What happened on Friday August 25, 1961?

Here's what happened on August 25, 1961:

• Resignation of Brazilian President Jânio Quadros President Jânio Quadros unexpectedly resigned after serving just seven months in power, triggering a significant political crisis in Brazil. His abrupt departure created substantial instability in the Brazilian political landscape and set the stage for the subsequent military coup in 1964, which would dramatically reshape the country's governance for two decades.

Events in 1961

August 25, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 25, 1961

Newspapers from Aug. 25, 1961

August 25, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 237th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 25, 1961 can also be written as 8/25/1961 in the US and as 25/8/1961 in UK and Europe.

August 25, 1961 in August 1961 calendar

Famous people born on August 25, 1961:

• Billy Ray Cyrus

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• Laurent Cabasso

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on August 25th

Famous people died on August 25, 1961:

• Morris Travers

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on August 25th

August 25, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 25, 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 25, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 25, 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 25, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 25, 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 25th 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 25, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 25, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 25, 1961 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 25, 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 25, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:31 pm and setting at 06:41 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 25, 1961

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Someone born on August 25, 1961 is:

63 years 8 months old,

or 764 months and 19 days old,

or 3324 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23273 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 25, 1961?

There are 103 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 25, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 25, 1961.

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