Sunday May 14, 1961: on this day
May 14, 1961 was the 134th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is May 14, 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 May 14, 1961, who was born and died on May 14, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 14, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Runaway by Del Shannon), movies (e.g. Clear Skies, directed by Grigoriy Chukhray), TV series (e.g. Whispering Smith) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 14th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 14, 1961?
- May 14, 1961: What happened on that day?
- May 14, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 14, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 14, 1961?
- May 14, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 14, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- May 14, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 14, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- May 14, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 14, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 14, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 14, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 14, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on May 14, 1961?
What day of the week was May 14, 1961?
May 14, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 14, 1961:
- Bus with first group of freedom riders bombed and burned in alabama, usa.
- Mickey wright wins lpga columbus golf open.
- American civil rights movement: the freedom riders bus is fire-bombed near anniston, alabama, and the civil rights protesters are beaten by an angry mob.
- Civil rights movement: a white mob twice attacks a freedom riders bus near anniston, alabama, before fire-bombing the bus and attacking the civil rights protesters who flee the burning vehicle.
May 14, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 14th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
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 14, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 14, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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May 14, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 14, 1961 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 14, 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 14, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:57 am and setting at 09:03 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 1961 while the next full moon would come on May 30, 1961.
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Famous people born on May 14, 1961:
- Tim Roth
British actor of irish heritage (his father, "na(c), smith", was born in new-york).
- Siobhan Fallon Hogan
Siobhan fallon hogan is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as men in black, forrest gump, and the negotiator.
- Jean Leclerc (singer)
Jean leclerc, known by his stage name jean leloup, is a canadian singer-songwriter known for his eclectic musical style and poetic lyrics.
- Radek Zelenka
Czech composer known for his work in film, television, and theater.
- David Quantick
English critic and journalist.
- Tommy Rogers
American wrestler (d. 2015).
- Alain Vigneault
Canadian ice hockey coach and player.
- Dennis Rodman
Athlete.
- Jean Leclerc
French-canadian singer/songwriter.
- Pierrick Bourgault
He was a french informatician, and astrologer.
- Ulrike Folkerts
German actress.
- Jean Leloup
Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist.
- Primo Maragliulo
- Flavio Mucciante
- Costanzo Celestini
- Valerie Still
- Jerry Trimble
- Lucio Gregoretti
Whose famous birthday is on May 14th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 14th:
- Robert Zemeckis
Robert zemeckis is an american film director known for directing popular films such as back to the future, forrest gump, and cast away.
- Miranda Cosgrove
Miranda cosgrove is an american singer and actress known for her role as carly shay on the nickelodeon tv series icarly.
- Waheeda Rehman
Waheeda rehman is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in classic films of the 1950s and 1960s.
- Sofia Coppola
Sofia coppola is a renowned director known for her work on films such as lost in translation and the virgin suicides.
- Cate Blanchett
Actress from australia.
- Patrick Bruel
Algerian/french actor/rock singer (coup de sirocco).
- George Lucas
American filmmaker, writer, producer, and film genius.
- Amber Tamblyn
American actress, daughter of russ tamblyn, actor-dancer.
- Bobby Darin
American singer, actor and recording artist.
- Francesca Annis
London, england -- actress (madame bovary and dune).
May 14, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 10 months old,
or 754 months and 15 days old,
or 3280 weeks and 5 days old,
or 22965 days old,
if you were born on May 14, 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 May 14, 1961?
There are 46 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 14th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 14, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 14, 1961.
May 14, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 14, 1961:
- Sutton Hoo
Sutton Hoo was an archaeologist known for his discovery of an Anglo-Saxon ship burial site in England.
- James Leonard Farmer Senior
What famous deaths happened on May 14th?
Famous deaths on May 14th:
- Frank Sinatra
American legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.
- Robert Stack
American actor nominated for seven emmys.
- Tim Conway
American comedian and actor.
- Wendy Hiller
England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).
- Powers Boothe
American actor (b. 1948).
- Hugh Beaumont
American actor and director (d. 1982).
- Enid Bennett
Silent film actress who later became a successful stage actress.
- Billie Burke
American actress best known for her role as Glinda the Good Witch in The Wizard of Oz.
- Lyle Alzado
Nfl defense lineman, oakland raiders, dies from cancer at the age of 43.
- Emma Goldman
Anarchist, feminist lecturer, and editor from lithuania.
May 14, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 14, 1961:
- St. Victor and Corona
- St. Carthach the Younger
- DubsDay in Dublin Ireland (14th of May in 2006).
- Mother's Day in various countries (second Sunday of May in 2006).
- Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut, or Israeli Independence Day. The observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar.
- Paraguay - Flag Day.
- St. Maria Dominic Mazzarello
- St. Just
- St. Engelmer
- St. Vincent of Lerins
Observances on May 14, 1961:
- World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
May 14, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 14, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 8th and May 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 14, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 14, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.
May 14, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 14, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Del Shannon - Runaway
- Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
- Gene McDaniels - A Hundred Pounds Of Clay
- Linda Scott - I've Told Every Little Star
- The Marcels - Blue Moon
May 14, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 14, 1961 was Blue Moon by The Marcels, according to the music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.
May 14, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 14, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Marcels - Blue Moon
- The Temperance Seven - You're Driving Me Crazy
- Floyd Cramer - On The Rebound
- Elvis Presley - Wooden Heart
- Bobby Vee - More Than I Can Say / Staying In
May 14, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 14, 1961 was Mother-In-Law by Ernie K-Doe, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 8th and May 14th.
May 14, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 14, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 8th and May 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ernie K-Doe - Mother-In-Law
- The Marcels - Blue Moon
- Ray Charles - One Mint Julep
- Etta James - Trust In Me
- Del Shannon - Runaway
May 14, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 14, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 14, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 14, 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:
May 14, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 14, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on May 14, 1961?
On May 14, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 14, 1961?
On May 14, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 14, 1961?
On May 14, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about May 14th?
May 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th day of the month of May. 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 May 14th, such as:
- 2019 - Saudi arabia-yemen relations (2011-present), yemeni crisis (2011-2022), gulf of oman incident: according to saudi arabia's energy ministry, two saudi aramco oil pumping station are targeted in an apparent drone attack. these stations are connected to a pipeline that transports oil from the eastern field to yanbu, on the red sea's western coast.
- 2018 - Surabaya bombings. an indonesian family is believed to be linked to terrorist group jamaah ansharut daulah. all four of the attackers are killed and six civilians are injured. four police officers are also hurt in the attack.
- 2017 - Yemeni civil war: according the international committee of the red cross a cholera epidemic has affected yemen since april 27, killing at least 115 and leaving another 8,500 people ill.
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 May 1961?
May 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.