Sunday July 23, 1961: on this day

July 23, 1961 was the 204th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is July 23, 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 July 23, 1961, who was born and died on July 23, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 23, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis), movies (e.g. Tammy Tell Me True, directed by Harry Keller), TV series (e.g. Beat The Odds) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 23rd, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 23, 1961?


July 23, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 204th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 23, 1961 can also be written as 7/23/1961 in the US and as 23/7/1961 in UK and Europe.

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July 23, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 23, 1961:

  • Betsy rawls wins lpga cosmopolitan golf open
  • The sandinista national liberation front is founded in nicaragua.

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July 23, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 23rd is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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 23, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 23, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on July 23rd, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 23, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 23, 1961 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 23, 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 23, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 04:09 pm and setting at 02:31 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 28, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jul 27, 1961.

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Who was born on July 23, 1961?


Famous people born on July 23, 1961:

  • Woody Harrelson
    Woody Harrelson

    Woody harrelson is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like cheers and films like natural born killers and the hunger games...

  • Milind Gunaji
    Milind Gunaji

    Indian actor, model, television show host, and author.

  • Markale Harrelson

    Markale Harrelson is an American actor known for his roles in films like Natural Born Killers and The Hunger Games.

  • Martin Gore

    English producer and guitarist (depeche mode, vcmg).

  • Antoine Carr

    Nba forward / center (utah jazz).

  • Vikram Chandra

    Indian-American author known for his novel 'Sacred Games'.

  • Benita Fitzgerald

    Benita Fitzgerald-Brown is an American former Olympic athlete who won a gold medal in the 100m hurdles at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.

  • Lazarus Lazaridis

    Co-founder of BlackBerry.

  • André Ducharme

    Canadian comedian and author.

  • Michael Durant

    American author and pilot.

  • Robin Lawford

    American celebrity family, patricia kennedy is the daughter of actor peter lawford.

  • Keith Sweat

    Musician.

  • Woody Harrelson in Midland

    Texas, usa; actor (woody boyd- cheers).

  • Rob Stewart (actor)
  • Darryl Sims

Whose famous birthday is on July 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 23rd:

  • Daniel Radcliffe
    Daniel Radcliffe

    Daniel radcliffe is a british actor best known for portraying the character harry potter in the film series of the same name.

  • Philip Seymour Hoffman
    Philip Seymour Hoffman

    Philip seymour hoffman was an american actor known for his versatile and captivating performances in films such as capote, the master, and...

  • Marlon Wayans
    Marlon Wayans

    Marlon wayans is an american actor known for his roles in comedy films such as 'scary movie' and 'white chicks'.

  • Paul Wesley
    Paul Wesley

    Paul wesley is an american actor best known for his role as stefan salvatore in the tv series the vampire diaries.

  • Charisma Carpenter
    Charisma Carpenter

    Charisma carpenter is an american actress best known for her role as cordelia chase in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and...

  • Amália Rodrigues
    Amália Rodrigues

    Portuguese actress and singer (d. 1999).

  • Bert Convy
    Bert Convy

    St. louis, missouri -- actor.

  • Kathryn Hahn
    Kathryn Hahn

    American screenwriter and actress.

  • Eriq La Salle
    Eriq La Salle

    American producer and director of actor.

  • Don Imus
    Don Imus

    American radio personality.

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July 23, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 8 months old,

or 752 months and 5 days old,

or 3270 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22894 days old,

if you were born on July 23, 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 July 23, 1961?

There are 117 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 23, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 23, 1961.

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July 23, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 23, 1961:

  • Valentine Davies

    Valentine Davies was an American screenwriter best known for his work on the classic film 'Miracle on 34th Street'.

  • Esther Dale

    Actress (birdie ma & pa kettle), who dies at 75 after undergoing surgery.

  • Shigeko Higashikuni
  • Gerrit Horsten
  • Martin Haftmann

What famous deaths happened on July 23rd?

Famous deaths on July 23rd:

  • Serge Reggiani
    Serge Reggiani

    Italian/french singer and actor.

  • Georges Flamant
    Georges Flamant

    Actor (la chienne), is killed in paris at 86.

  • Leo McKern
    Leo McKern

    Actor of australian-english origin (d. 2002).

  • Van Heflin
    Van Heflin

    Walters, oklahoma -- actor (great adventure, madame bovary).

  • Dora Bryan
    Dora Bryan

    English actress and restaurateur (b. 1923).

  • Rona Anderson
    Rona Anderson

    Rona Anderson was a Scottish actress known for her roles in British films and television.

