What happened on Monday August 28, 1961?

Here's what happened on August 28, 1961:

• March on Washington for Civil Rights On August 28, 1961, approximately 250,000 civil rights activists gathered in Washington, D.C., in a massive demonstration to advocate for comprehensive civil rights legislation pending before Congress. This peaceful assembly was a powerful display of solidarity and a critical moment in the Civil Rights Movement, applying significant public pressure for legal and social reforms to address racial inequality.
• Motown's First #1 Hit: 'Please Mr. Postman' On August 28, 1961, Motown Records achieved a significant milestone when 'Please Mr. Postman' by The Marvelettes became the record label's first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This moment marked a pivotal point in the rise of Motown's influence on American popular music, showcasing the emerging sound of Detroit's groundbreaking record label.

Events in 1961

August 28, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 28, 1961

Newspapers from Aug. 28, 1961

August 28, 1961 was a Monday and it was the 240th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 28, 1961 can also be written as 8/28/1961 in the US and as 28/8/1961 in UK and Europe.

August 28, 1961 in August 1961 calendar

Famous people born on August 28, 1961:

• Deepak Tijori

  Prominent Bollywood director and actor known for his contributions to Indian cinema in the 1990s and 2000s.

• Jennifer Coolidge

  Renowned American actress famous for comedic roles in films like 'American Pie' and TV series 'The White Lotus'.

• Tom Ford

  Internationally acclaimed fashion designer, film director, and former creative director of Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent.

• Yolanda Adams

  Grammy Award-winning gospel and contemporary Christian music singer, known for her powerful vocals.

• Kim Appleby

  English pop singer and actress, famous as part of the duo Mel and Kim in the 1980s.

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on August 28th

Famous people died on August 28, 1961:

• Beppo Levi
• Nunzio La Farina

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on August 28th

August 28, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 1961 was Wooden Heart by Joe Dowell, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

1. Joe Dowell - Wooden Heart
2. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
3. The Highwaymen - Michael
4. Mar-Keys - Last Night
5. Ral Donner - You Don't Know What You've Got (Until You Lose It)

August 28, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 1961 was Johnny Remember Me by John Leyton, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

1. John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me
2. Shirley Bassey - Reach For The Stars / Climb Ev'ry Mountain
3. Helen Shapiro - You Don't Know
4. Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
5. Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise

August 28, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Bobby Bland - Don't Cry No More
3. Mar-Keys - Last Night
4. The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra - My True Story
5. Freddy King - San-Ho-Zay

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th 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 28, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 28, 1961 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 28, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 09:24 pm and setting at 10:18 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Sep 24, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on August 28, 1961

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Someone born on August 28, 1961 is:

63 years 8 months old,

or 764 months and 16 days old,

or 3324 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23270 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 28, 1961?

There are 106 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 28, 1961.

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