What happened on Saturday June 17, 1961?

Here's what happened on June 17, 1961:

• Gene Littler wins U.S. Open Gene Littler clinched the 1961 U.S. Open at Oakland Hills Country Club in Birmingham, Michigan, with a final score of 281 (+1). He secured his only major title by one stroke over runners-up Bob Goalby and Doug Sanders. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Mary Lena Faulk wins Women's Western Open Mary Lena Faulk secured victory at the Women's Western Open, held from June 1–4, 1961, at Belle Meade Country Club in Nashville, Tennessee. She finished with a score of 290, 10 under par, defeating Betsy Rawls by six strokes. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1961

June 17, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from June 1961

Newspapers from Jun. 17, 1961

June 17, 1961 was a Saturday and it was the 168th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 17, 1961 can also be written as 6/17/1961 in the US and as 17/6/1961 in UK and Europe.

June 17, 1961 in June 1961 calendar

Famous people born on June 17, 1961:

• Kōichi Yamadera

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• Denis Lavant

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Famous people born in 1961

Famous people born on June 17th

Famous people died on June 17, 1961:

• Jeff Chandler

  Jeff Chandler was an American actor, film producer, and singer, known for his distinctive gray hair and deep voice. He gained fame in the 1950s, notably for his roles in Westerns and adventure films. [bio]

• Ludovico D'Aragona

Famous people who died in 1961

Famous people who died on June 17th

June 17, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 17, 1961 was Travelin' Man by Ricky Nelson, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

1. Ricky Nelson - Travelin' Man
2. Pat Boone - Moody River
3. Roy Orbison - Running Scared
4. Ben E. King - Stand By Me
5. Dee Clark - Raindrops

June 17, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 17, 1961 was Surrender by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

1. Elvis Presley - Surrender
2. Del Shannon - Runaway
3. The Shadows - Frightened City
4. Clarence 'Frogman' Henry - But I Do
5. Bobby Vee - More Than I Can Say / Staying In

June 17, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 17, 1961 was Stand By Me by Ben E. King, according to the music chart for the week June 12th and June 18th.

1. Ben E. King - Stand By Me
2. Pips - Every Beat Of My Heart
3. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
4. The Shirelles - Mama Said
5. James Brown And The Famous Flames - I Don't Mind

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 17, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 17, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 17, 1961 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 17, 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 June 17, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 09:25 am and setting at 11:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 30, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1961.

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Someone born on June 17, 1961 is:

64 years 9 months old,

or 777 months and 16 days old,

or 3380 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23665 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 17, 1961?

There are 76 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 17, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 17, 1961.

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