What happened on Saturday July 29, 1961?

Here's what happened on July 29, 1961:

• Khrushchev Announces Nuclear Testing Resumption In a pivotal Cold War moment on July 29, 1961, Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev secretly met with nuclear scientists and announced the Soviet Union's decision to end the nuclear testing moratorium that had been in place since 1958. This decision significantly escalated Cold War tensions and marked a critical point in the nuclear arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union.
• Philadelphia Phillies Begin Historic Losing Streak On July 29, 1961, the Philadelphia Phillies began an unprecedented and infamous losing streak, losing the first of what would become 23 consecutive games—a record of futility in Major League Baseball history.
• Wallis and Futuna Becomes French Overseas Territory On July 29, 1961, Wallis and Futuna Islands officially transitioned to become a French overseas territory, marking a significant moment in the region's colonial administrative history. This status granted the islands representation within the French governmental system while maintaining their unique cultural identity.
• Bob Dylan Involved in Car Accident On July 29, 1961, emerging folk musician Bob Dylan was injured in a car accident, an early incident in the life of what would become one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

Events in 1961

July 29, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 29, 1961

Newspapers from Jul. 29, 1961

July 29, 1961 was a Saturday and it was the 210th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 29, 1961 can also be written as 7/29/1961 in the US and as 29/7/1961 in UK and Europe.

July 29, 1961 in July 1961 calendar

Famous people died on July 29, 1961:

• Paul Deman
• Harry O. Hoyt

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on July 29th

July 29, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 29, 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 29, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 29, 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 29, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 29, 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 29th 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 29, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 29, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 29, 1961 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 29, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 09:40 pm and setting at 09:07 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on July 29, 1961

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Someone born on July 29, 1961 is:

63 years 9 months old,

or 765 months and 15 days old,

or 3328 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23300 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 29, 1961?

There are 76 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 29, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 29, 1961.

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