2. Ricky Nelson - Travelin' Man
3. Gary U.S. Bonds - Quarter To Three
4. Ben E. King - Stand By Me
5. Dee Clark - Raindrops

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 24, 1961 was Surrender by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

1. Elvis Presley - Surrender
2. Del Shannon - Runaway
3. The Shadows - Frightened City
4. Clarence 'Frogman' Henry - But I Do
5. Bobby Vee - More Than I Can Say / Staying In

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 24, 1961 was Stand By Me by Ben E. King, according to the music chart for the week June 19th and June 25th.

1. Ben E. King - Stand By Me
2. Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart
3. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
4. James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Don't Mind
5. Brook Benton - The Boll Weevil Song

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 24th is Cancer.

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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 24, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 24, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 04:17 pm and setting at 03:13 am.

The previous full moon was on May 30, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on June 24, 1961

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Someone born on June 24, 1961 is:

63 years 10 months old,

or 766 months and 20 days old,

or 3333 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23335 days old,

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

There are 41 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 24th 2025.

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

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

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