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see horoscope and birth chart for August 30, 1961What happened on Wednesday August 30, 1961?
About August 30th, 1961, in brief:
- Historical events: American actor Charles Coburn, known for his roles in films like "The More the Merrier," died of a heart attack in New York City on August 30, 1961.
- Day of the week: August 30th, 1961 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Wooden Heart by Joe Dowell
- #1 UK song: Johnny Remember Me by John Leyton
- Popular movie: West Side Story directed by Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
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Table of contents
- August 30, 1961: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 30, 1961?
- Who was born on August 30, 1961?
- August 30, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- August 30, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- August 30, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 30, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 30, 1961?
- Back in 1961
August 30, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 30, 1961:
- Charles Coburn dies American actor Charles Coburn, known for his roles in films like "The More the Merrier," died of a heart attack in New York City on August 30, 1961. source: britannica.com
August 30, 1961: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 30, 1961?
August 30, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 242nd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 30, 1961 can also be written as 8/30/1961 in the US and as 30/8/1961 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 30, 1961?
Famous people born on August 30, 1961:
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Rebecca De MornayAmerican actress famous for her roles in films like 'Risky Business' and 'The Hand That Rocks the Cradle', known for her versatility and...
August 30, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 30, 1961:
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Charles CoburnCharles Coburn was an acclaimed American actor known for his work on stage and in film, particularly in comedic and character roles. He was recognized for his roles during Hollywood's Golden Age, frequently playing lovable curmudgeons and distinguished gentlemen. [bio]
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Cristóbal de Losada y PugaPeruvian mathematician (b. 1894).
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Marian Reeves
August 30, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 30, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 28th and September 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 30, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 1961 was Wooden Heart by Joe Dowell, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.
- Joe Dowell - Wooden Heart
- Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
- The Highwaymen - Michael
- Mar-Keys - Last Night
- Ral Donner - You Don't Know What You've Got (Until You Lose It)
August 30, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 1961 was Johnny Remember Me by John Leyton, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.
- John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me
- Shirley Bassey - Reach For The Stars / Climb Ev'ry Mountain
- Helen Shapiro - You Don't Know
- Eden Kane - Well I Ask You
- Billy Fury - Halfway To Paradise
August 30, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.
- Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin'
- Bobby Bland - Don't Cry No More
- Mar-Keys - Last Night
- The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra - My True Story
- Freddy King - San-Ho-Zay
August 30, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.
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Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
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 30, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Ox personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 30, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 30, 1961 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 30, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 10:00 pm and setting at 12:30 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Sep 24, 1961.
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Your place in the Universe on August 30, 1961
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Someone born on August 30, 1961 is:
64 years 8 months old,
or 776 months and 25 days old,
or 3377 weeks and 5 days old,
or 23644 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 30, 1961?
There are 98 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 30th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 30, 1961.
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