Saturday August 26, 1961: on this day

August 26, 1961 was a Saturday and it was the 238th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 1961 can also be written as 8/26/1961 in the US and as 26/8/1961 in UK and Europe.

August 26, 1961 in August 1961 calendar

Here's what happened on August 26, 1961:

• Official international hockey hall of fame opens in toronto, ontario, canada.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

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 26, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 26, 1961 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 26, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 08:11 pm and setting at 07:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Sep 24, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on August 26, 1961

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Famous people born on August 26, 1961:

• Daniel Lévi

  Algerian-french singer-songwriter and pianist (d. 2022).

• Rod Beckstrom

  Cybersecurity expert and former CEO of ICANN, known for his work in internet governance.

• Jeff Parrett

  Indianapolis, indiana -- pitcher (st.

• Ally Walker

  Actress.

• Jimmy Olander

  Palos verdes, california -- singer (diamond rio-meet in middle).

• Stefano Russo
• Bram Moolenaar
• Maria Teresa Bertuzzi
• Marco Dorigo
• Fahrudin Omerović
• Toni Pandolfo
• Rosapaeda
• Jorge Ferraresi

Whose famous birthday is on August 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 26th:

• Dylan O'Brien

  Dylan o'brien is an american actor known for his role in the tv series teen wolf and the maze runner film series.

• Macaulay Culkin

  Macaulay culkin is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as kevin mccallister in the home alone movies.

• Melissa McCarthy

  Melissa mccarthy is a renowned american comedian and actress known for her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and the heat.

• Chris Pine

  Chris pine is an american actor known for his roles in star trek, wonder woman, and into the woods.

• Keke Palmer

  Keke palmer is an american singer and actress known for her roles in films such as akeelah and the bee and hustlers, as well as her music...

• Evan Ross

  American actor.

• Christopher Isherwood

  British-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.

• Michael Jeter

  American actor and character actor who was openly gay, died march 30, 2003 from complications related to hiv/aids at his hollywood hills...

• Alison Steadman

  British actress.

• Mike Colter

  Mike colter is an american actor known for his role as luke cage in the marvel cinematic universe.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 1961?

There are 123 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 26, 1961.

Famous people died on August 26, 1961:

• Gail Russell

  Gail Russell was an American film actress known for her roles in classic movies of the 1940s and 1950s.

• Howard Percy Robertson
• Vittore Frigerio
• Vladimir Vladimirovič Sofronickij

What famous deaths happened on August 26th?

Famous deaths on August 26th:

• Lon Chaney

  American actor, known as the "man with a thousand faces", and most well-known for his horror films.

• Kay Francis

  Kay Francis was a popular American actress known for her roles in 1930s films.

• Dominick Dunne

  American writer.

• Ted Knight

  American actor, disc jockey, singer and puppeteer.

• Ramon Zamora

  Filipino martial arts actor (born in 1935).

• Charles Lindbergh

  American author and pilot, he is the most well-known hero of his time for his flight between new york city and paris on 20 mai 1927.

• Zinaida Portnova

  Soviet gymnast who won multiple Olympic medals.

• Tunis Willis

  American author known for his works on Southern culture and history.

• Maurion Leeuwenhoek

  Maurion Leeuwenhoek was a Dutch microbiologist and one of the first to observe and describe single-celled organisms using a microscope.

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Holidays on August 26, 1961:

• RC saints - St Zephyrinus, Saint Ninian, David Lewis (one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales)
• Namibia - Namibia Day or Heroes' Day
• Zanzibar - Sultan's Birthday

August 26, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 26, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 26, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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 26, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 1961 was You Don't Know by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 26, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 26, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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 26, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 26, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 26, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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