What happened on Wednesday May 31, 1961?

Here's what happened on May 31, 1961:

• Republic of South Africa Established The South African Constitution of 1961 becomes effective, establishing the Republic of South Africa. The new republic remains outside the Commonwealth of Nations until 1 June 1994, when South Africa is returned to Commonwealth membership.
• School Integration Order in New Rochelle Judge Irving Kaufman issues a landmark order mandating the Board of Education of New Rochelle to integrate, contributing to the civil rights movement's progress in desegregating American schools.
• Kennedy-de Gaulle Diplomatic Meeting President John F. Kennedy visits French President Charles de Gaulle in Paris, France, engaging in high-level diplomatic discussions during the Cold War era.
• Benfica Wins European Cup Portuguese football club Benfica wins their 6th European Cup (now UEFA Champions League) in Bern, Switzerland, marking a significant achievement in European football history.
• Chuck Berry Opens Berryland Legendary rock and roll musician Chuck Berry opens his personal amusement park, Berryland, in Saint Louis, Missouri, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit beyond music.

Events in 1961

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

Magazines from May. 31, 1961

Newspapers from May. 31, 1961

May 31, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 151st day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 1961 can also be written as 5/31/1961 in the US and as 31/5/1961 in UK and Europe.

May 31, 1961 in May 1961 calendar

Famous people born on May 31, 1961:

• Lea Thompson

  American actress and director known for her iconic role in the 'Back to the Future' trilogy.

• Harry Enfield

  British comedian and actor famous for his satirical comedy sketches on 'Saturday Live' and the popular TV series 'Men Behaving Badly'.

• Patti Stanger

  Reality TV star best known for hosting 'The Millionaire Matchmaker' on Bravo, where she helped wealthy singles find romantic partners...

• Victoria Ruffo

  Mexican soap opera actress known for her prominent roles in telenovelas and her significant impact on Latin American television.

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on May 31st

Famous people died on May 31, 1961:

• Octave Meynier
• Michael Barne

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on May 31st

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 31, 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 31, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 31, 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 31st 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 31, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 31, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 09:53 pm and setting at 07:57 am.

The previous full moon was on May 30, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1961.

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Your place in the Universe on May 31, 1961

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Someone born on May 31, 1961 is:

63 years 11 months old,

or 767 months and 14 days old,

or 3337 weeks

or 23359 days old,

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

There are 17 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 31st 2025.

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

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

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