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.

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What day of the week was May 14, 1961?


May 14, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 134th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 14, 1961 can also be written as 5/14/1961 in the US and as 14/5/1961 in UK and Europe.

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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.

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May 14, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 14, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on May 14th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 14, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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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Who was born on May 14, 1961?


Famous people born on May 14, 1961:

  • Tim Roth
    Tim Roth

    British actor of irish heritage (his father, "na(c), smith", was born in new-york).

  • Siobhan Fallon Hogan
    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

    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

    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

    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

    Sofia coppola is a renowned director known for her work on films such as lost in translation and the virgin suicides.

  • Cate Blanchett
    Cate Blanchett

    Actress from australia.

  • Patrick Bruel
    Patrick Bruel

    Algerian/french actor/rock singer (coup de sirocco).

  • George Lucas
    George Lucas

    American filmmaker, writer, producer, and film genius.

  • Amber Tamblyn
    Amber Tamblyn

    American actress, daughter of russ tamblyn, actor-dancer.

  • Bobby Darin
    Bobby Darin

    American singer, actor and recording artist.

  • Francesca Annis
    Francesca Annis

    London, england -- actress (madame bovary and dune).

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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.

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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
    Frank Sinatra

    American legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.

  • Robert Stack
    Robert Stack

    American actor nominated for seven emmys.

  • Tim Conway
    Tim Conway

    American comedian and actor.

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

  • Powers Boothe
    Powers Boothe

    American actor (b. 1948).

  • Hugh Beaumont
    Hugh Beaumont

    American actor and director (d. 1982).

  • Enid Bennett
    Enid Bennett

    Silent film actress who later became a successful stage actress.

  • Billie Burke
    Billie Burke

    American actress best known for her role as Glinda the Good Witch in The Wizard of Oz.

  • Lyle Alzado
    Lyle Alzado

    Nfl defense lineman, oakland raiders, dies from cancer at the age of 43.

  • Emma Goldman

    Anarchist, feminist lecturer, and editor from lithuania.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 14th

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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]
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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:

  1. - Runaway
  2. - Mother-In-Law
  3. - A Hundred Pounds Of Clay
  4. - I've Told Every Little Star
  5. - 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:

  1. - Blue Moon
  2. - You're Driving Me Crazy
  3. - On The Rebound
  4. - Wooden Heart
  5. - 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:

  1. - Mother-In-Law
  2. - Blue Moon
  3. - One Mint Julep
  4. - Trust In Me
  5. - Runaway

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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:

Clear Skies

Clear Skies

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Grigoriy Chukhray

Starring: Nina Drobysheva, Evgeniy Urbanskiy, Natalya Kuzmina, Vitaliy Konyaev

On the Double

On the Double

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Melville Shavelson

Starring: Danny Kaye, Dana Wynter, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Margaret Rutherford

Goliath Against the Giants

Goliath Against the Giants

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Guido Malatesta

Starring: Brad Harris, Gloria Milland, Fernando Rey, Barbara Carroll

Parrish

Parrish

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Delmer Daves

Starring: Claudette Colbert, Troy Donahue, Karl Malden, Dean Jagger

Black Tights

Black Tights

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Terence Young

Starring: Maurice Chevalier, Les Ballets de Paris, Zizi Jeanmaire, Dirk Sanders

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:

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

The Treasure Seekers

The Treasure Seekers

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Juliet May

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:

Manila Galleon by F. Van Wyck Mason

Manila Galleon

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This is a fantastic tale of the sea, based on George Anson's famous voyage.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird

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To Kill A Mockingbird, the unforgettable story of a Southern childhood and the conscience crisis that rocked it became a bestseller immediately and was critically acclaimed when it was published for the first time in 1960.

The Frog Pond by Joyce MacIver

The Frog Pond

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The Frog Pond

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.

The Sixth Man by Jess Stearn

The Sixth Man

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"A shocking investigation into the spread of homosexuality throughout America"

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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.

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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.

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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 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.

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