What happened on Monday May 29, 1961?

Here's what happened on May 29, 1961:

• US Food Stamp Program Launched The United States Department of Agriculture officially inaugurates the Food Stamp program, a significant social welfare initiative designed to provide nutritional assistance to low-income individuals and families.
• Melissa Etheridge - Rock Singer-Songwriter Melissa Etheridge, a prominent American rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for hit songs like 'Never Enough' and 'Come to My Window', who became an influential figure in LGBTQ+ and rock music scenes.
• Notable Births on May 29, 1961 Multiple notable individuals born on this date, including Melissa Etheridge (singer-songwriter), various musicians, a political strategist, and an Olympic cross-country skier.
• Gregory Williams - Educator and Designer Gregory Williams, an American educator and designer, notable for contributions in educational design and methodology.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from May. 29, 1961

Newspapers from 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.

May 29, 1961 in May 1961 calendar

Famous people born on May 29, 1961:

• Melissa Etheridge

  American singer, songwriter, and rock star.

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on May 29th

Famous people died on May 29, 1961:

• Olga Visentini

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on May 29th

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.

1. Ricky Nelson - Travelin' Man
2. Shep and the Limelites - Daddy's Home
3. Roy Orbison - Running Scared
4. The Shirelles - Mama Said
5. Ernie K-Doe - 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.

1. Elvis Presley - Surrender
2. Del Shannon - Runaway
3. The Shadows - Frightened City
4. Clarence 'Frogman' Henry - But I Do
5. Bobby Vee - 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 music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.

1. Ben E. King - Stand By Me
2. Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
3. The Shirelles - Mama Said
4. Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart
5. Shep And The Limelites - Daddy's Home

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

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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?

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

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Moon phase

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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Your place in the Universe on May 29, 1961

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Someone born on May 29, 1961 is:

63 years 11 months old,

or 767 months and 15 days old,

or 3337 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23361 days old,

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

There are 15 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 29th 2025.

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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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