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see horoscope and birth chart for August 29, 1961What happened on Tuesday August 29, 1961?
About August 29th, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: João Goulart assumed the presidency of Brazil after Jânio Quadros unexpectedly resigned. This marked a significant moment in Brazilian political history, as Goulart represented a more left-leaning political approach compared to his predecessor. His presidency would be characterized by progressive reforms and ultimately end with a military coup in 1964.
- Day of the week: August 29th, 1961 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Wooden Heart by Joe Dowell
- #1 UK song: Johnny Remember Me by John Leyton
- Popular movie: El Cid directed by Anthony Mann
More about August 29th, 1961? See below for more news and curiosities on August 29th, 1961.
Table of contents
- August 29, 1961: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 29, 1961?
- Who was born on August 29, 1961?
- August 29, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- August 29, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 29, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 29, 1961?
- Back in 1961
August 29, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 29, 1961:
- Political Transition in Brazil João Goulart assumed the presidency of Brazil after Jânio Quadros unexpectedly resigned. This marked a significant moment in Brazilian political history, as Goulart represented a more left-leaning political approach compared to his predecessor. His presidency would be characterized by progressive reforms and ultimately end with a military coup in 1964.
August 29, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 29, 1961?
August 29, 1961 was a Tuesday and it was the 241st day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 29, 1961 can also be written as 8/29/1961 in the US and as 29/8/1961 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 29, 1961?
Famous people born on August 29, 1961:
- Jennifer Coolidge
Renowned American actress famous for comedic roles in films like 'American Pie' and TV series 'Legally Blonde'.
- Rebecca De Mornay
Acclaimed American actress best known for her roles in 'The Hand That Rocks the Cradle' and 'Risky Business'.
- Cássio Gabus Mendes
August 29, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 29, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 28th and September 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 29, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 29, 1961 was Wooden Heart by Joe Dowell, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.
- Joe Dowell - Wooden Heart
- Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
- The Highwaymen - Michael
- Mar-Keys - Last Night
- Ral Donner - You Don't Know What You've Got (Until You Lose It)
August 29, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 29, 1961 was Johnny Remember Me by John Leyton, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.
- John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me
- Shirley Bassey - Reach For The Stars / Climb Ev'ry Mountain
- Helen Shapiro - You Don't Know
- Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
- Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise
August 29, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 29, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.
- Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
- Bobby Bland - Don't Cry No More
- Mar-Keys - Last Night
- The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra - My True Story
- Freddy King - San-Ho-Zay
August 29, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 29th is Virgo.
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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 29, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 29, 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 birthAugust 29, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 29, 1961 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 29, 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 29, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 09:24 pm and setting at 11:25 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 29, 1961
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Someone born on August 29, 1961 is:
63 years 8 months old,
or 764 months and 15 days old,
or 3324 weeks and 1 day old,
or 23269 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 29, 1961?
There are 107 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 29th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 29, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 29, 1961.
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