Sunday June 04, 1961: on this day

June 04, 1961 was the 155th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is June 04, 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 04, 1961, who was born and died on June 04, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 04, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Travelin' Man by Ricky Nelson), movies (e.g. The Last Sunset, directed by Robert Aldrich), TV series (e.g. St. Pauli - Landungsbrücken) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 4th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 04, 1961?


June 04, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 155th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 04, 1961 can also be written as 6/4/1961 in the US and as 4/6/1961 in UK and Europe.

June 04, 1961 in June 1961 calendar

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June 04, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 04, 1961:

  • Mary lena faulk wins lpga western golf open
  • Vienna summit: john f. kennedy and nikita khrushchev meet during 2 days in vienna. they discuss nuclear tests, disarmament and germany.
  • Cold war: in the vienna summit, the soviet premier nikita khrushchev sparks the berlin crisis by threatening to sign a separate peace treaty with east germany and ending american, british and french access to east berlin.

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June 04, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 4th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 04, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 04, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on June 4th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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June 04, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 04, 1961 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 04, 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 04, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 12:27 am and setting at 12:27 pm.

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

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Who was born on June 04, 1961?


Famous people born on June 04, 1961:

  • Joakim Boni

    Former Prime Minister of Burkina Faso.

  • El Debarge

    El debarge is an r&b singer known for his smooth vocals and hits like 'rhythm of the night' and 'who's johnny'.

  • Ferenc Gyurcsány

    Hungarian politician and businessman, 6th prime minister of hungary.

  • Francisco Garzon

    Spanish train driver, responsible for a derailment near santiago de compostela.

  • Sam Harris

    Stage actor.

  • Lawrence Lessig

    Educator.

  • Cathy Marino

    Lpga golfer.

  • Olivier Widmaier Picasso
  • Véronique Biefnot
  • Gian Luca Gregori
  • Richard N. Gladstein
  • Dani Kouyate
  • Julie White

Whose famous birthday is on June 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 4th:

  • Angelina Jolie
    Angelina Jolie

    The buff heroine of lara croft's videogame character, an american actress who is known for being a bit off-beat in her performances as lara...

  • Mackenzie Ziegler
    Mackenzie Ziegler

    Mackenzie ziegler is a dancer known for her appearances on the reality show dance moms and for her successful career as a singer and...

  • Russell Brand
    Russell Brand

    An actor, comedian, author, and radio host from england.

  • Noah Wyle
    Noah Wyle

    American actor.

  • John McCormack
    John McCormack

    John mccormack was an irish tenor renowned for his performances of operatic and popular songs.

  • Izabella Scorupco
    Izabella Scorupco

    Polish-swedish singer and actress.

  • Ruth Westheimer
    Ruth Westheimer

    Dr. ruth, a german-american psychosexual therapist, is well-known.

  • Scott Wolf
    Scott Wolf

    American actor.

  • Bruce Dern
    Bruce Dern

    American actor, who has been acting in movies since 1960.

  • Mollie King
    Mollie King

    British singer (the saturdays).

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June 04, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 10 months old,

or 754 months and 23 days old,

or 3281 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22973 days old,

if you were born on June 04, 1961.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 04, 1961?

There are 39 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 4th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 04, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 04, 1961.

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June 04, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 04, 1961:

  • Chester Bernard

    Known for his contributions to the field of organizational theory and management.

  • William Astbury
  • Helen Stratton
  • Alice Voinescu

What famous deaths happened on June 4th?

Famous deaths on June 4th:

  • Massimo Troisi
    Massimo Troisi

    Italian film director and actor, il postino (the postman), won five oscar nominations, including the best picture and he, the nomination for...

  • Josephine Hutchinson
    Josephine Hutchinson

    American actress (d. 1998).

  • Sonny Tufts
    Sonny Tufts

    Actor (atomic blonde 7 year itch), is killed at 58.

  • Sulochana Latkar
    Sulochana Latkar

    Indian actress (b. 1928).

  • Evelyn Brent
    Evelyn Brent

    Actress (nitwits.

  • Reinhard Heydrich

    German nazi ss chief, himmler.

  • Giacomo Casanova

    Italian adventurer and historian who is often referred to as the greatest of historical lovers.

  • Shirley Povich

    Renowned sports journalist known for his work in The Washington Post.

