What happened on Wednesday May 24, 1961?

Here's what happened on May 24, 1961:

• Freedom Riders Arrested in Mississippi As part of the American civil rights movement, a group of Freedom Riders were arrested in Jackson, Mississippi, for 'disturbing the peace' after peacefully disembarking from their bus. This event highlighted the racial tensions and systemic discrimination prevalent in the Southern United States during the early 1960s.
• Cyprus Joins the Council of Europe Cyprus was admitted to the Council of Europe, marking a significant diplomatic milestone in the young nation's international integration and recognition following its independence from British colonial rule.
• NASA Explorer 12 Mission Failure NASA's Explorer 12 satellite mission failed to reach Earth orbit, representing a setback in the agency's early space research and ionosphere exploration efforts during the height of the Space Race.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from May. 24, 1961

Newspapers from May. 24, 1961

May 24, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 144th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 24, 1961 can also be written as 5/24/1961 in the US and as 24/5/1961 in UK and Europe.

May 24, 1961 in May 1961 calendar

Famous people born on May 24, 1961:

• Drew Carey

  American comedian, actor, and television host, best known for hosting 'The Price is Right' and starring in the sitcom 'The Drew Carey Show'.

• Ilaria Alpi

  Italian journalist tragically killed by terrorists in Somalia on March 20, 1994, known for her courageous reporting.

• Mark Bedford
• Maria Rosa Quario

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on May 24th

Famous people died on May 24, 1961:

• Jacob Preus

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on May 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 24, 1961 was Mother-In-Law by Ernie K-Doe, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

1. Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
2. Del Shannon - Runaway
3. Shep and the Limelites - Daddy's Home
4. Gene McDaniels - A Hundred Pounds Of Clay
5. Ricky Nelson - Travelin' Man

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 24, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

1. The Marcels - Blue Moon
2. The Temperance Seven - You're Driving Me Crazy
3. Floyd Cramer - On The Rebound
4. Elvis Presley - Wooden Heart
5. Bobby Vee - More Than I Can Say / Staying In

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 24, 1961 was Mother-In-Law by Ernie K-Doe, according to the music chart for the week May 22nd and May 28th.

1. Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
2. The Shirelles - Mama Said
3. Maxine Brown - Funny
4. Shep And The Limelites - Daddy's Home
5. Junior Parker - Driving Wheel

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 24th is Gemini.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 24, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 02:26 pm and setting at 03:04 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on May 24, 1961

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Someone born on May 24, 1961 is:

63 years 11 months old,

or 767 months and 20 days old,

or 3338 weeks

or 23366 days old,

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

There are 10 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 24th 2025.

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

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

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