Monday May 29, 1961: on this day

May 29, 1961 was the 149th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 29, 1961 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 29, 1961, who was born and died on May 29, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 29, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Travelin' Man by Ricky Nelson), movies (e.g. The Last Sunset, directed by Robert Aldrich), TV series (e.g. St. Pauli - Landungsbrücken) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 29th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 29, 1961?


May 29, 1961 was a Monday and it was the 149th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 29, 1961 can also be written as 5/29/1961 in the US and as 29/5/1961 in UK and Europe.

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May 29, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 29, 1961:

  • The us department of agriculture officially begins its food stamp program.

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May 29, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 29th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 29, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on May 29th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 29, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 29, 1961 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 29, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:44 pm and setting at 06:06 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 1961 while the next full moon would come on May 30, 1961.

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Who was born on May 29, 1961?


Famous people born on May 29, 1961:

  • Melissa Etheridge
    Melissa Etheridge

    American singer, songwriter, and rock star.

  • Vladimir Kozlov

    Founder of the Kaspersky Lab.

  • Matthew Dowd

    American political commentator and strategist.

  • John Miceli

    American drummer (neverland express).

  • David Palmer

    Heavy metal drummer (abc / ac / dc).

  • Todd Boonstra in Minneapolis

    Minnesota, usa; cross country skier (olympics-1994).

  • Gregg Thompson
  • Iñaki Fernández

Whose famous birthday is on May 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 29th:

  • Cameron Boyce
    Cameron Boyce

    Cameron boyce was an american actor known for his roles in disney channel shows and movies, such as 'jessie' and 'descendants'.

  • Danny Elfman
    Danny Elfman

    Danny elfman is a composer known for his work on numerous film scores, including those for tim burton's movies such as 'batman' and 'edward...

  • Beatrice Lillie
    Beatrice Lillie

    Talented comedic actress and singer known for her wit and charm.

  • Melanie Brown
    Melanie Brown

    English actress and musician (spice girls).

  • Laura Bailey
    Laura Bailey

    Laura bailey is an american actress known for her work in voice acting, particularly for her roles in video games such as the last of us...

  • Annette Bening
    Annette Bening

    Annette bening is a highly acclaimed movie actress known for her roles in films such as american beauty, the kids are all right, and being...

  • Rupert Everett
    Rupert Everett

    He is a british homosexual actor.

  • Riley Keough
    Riley Keough

    American daughter of a prominent family, she was the first grandchild of elvis presley's late father, danny keough.

  • Adrian Paul
    Adrian Paul

    British actor seen in "the highlanders" tv series.

  • Bob Hope
    Bob Hope

    An english comedian and entertainer, he is a star who is known for his quick-witted quips on current events and for his tours around the...

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May 29, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 10 months old,

or 754 months

or 3278 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22950 days old,

if you were born on May 29, 1961.

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

There are 61 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 29th 2024.

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

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

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May 29, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 29, 1961:

  • Uuno Kalervo Klami

    Composer dies at the age of 60.

  • Olga Visentini

What famous deaths happened on May 29th?

Famous deaths on May 29th:

  • Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper

    American actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".

  • Romy Schneider
    Romy Schneider

    Internationally known german actress.

  • Harvey Korman
    Harvey Korman

    American comedian and actor, who has performed on tv commercials and stage.

  • Mary Pickford
    Mary Pickford

    Canadian-american actress.

  • Gavin MacLeod
    Gavin MacLeod

    American actor best known for his roles in the tv series "the mary tyler moore show" (1970-1977) and "the love boat” (1977-87).

  • Betsy Palmer
    Betsy Palmer

    Betsy palmer was an american actress best known for her role as mrs.

  • Fanny Brice
    Fanny Brice

    American comedian, genius at caricature and humor.

  • Coral Browne
    Coral Browne

    Australian actress known for her work in theater, film, and television.

  • John Barrymore
    John Barrymore

    American minor actor claimed to be the unborn son of john barrymore.

  • Eugenie Besserer
    Eugenie Besserer

    Actress anna christie, madame x, dies at 65.

