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What happened on Thursday August 03, 1961?

About August 3rd, 1961, in brief:

  • Historical events: On August 3, 1961, the Suicide Act 1961 received Royal Assent in the United Kingdom, decriminalizing suicide and the act of assisting suicide.
  • Day of the week: August 3rd, 1961 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis
  • #1 UK song: You Don't Know by Helen Shapiro
  • Popular movie: West Side Story directed by Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise

More about August 3rd, 1961? See below for more news and curiosities on August 3rd, 1961.

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August 03, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 03, 1961:

  • Suicide Act 1961 decriminalizes suicide in the UK On August 3, 1961, the Suicide Act 1961 received Royal Assent in the United Kingdom, decriminalizing suicide and the act of assisting suicide. source: legislation.gov.uk
  • USS Thresher commissioned at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard On August 3, 1961, the USS Thresher (SSN-593), the first nuclear-powered attack submarine in the U.S. Navy, was commissioned at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in New Hampshire. source: history.navy.mil
  • Trustee Investments Act 1961 receives Royal Assent On August 3, 1961, the Trustee Investments Act 1961 received Royal Assent in the United Kingdom, marking its passage into law. source: legislation.gov.uk

Events in 1961

August 03, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 03, 1961?


August 03, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 215th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 03, 1961 can also be written as 8/3/1961 in the US and as 3/8/1961 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 03, 1961?


Famous people born on August 03, 1961:

  • Molly Hagan
    Molly Hagan

    Molly Hagan is an American actress known for her extensive work in television and film, particularly as a character actress in numerous popular series and movies since the 1980s. [bio]

  • Lee Rocker
    Lee Rocker

    Bassist of the rockabilly band Stray Cats, known for his influential role in the 1980s rock and punk revival scene.

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August 03, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 03, 1961:

  • Hilda Rix Nicholas
    Hilda Rix Nicholas

    Australian artist (b. 1884).

  • Zoltán Tildy
    Zoltán Tildy
  • Julius Clementz
    Julius Clementz
  • Nicola Canali
    Nicola Canali
  • Giovanni Battista Angioletti
    Giovanni Battista Angioletti

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August 03, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 03, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 31st and August 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 03, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 03, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

  1. - Tossin' And Turnin' youtube
  2. - I Like It Like That, Part 1 youtube
  3. - The Boll Weevil Song youtube
  4. - Dum Dum youtube
  5. - Hats Off To Larry youtube

August 03, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 03, 1961 was You Don't Know by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

  1. - You Don't Know youtube
  2. - Well I Ask You youtube
  3. - Johnny Remember Me youtube
  4. - Romeo youtube
  5. - Halfway To Paradise youtube

August 03, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 03, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.

  1. - Tossin' And Turnin' youtube
  2. - The Boll Weevil Song youtube
  3. - I Like It Like That, Part 1 youtube
  4. - The Switch-A-Roo
  5. - Every Beat Of My Heart
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August 03, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 3rd is Leo.

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August 03, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 03, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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August 03, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 03, 1961 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 03, 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 August 03, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 12:02 am and setting at 02:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 1961.

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How old is someone born on August 03, 1961?


Someone born on August 03, 1961 is:

64 years 9 months old,

or 777 months and 22 days old,

or 3381 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23671 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 03, 1961?

There are 70 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 3rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 03, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 03, 1961.

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