What happened on Tuesday July 25, 1961?

Here's what happened on July 25, 1961:

• Kennedy's Berlin Crisis Speech During the height of the Cold War, President John F. Kennedy delivered a critical speech emphasizing NATO's commitment to Berlin, declaring that any Soviet attack on Berlin would be considered an attack on the entire NATO alliance. This speech was a pivotal moment in Cold War tensions, signaling the United States' unwavering stance against Soviet aggression.
• Ireland's First European Economic Community Application Ireland made history by submitting the first-ever application to join the European Economic Community (EEC), a significant step in the country's international economic and political engagement.
• Alliance for Progress Establishment The United States founded the Alliance for Progress, a diplomatic and economic initiative aimed at fostering cooperation and development in Latin America during the Cold War era.
• Roger Maris' Home Run Performance New York Yankees' Roger Maris achieved a remarkable feat by hitting four home runs during a double header against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium, showcasing his exceptional batting skills and contributing to baseball history.
• First MLB All-Star Game Tie At Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, the Major League Baseball All-Star Game experienced its first-ever tie when the game was stopped in the 9th inning due to rain. This unique event remained the only tie in MLB All-Star Game history until 2002.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from Jul. 25, 1961

Newspapers from Jul. 25, 1961

July 25, 1961 was a Tuesday and it was the 206th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 25, 1961 can also be written as 7/25/1961 in the US and as 25/7/1961 in UK and Europe.

July 25, 1961 in July 1961 calendar

Famous people born on July 25, 1961:

• Katherine Kelly Lang

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• Katherine Kelly Lang in Los Angeles

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• Dave Penny
• Darren Star

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on July 25th

Famous people died on July 25, 1961:

• Emilio de la Forest de Divonne
• Nescio
• Siro Persichelli

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on July 25th

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

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

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 25, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 06:18 pm and setting at 04:22 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 25, 1961

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Someone born on July 25, 1961 is:

63 years 9 months old,

or 765 months and 19 days old,

or 3329 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23304 days old,

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

There are 72 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 25th 2025.

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

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

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