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see horoscope and birth chart for June 26, 1961What happened on Monday June 26, 1961?
About June 26th, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: U.S. President John F. Kennedy and Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev meet at the Vienna summit, engaging in critical discussions about the escalating Berlin Crisis. This high-stakes diplomatic encounter represented a pivotal moment in Cold War tensions, with both leaders attempting to navigate the complex geopolitical landscape of divided Germany and Berlin.
- Day of the week: June 26th, 1961 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Quarter To Three by Gary U.S. Bonds
- #1 UK song: Runaway by Del Shannon
- Popular movie: El Cid directed by Anthony Mann
More about June 26th, 1961? See below for more news and curiosities on June 26th, 1961.
Table of contents
- June 26, 1961: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was June 26, 1961?
- Who was born on June 26, 1961?
- June 26, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- June 26, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- June 26, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 26, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on June 26, 1961?
- Back in 1961
June 26, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 26, 1961:
- Kennedy-Khrushchev Vienna Summit U.S. President John F. Kennedy and Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev meet at the Vienna summit, engaging in critical discussions about the escalating Berlin Crisis. This high-stakes diplomatic encounter represented a pivotal moment in Cold War tensions, with both leaders attempting to navigate the complex geopolitical landscape of divided Germany and Berlin.
- Death of Carl Jung Carl Jung, the renowned Swiss psychiatrist and founder of analytical psychology, passes away in Zurich at the age of 85. His groundbreaking work on psychological archetypes, collective unconscious, and personality theory profoundly influenced modern psychology and understanding of human behavior.
- First Public Jet Pack Demonstration Harold Graham performs the first public demonstration of a jet pack, successfully flying for 14 seconds and covering a distance of 150 feet. This groundbreaking moment represented a significant milestone in personal aviation technology and captured the public imagination about future transportation possibilities.
- Royal Wedding at York Minster Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, marries Katharine Worsley at York Minster in a historic ceremony. This wedding was particularly significant as it was the first royal wedding at the cathedral since King Richard III married Philippa of Hainault 633 years earlier, marking a rare and memorable event in British royal history.
June 26, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was June 26, 1961?
June 26, 1961 was a Monday and it was the 177th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 26, 1961 can also be written as 6/26/1961 in the US and as 26/6/1961 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on June 26, 1961?
Famous people born on June 26, 1961:
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- Gregory LeMond
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- Timur Bekmambetov
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- Maria Cristina Morelli
June 26, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
June 26, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 26, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 26th and July 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 26, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 26, 1961 was Quarter To Three by Gary U.S. Bonds, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.
- Gary U.S. Bonds - Quarter To Three
- Dee Clark - Raindrops
- Pat Boone - Moody River
- Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
- Ricky Nelson - Travelin' Man
June 26, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 26, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.
- Del Shannon - Runaway
- The Everly Brothers - Temptation
- Ricky Nelson - Hello Mary Lou / Travelin' Man
- Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
- Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise
June 26, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 26, 1961 was Every Beat Of My Heart by Pips, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.
- Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart
- Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
- Ben E. King - Stand By Me
- James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Don't Mind
- Dee Clark - Raindrops
June 26, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 26th 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 26, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 26, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Ox personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJune 26, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 26, 1961 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 26, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:30 pm and setting at 04:43 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 26, 1961
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Someone born on June 26, 1961 is:
63 years 10 months old,
or 766 months and 18 days old,
or 3333 weeks and 2 days old,
or 23333 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 26, 1961?
There are 43 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 26th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 26, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 26, 1961.
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