  • Maxine Audley
    Maxine Audley

    At 69, a british actress (vikings: our man in havana) dies.

  • Aliki Vougiouklaki
    Aliki Vougiouklaki

    Greek singer and actress.

  • Ulysses S. Grant

    Commanding General of the Union Army during the American Civil War and the 18th President of the United States.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 23rd

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July 23, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 23, 1961:

  • Papua New Guinea - Remembrance Day
  • Egypt - Revolution Day (1952)
  • St. Liborius
  • Catholic - the feasts of at least 2 saints: St. Apollinaris
  • Rastafari movement - Celebration of the birthday of Haile Selassie
  • Roman Empire - Neptunalia held in honor of Neptune
  • Libya - Revolution Day
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July 23, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 23, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 17th and July 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 23, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 23, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

July 23, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 23, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 17th and July 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tossin' And Turnin'
  2. - The Boll Weevil Song
  3. - Quarter To Three
  4. - Raindrops
  5. - Yellow Bird

July 23, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 23, 1961 was Runaway by Del Shannon, according to the music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

July 23, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 23, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 17th and July 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Runaway
  2. - Temptation
  3. - Hello Mary Lou / Travelin' Man
  4. - Well I Ask You
  5. - Halfway To Paradise

July 23, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 23, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 17th and July 23rd.

July 23, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 23, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 17th and July 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Tossin' And Turnin'
  2. - The Boll Weevil Song
  3. - Quarter To Three
  4. - I Don't Mind
  5. - Every Beat Of My Heart

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July 23, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 23, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Tammy Tell Me True

Tammy Tell Me True

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Harry Keller

Starring: Sandra Dee, John Gavin, Charles Drake, Virginia Grey

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Irwin Allen

Starring: Walter Pidgeon, Joan Fontaine, Barbara Eden, Peter Lorre

Country: United States of America

Francis of Assisi

Francis of Assisi

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Bradford Dillman, Dolores Hart, Stuart Whitman, Cecil Kellaway

The Honeymoon Machine

The Honeymoon Machine

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Richard Thorpe

Starring: Steve McQueen, Brigid Bazlen, Jim Hutton, Paula Prentiss

A Woman Is a Woman

A Woman Is a Woman

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jean-Luc Godard

Starring: Anna Karina, Jean-Claude Brialy, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Henri Attal

Country: United States of America

July 23, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 23, 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:

Beat the Odds

Beat the Odds

Release year: 1961

The Younger Generation

The Younger Generation

Release year: 1961

St. Pauli - Landungsbrücken

St. Pauli - Landungsbrücken

Release year: 1961

Whispering Smith

Whispering Smith

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Leslie Fenton

July 23, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 23, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Edge Of Sadness by Edwin O'Connor

The Edge Of Sadness

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"A realistic Christian novel that offers hope in a nonChristian age New England Quarterly" A deeply felt and beautifully expressed work. .

Life With Women And How To Survive It by Joseph H. Peck

Life With Women And How To Survive It

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How to live with women and how you can survive it

Ring Of Bright Water by Gavin Maxwell

Ring Of Bright Water

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The story of Gavin Maxwell and his life with otters off the west coast of Scotland was hailed as a masterpiece in 1960. It remains one of the most beloved books.

The Last Of The Just by Andre Schwarz-Bart

The Last Of The Just

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Andre Schwarz-Bart's The Last of the Just was published in 16 languages and won the prestigious Prix Goncourt. It is widely considered the greatest Holocaust novel.

The Winter Of Our Discontent by John Steinbeck

The Winter Of Our Discontent

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The last novel of one America's most loved writers--a story of degeneration and corruption as well as a spiritual crisis. In awarding John Steinbeck 1962 Nobel Prize in Literature, it was stated by the Nobel committee that

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Who was the US President on July 23, 1961?

On July 23, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 23, 1961?

On July 23, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 23, 1961?

On July 23, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about July 23rd?

July 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of July. 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 July 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Venezuelan foreign relations: the lima group, through jorge faurie (argentine foreign affairs minister), stated that the lima group will "repeal force when necessary".
  • 2018 - 2018 attica wildfires - wildfires in attica, greece caused by wildfires that erupted on august 7, 2018, killed at least 76 people and left 172 others injured. they also destroyed hundreds of homes and vehicles. this prompted a state emergency. the greek government asks for assistance from the european union.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: six civilians are killed and 19 more injured when the russian air force bombs zor shamr camp and madan, south and east from raqqa in syria with cluster bombs. the nearby alburamadan was also hit; no casualties have been reported.

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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 July 1961?

July 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 23, 1961