What happened on Thursday August 31, 1961?

Here's what happened on August 31, 1961:

• Berlin Wall Construction Completed The construction of the Berlin Wall is finalized after an intense 18-day building period, symbolizing the physical and ideological division between East and West Germany during the Cold War. This concrete barrier would become a powerful symbol of the Iron Curtain and the geopolitical tensions between the Soviet bloc and the Western powers.
• Soviet Union Resumes Nuclear Testing The Soviet Union officially ends its three-year moratorium on nuclear testing, announcing plans to resume nuclear weapon detonations. This decision significantly escalates Cold War tensions and marks a critical moment in the nuclear arms race between the USSR and the United States.
• Amsterdam National Ballet Established The Amsterdam National Ballet is officially formed, marking an important milestone in the Netherlands' cultural and performing arts landscape. This institution would go on to become a significant contributor to European classical and contemporary dance.

Events in 1961

August 31, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 31, 1961

Newspapers from Aug. 31, 1961

August 31, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 1961 can also be written as 8/31/1961 in the US and as 31/8/1961 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 1961 in August 1961 calendar

Famous people born on August 31, 1961:

• Lisa Waltz

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on August 31st

Famous people died on August 31, 1961:

• Roberto Ciaramella

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on August 31st

August 31, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1961 was Wooden Heart by Joe Dowell, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

1. Joe Dowell - Wooden Heart
2. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
3. The Highwaymen - Michael
4. Mar-Keys - Last Night
5. Ral Donner - You Don't Know What You've Got (Until You Lose It)

August 31, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 1961 was Johnny Remember Me by John Leyton, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

1. John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me
2. Shirley Bassey - Reach For The Stars / Climb Ev'ry Mountain
3. Helen Shapiro - You Don't Know
4. Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
5. Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise

August 31, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Bobby Bland - Don't Cry No More
3. Mar-Keys - Last Night
4. The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra - My True Story
5. Freddy King - San-Ho-Zay

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 31, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 31, 1961 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 August 31, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 10:36 pm and setting at 01:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Sep 24, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on August 31, 1961

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Someone born on August 31, 1961 is:

63 years 8 months old,

or 764 months and 14 days old,

or 3323 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23267 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 1961?

There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 31, 1961.

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