Friday June 30, 1961: on this day

June 30, 1961 was the 181st day of the year 1961, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Friday.

Is June 30, 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 June 30, 1961, who was born and died on June 30, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 30, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Quarter To Three by Gary U.S. Bonds), movies (e.g. A Woman Is a Woman, directed by Jean-Luc Godard), TV series (e.g. The Younger Generation) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 30th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 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

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June 30, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 30, 1961:

  • Explorer 12 fails to reach earth orbit.

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


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

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?

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

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Discover the planets positions on June 30th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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June 30, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 30, 1961 was Full Moon.

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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Who was born on June 30, 1961?


Famous people born on June 30, 1961:

  • Lynne Jolitz

    Known for her work on the 386BSD operating system.

  • Clive Nolan

    English musician, composer and producer.

  • Sharon Lawrence

    Actress.

  • Alex Benzie

    Scottish author; his first book, "the year's midnight", was published in 1995.

  • Karolyn Kirby

    Us beach volleyball player (goodwill-gold-94).

  • Roberto Ribaud
  • Pōhiva Tu‘i‘onetoa
  • Franco Fasano
  • Giampiero Peia
  • Juarez Sousa da Silva
  • Franck Mesnel
  • Priest

Whose famous birthday is on June 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 30th:

  • Marton Csokas
    Marton Csokas

    Marton csokas is a new zealand actor known for his roles in the lord of the rings and the equalizer.

  • Mike Tyson
    Mike Tyson

    American boxer and undisputed champion heavyweight 6/28/1985 after his first round defeat of michael spinks, an unbeaten opponent in...

  • Lizzy Caplan
    Lizzy Caplan

    American actress.

  • Vahina Giocante
    Vahina Giocante

    French actress, born in a swimming pool to an andalusian mother and a corsican dad.

  • Lena Horne
    Lena Horne

    American actress and singer with depth and character.

  • Susan Hayward
    Susan Hayward

    American actress who has appeared in more than 50 films over the course of 35 years.

  • Rupert Graves
    Rupert Graves

    Actor (damage.

  • Nancy Dussault
    Nancy Dussault

    She is an american singer, actress, and tv host.

  • Glenda Farrell
    Glenda Farrell

    Glenda Farrell was an American actress who appeared in over 30 films during the 1930s and 1940s.

  • Mark Waters
    Mark Waters

    American producer and director.

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June 30, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 8 months old,

or 752 months and 29 days old,

or 3274 weeks

or 22918 days old,

if you were born on June 30, 1961.

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

There are 93 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 30th 2024.

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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June 30, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 30, 1961:

  • Lee de Forest

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

  • Ersilio Menzani
  • Giovanni Petucco
  • Lucio Schirò

What famous deaths happened on June 30th?

Famous deaths on June 30th:

  • Gale Gordon
    Gale Gordon

    Gale gordon was an american actor known for his roles in television and radio, particularly for his work on the lucy show and here's lucy.

  • Margaux Hemingway
    Margaux Hemingway

    American actress, fashion model and member of a prominent family.

  • Phyllis Hyman
    Phyllis Hyman

    R&b/jazz singer (prime of my life), suicides around 45.

  • Buddy Hackett
    Buddy Hackett

    American comedian and actor (d. 2003).

  • Harve Presnell
    Harve Presnell

    American actor and singer, with a rich baritone.

  • Virginia Brown Faire
    Virginia Brown Faire

    Actress (lonesome trail temptress).

  • Bessie Barriscale
    Bessie Barriscale

    Actress (plain jane show folks).

  • Kafi Hassan

    Pioneering playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.

  • Ceci Estella

    Esteemed scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of genetics.

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June 30, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 30, 1961:

  • Independence Day in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  • First Martyrs of the See of Rome.

Observances on June 30, 1961:

  • International Asteroid Day
  • International Day of Parliamentarism
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June 30, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 30, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 26th and July 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

June 30, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 30, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 26th and July 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Quarter To Three
  2. - Raindrops
  3. - Moody River
  4. - Tossin' And Turnin'
  5. - 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.

June 30, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 30, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 26th and July 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Runaway
  2. - Temptation
  3. - Hello Mary Lou / Travelin' Man
  4. - Well I Ask You
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week June 26th and July 2nd.

June 30, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 30, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 26th and July 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Every Beat Of My Heart
  2. - Tossin' And Turnin'
  3. - Stand By Me
  4. - I Don't Mind
  5. - Raindrops

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June 30, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 30, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

A Woman Is a Woman

A Woman Is a Woman

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jean-Luc Godard

Starring: Anna Karina, Jean-Claude Brialy, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Henri Attal

Country: United States of America

Striped Trip

Striped Trip

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Vladimir Fetin

Starring: Aleksey Gribov, Ivan Dmitriev, Margarita Nazarova, Evgeniy Leonov

Fanny

Fanny

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Joshua Logan

Starring: Leslie Caron, Maurice Chevalier, Charles Boyer, Horst Buchholz

Flame in the Streets

Flame in the Streets

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Roy Ward Baker

Starring: John Mills, Sylvia Syms, Brenda de Banzie, Earl Cameron

The Colossus of Rhodes

The Colossus of Rhodes

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Sergio Leone

Starring: Rory Calhoun, Lea Massari, Georges Marchal, Conrado San Martín

June 30, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 30, 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:

The Younger Generation

The Younger Generation

Release year: 1961

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

June 30, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 30, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Last Of The Just by Andre Schwarz-Bart

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Andre Schwarz-Bart's The Last of the Just was published in 16 languages and won the prestigious Prix Goncourt. It is widely considered the greatest Holocaust novel.

The Sixth Man by Jess Stearn

The Sixth Man

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

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird

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To Kill A Mockingbird, the unforgettable story of a Southern childhood and the conscience crisis that rocked it became a bestseller immediately and was critically acclaimed when it was published for the first time in 1960.

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall by Gayelord Hauser

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall

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Mirror, Mirror On The Wall: A Call to Beauty by Gayelord Houser

Music Of The Spheres by Guy Murchie

Music Of The Spheres

By:

This popular-level account of the material universe begins with the solar system, and continues all the way to where the line is between matter and nonmatter. It explains with astonishing clarity a large portion of the material universe.

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Who was the US President on June 30, 1961?

On June 30, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 30, 1961?

On June 30, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on June 30, 1961?

On June 30, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about June 30th?

June 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th day of the month of June. 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 June 30th, such as:

  • 2019 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: 23 people were killed by four humvees loaded with explosives and controlled by suicide bombers in kandahar province. the taliban claimed that 57 people were killed.
  • 2018 - 2017-18 iranian protests
  • 2017 - Five suicide bombers and other militants attack the lebanese armed forces in an attack on two syrian refugee camps near the syrian border. according to the army, a girl was killed by one of the suicide attacks. seven soldiers were also injured in the attack. 350 people were also detained, including many isil officials.

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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 June 1961?

June 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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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