What happened on Monday July 31, 1961?

Here's what happened on July 31, 1961:

• Israel Reaches One Million Immigrants Milestone Israel celebrated a significant demographic milestone by welcoming its one millionth immigrant. The momentous occasion was symbolically marked by Mordechai and Rebecca Chizik from Brazil, who planted a tree at what was described as the largest immigrant absorption center in the world, representing growth, hope, and the nation's commitment to Jewish immigration.
• MLB All-Star Game Ends in Rare Tie Due to Rain The 31st Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Fenway Park in Boston concluded in an unprecedented manner, ending in a 1-1 tie when heavy rain interrupted play in the 9th inning. This marked the first time in major league baseball history that an All-Star Game was stopped due to weather conditions before a winner could be determined.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from Jul. 31, 1961

Newspapers from Jul. 31, 1961

July 31, 1961 was a Monday and it was the 212th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 31, 1961 can also be written as 7/31/1961 in the US and as 31/7/1961 in UK and Europe.

July 31, 1961 in July 1961 calendar

Famous people born on July 31, 1961:

• Paul Duchesnay

  French Olympic ice dancer who competed with his sister Isabelle, winning a silver medal at the 1992 Albertville Winter Olympics in ice...

• David Kissinger

  American businessman and writer, son of renowned diplomat Henry Kissinger.

• Frank Gardner

  Prominent BBC security correspondent known for his extensive reporting on international affairs and terrorism, who was seriously wounded in...

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on July 31st

Famous people died on July 31, 1961:

• Herbert Jennings Rose

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on July 31st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 31, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1
3. Brook Benton - The Boll Weevil Song
4. Brenda Lee - Dum Dum
5. Del Shannon - Hats Off To Larry

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 31, 1961 was You Don't Know by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

1. Helen Shapiro - You Don't Know
2. Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
3. John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me
4. Petula Clark - Romeo
5. Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 31, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Brook Benton - The Boll Weevil Song
3. Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1
4. Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - The Switch-A-Roo
5. Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 31st is Leo.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 31, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 10:18 pm and setting at 11:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on July 31, 1961

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Someone born on July 31, 1961 is:

63 years 9 months old,

or 765 months and 14 days old,

or 3328 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23298 days old,

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

There are 78 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 31st 2025.

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

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

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