What happened on Thursday August 10, 1961?

Here's what happened on August 10, 1961:

• United Kingdom's First EEC Membership Application On August 10, 1961, the United Kingdom submitted its first application to join the European Economic Community (EEC), marking the beginning of its journey towards European integration. This application was later withdrawn in 1963, but the UK would reapply and eventually join the EEC in 1973. source: gov.uk
• Operation Ranch Hand in Vietnam War On August 10, 1961, the United States initiated Operation Ranch Hand, a chemical defoliation campaign during the Vietnam War. The operation aimed to eliminate forest cover and crops used by enemy forces, marking a significant escalation in the U.S. military's involvement in Vietnam. source: archives.gov
• First Chemical Defoliation in Vietnam On August 10, 1961, the United States conducted its first chemical defoliation operation in Vietnam, known as Operation Ranch Hand. This operation involved spraying herbicides to destroy vegetation and crops, aiming to deny cover and food to enemy forces during the Vietnam War. source: archives.gov
• John Farriss Birth John Farriss, future rock musician and member of the band INXS, was born. He would later contribute to the band's hit song "Kiss the Dirt".

Events in 1961

August 10, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from August 1961

Newspapers from Aug. 10, 1961

Your poster from August 10, 1961

August 10, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 222nd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 10, 1961 can also be written as 8/10/1961 in the US and as 10/8/1961 in UK and Europe.

August 10, 1961 in August 1961 calendar

Famous people born on August 10, 1961:

• Jon Farriss

  Australian rock drummer and founding member of the iconic rock band INXS, known for hit songs like 'Need You Tonight' and 'New Sensation'.

• John Key

  Former Prime Minister of New Zealand who served from 2008 to 2016, leading the National Party during a significant period of the country's...

Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on August 10th

Famous people died on August 10, 1961:

• Julia Peterkin

  American author (d. 1961).

• Venanzio Zolla
• Géza von Bolváry

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on August 10th

August 10, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 10, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1
3. Mar-Keys - Last Night
4. Brenda Lee - Dum Dum
5. Del Shannon - Hats Off To Larry

August 10, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 10, 1961 was You Don't Know by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

1. Helen Shapiro - You Don't Know
2. Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
3. John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me
4. Petula Clark - Romeo
5. Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise

August 10, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 10, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week August 7th and August 13th.

1. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
2. Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That, Part 1
3. Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - The Switch-A-Roo
4. Mar-Keys - Last Night
5. The Spinners - That's What Girls Are Made For

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 10th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 10, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 10, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 10, 1961 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 10, 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 10, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:12 am and setting at 08:09 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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Your place in the Universe on August 10, 1961

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Someone born on August 10, 1961 is:

64 years 9 months old,

or 777 months and 14 days old,

or 3380 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23663 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 10, 1961?

There are 78 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 10th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 10, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 10, 1961.

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