What happened on Friday June 30, 1961?

Here's what happened on June 30, 1961:

• Death of Radio Pioneer Dr. Lee De Forest Dr. Lee De Forest, a pioneering inventor who played a crucial role in the development of radio technology, passed away at the age of 87. Known as the 'Father of Radio', De Forest invented the Audion vacuum tube, which was fundamental to the development of electronic communication and broadcasting technologies.
• Explorer 12 Satellite Launch Failure NASA's Explorer 12 satellite mission encountered a critical failure and did not successfully reach Earth orbit. This setback was part of the early space exploration efforts during the Cold War era, highlighting the challenges of emerging space technology.
• Historic Professional Wrestling Event in Chicago A record-breaking professional wrestling event was held at Comiskey Park in Chicago, drawing an impressive crowd of 38,622 fans. This event marked a significant moment in the history of professional wrestling, demonstrating the growing popularity and spectacle of the sport.

Events in 1961

June 30, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 30, 1961

Newspapers from Jun. 30, 1961

June 30, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 181st day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 30, 1961 can also be written as 6/30/1961 in the US and as 30/6/1961 in UK and Europe.

June 30, 1961 in June 1961 calendar

Famous people died on June 30, 1961:

• Lee de Forest

  American inventor, invented the audion tube (b. 1873).

• Lucio Schirò
• Ersilio Menzani

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on June 30th

June 30, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 30, 1961 was Quarter To Three by Gary U.S. Bonds, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

1. Gary U.S. Bonds - Quarter To Three
2. Dee Clark - Raindrops
3. Pat Boone - Moody River
4. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
5. Ricky Nelson - Travelin' Man

June 30, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 30, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

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

June 30, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 30, 1961 was Every Beat Of My Heart by Pips, according to the music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

1. Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart
2. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
3. Ben E. King - Stand By Me
4. James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Don't Mind
5. Dee Clark - Raindrops

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 30th is Cancer.

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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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

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June 30, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 30, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 30, 1961 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 30, 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 June 30, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 09:33 pm and setting at 09:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 28, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jul 27, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on June 30, 1961

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Someone born on June 30, 1961 is:

63 years 10 months old,

or 766 months and 14 days old,

or 3332 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23329 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 30, 1961?

There are 47 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 30, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 30, 1961.

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