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May 29, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 29, 1961:

  • Memorial Day - This holiday honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
  • Nigeria: Democracy Day.
  • United Kingdom: Oak Apple Day.
  • Venezuela: Tree Day.
  • Argentina: Army Day.
  • Blessed Adhemar
  • Bahá'f Faith: Ascension of Bahá'u'llah.

Observances on May 29, 1961:

  • International Day of UN Peacekeepers

Saints celebrated on May 29, 1961:

  • Saint Theodosia
  • Saint Erwin
  • Saint Maximinus of Trier
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May 29, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 29, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 29th and June 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 29, 1961 was Travelin' Man by Ricky Nelson, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.

May 29, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 29, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 29th and June 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Travelin' Man
  2. - Daddy's Home
  3. - Running Scared
  4. - Mama Said
  5. - Mother-In-Law

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 29, 1961 was Surrender by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.

May 29, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 29, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 29th and June 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Surrender
  2. - Runaway
  3. - Frightened City
  4. - But I Do
  5. - More Than I Can Say / Staying In

May 29, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 29, 1961 was Stand By Me by Ben E. King, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.

May 29, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 29, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 29th and June 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Stand By Me
  2. - Mother-In-Law
  3. - Mama Said
  4. - Every Beat Of My Heart
  5. - Daddy's Home

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May 29, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 29, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Last Sunset

The Last Sunset

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Robert Aldrich

Starring: Rock Hudson, Kirk Douglas, Dorothy Malone, Joseph Cotten

Country: United States of America

Misty

Misty

Release year: 1961

Directed by: James B. Clark

Starring: David Ladd, Arthur O'Connell, Pam Smith, Anne Seymour

Wild in the Country

Wild in the Country

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Philip Dunne

Starring: Elvis Presley, Hope Lange, Tuesday Weld, Millie Perkins

The Deadly Companions

The Deadly Companions

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Sam Peckinpah

Starring: Maureen O'Hara, Brian Keith, Steve Cochran, Chill Wills

A Raisin in the Sun

A Raisin in the Sun

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Daniel Petrie

Starring: Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil, Ruby Dee, Diana Sands

Country: United States of America

May 29, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 29, 1961 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

St. Pauli - Landungsbrücken

St. Pauli - Landungsbrücken

Release year: 1961

Whispering Smith

Whispering Smith

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Leslie Fenton

Spotlight

Spotlight

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Tom McCarthy

Rob Roy

Rob Roy

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Michael Caton-Jones

Amelia

Amelia

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Mira Nair

May 29, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 29, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Profiles In Courage by John F. Kennedy

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John F. Kennedy's Profiles in Courage was written in 1955 by the junior senator of Massachusetts. It served as a clear call to all Americans.

Advise And Consent by Allen Drury

Advise And Consent

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Advice and Consent

A Journey To Matecumbe by Robert Lewis Taylor

A Journey To Matecumbe

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WITH ILLUSTRATIONS by JOSEPH PAPIN This book tells the story of an adventure that takes place from the Mississippi River to the Florida Keys.

Fate Is The Hunter by Ernest K. Gann

Fate Is The Hunter

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Ernest K. Gann's classic memoir gives an intimate and exciting account of the turbulent early days of commercial aviation. Gann takes you into the cockpit and recounts it in his unique style.

The Sixth Man by Jess Stearn

The Sixth Man

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"A shocking investigation into the spread of homosexuality throughout America"

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Who was the US President on May 29, 1961?

On May 29, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 29, 1961?

On May 29, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 29, 1961?

On May 29, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about May 29th?

May 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 29th, such as:

  • 2019 - T-series, an indian film production company and record label, has reached 100 million subscribers to its most-subscribed youtube channel.
  • 2018 - 2018 liege attack: three people are killed, including two officers from the belgian police, in liege. four officers were also injured in the shooting. police later killed the gunman who took a female hostage.
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi: philippine forces continue fighting maute militants for marawi.

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What happened in 1961?

1961 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Houston Oilers beat LA Chargers 24-16 in AFL championship game
  • Russia introduces a new ruble worth $1.11
  • Supremes signed with Motown Records

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What was the calendar for May 1961?

May 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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Monday May 29, 1961