  • Casanova de Seingalt

    Casanova de Seingalt was an Italian adventurer, diplomat, and writer, known for his numerous amorous exploits.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on June 4th

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June 04, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 04, 1961:

  • Feast day of St Francis Caracciolo.
  • Feast day of Saint Petrock of Cornwall.
  • United States - Pentecost in 2006
  • Hong Kong - Tiananmen Square Protest of 1989 memorial day.
  • Finland - National flag day of the Finnish Defence Forces (on Mannerheim's birthday).
  • Tonga - National Day.
  • International Innocent Child Abuse Victim Day.

Observances on June 04, 1961:

  • International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
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June 04, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 04, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 29th and June 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


June 04, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 04, 1961 was Travelin' Man by Ricky Nelson, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.

June 04, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 04, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 29th and June 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Travelin' Man
  2. - Daddy's Home
  3. - Running Scared
  4. - Mama Said
  5. - Mother-In-Law

June 04, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 04, 1961 was Surrender by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.

June 04, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 04, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 29th and June 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Surrender
  2. - Runaway
  3. - Frightened City
  4. - But I Do
  5. - More Than I Can Say / Staying In

June 04, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 04, 1961 was Stand By Me by Ben E. King, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 29th and June 4th.

June 04, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 04, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 29th and June 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Stand By Me
  2. - Mother-In-Law
  3. - Mama Said
  4. - Every Beat Of My Heart
  5. - Daddy's Home

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June 04, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 04, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Last Sunset

The Last Sunset

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Robert Aldrich

Starring: Rock Hudson, Kirk Douglas, Dorothy Malone, Joseph Cotten

Country: United States of America

Misty

Misty

Release year: 1961

Directed by: James B. Clark

Starring: David Ladd, Arthur O'Connell, Pam Smith, Anne Seymour

Wild in the Country

Wild in the Country

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Philip Dunne

Starring: Elvis Presley, Hope Lange, Tuesday Weld, Millie Perkins

The Deadly Companions

The Deadly Companions

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Sam Peckinpah

Starring: Maureen O'Hara, Brian Keith, Steve Cochran, Chill Wills

A Raisin in the Sun

A Raisin in the Sun

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Daniel Petrie

Starring: Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil, Ruby Dee, Diana Sands

Country: United States of America

June 04, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 04, 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:

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

Amelia

Amelia

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Mira Nair

June 04, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 04, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Reality In Advertising by Rosser Reeves

Reality In Advertising

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Rarely has an advertising book caused such a stir as this amazing account of the principles behind successful advertising. Reality in Advertising, published in 1961, was listed for several weeks.

Don'T Tell Alfred by Nancy Mitford

Don'T Tell Alfred

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Fanny, the quiet observant narrator of Nancy Mitford’s two most famous novels, takes center stage in this hilarious comedy. Fanny Wincham was last seen as a young girl in The Pursuit of Love and Love.

Pomp And Circumstance by Noel Coward

Pomp And Circumstance

By:

The first novel by the author, a hilarious comedy with absurd dialogue and bizarre situations. This is a wonderfully funny story about the manners and customs of a tropical island.

A Journey To Matecumbe by Robert Lewis Taylor

A Journey To Matecumbe

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WITH ILLUSTRATIONS by JOSEPH PAPIN This book tells the story of an adventure that takes place from the Mississippi River to the Florida Keys.

The Frog Pond by Joyce MacIver

The Frog Pond

By:

The Frog Pond

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Who was the US President on June 04, 1961?

On June 04, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 04, 1961?

On June 04, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on June 04, 1961?

On June 04, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about June 4th?

June 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th 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 4th, such as:

  • 2019 - Carnival corporation & plc, a british-american cruise operator, was fined $20 million for environmental violations.
  • 2018 - Seven people were killed in a suicide bombing attack at a kabul gathering of clerics during the war in afghanistan (2001-present). the religious group had previously issued a fatwa against suicide-bombings.
  • 2017 - June 2017 london attack: explosions can be heard near london bridge in the early hours of sunday morning. these explosions are believed to have been controlled police explosions. (metro) the attack left at least seven people dead and 48 others injured. officials claim that the police killed the attackers. (the washington post).

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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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Sunday June 4, 1961