June 25th, 1961

Born on June 25th, 1961.

People who were born on this exact date.

• Ricky Gervais: Comedian / Actor.

Popular songs.

On June 25th, 1961, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK.

• United States: Moody River - Pat Boone
• United Kingdom: Surrender - Elvis Presley

Take me back to June 25th, 1961!

Let's go back in time!

The date is June 25th, 1961, and it's a Sunday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Cancer. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the week ahead.

It's summer, so the temperatures are warmer and the evenings are longer than usual. In America, the song Moody River by Pat Boone is at the top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Surrender by Elvis Presley is the number-one hit song.

John Fitzgerald Kennedy is the President of the United States, and the movie The Pleasure of His Company is at the top of the box office. Harold Macmillan is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "The Jack Benny Program", "Maverick", "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis", and "The Andy Griffith Show".

Tailfins on cars are extremely popular at the moment. The design looks futuristic, almost like a rocket or the twin rudders on the back of an airplane. In fashion, many of the trends from the late 1950s are still popular. Women are wearing tailored skirts, short boxy jackets and shift dresses. Trousers are also becoming popular amongst women. Meanwhile, men are wearing polo shirts, argyle socks, sweater vests, loafers and harrington jackets. Because it's 1961, radio stations are playing hit songs from artists such as Bert Kaempfert, Chubby Checker, Elvis Presley, Del Shannon, Bobby Lewis and Jimmy Dean.

The films "The Guns of Navarone" and "The Parent Trap" are currently being shown in movie theaters. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Ernest Hemingway and Marilyn Monroe would be still alive. Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Looney Tunes", "Heckle and Jeckle", "Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks", and "The Yogi Bear Show".

Children are playing with toys such as Metal House robots, Crater Critters, Barbie, and Etch A Sketch.

News topics, nostalgic fads, and pop culture events.

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on June 25th, 1961.

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  The USA is escalating its involvement in the Vietnam War.

  The United States was slowly escalating its involvement in the Vietnam War. In May 1961, President John F. Kennedy ordered helicopters and 400 Green Berets into South Vietnam. Covert operations against the communist forces in the north were also authorized. By 1963, the number of US military personnel in the country had grown to 10,000.

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  Who were the best NBA players in 1961?

  In 1961, the best NBA players were Bill Russell, Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlain, Bob Pettit, Bob Cousy and Oscar Robertson.

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  Who were the best football players?

  In 1961, the best soccer players were Pelé, Omar Sívori, Luis Suárez, Johnny Haynes, Lev Yashin, Ferenc Puskás, Alfredo Di Stéfano, Uwe Seeler and John Charles.

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  West Side Story.

  The film "West Side Story" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1961.

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  Henry Mancini - "Moon River"

  The song "Moon River" by Henry Mancini won a Grammy for 1961's Song of the Year.

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  1961 in music.

  The Billboard Charts in 1961 were dominated by the likes of Elvis Presley, Bobby Lewis, Jimmy Dean, Ricky Nelson, The Marcels, Del Shannon, Bobby Vee, Ray Charles and Bert Kaempfert.

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  1961 in movies.

  Movies released in 1961 included West Side Story, The Guns of Navarone, El Cid, The Absent-Minded Professor, The Parent Trap, La Dolce Vita, Lover Come Back, King of Kings, One Hundred and One Dalmatians, Splendor in the Grass, Breakfast at Tiffany's and The Hustler.

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  John F. Kennedy.

  US President John F. Kennedy was named Time Person of the Year in 1961.

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  Rotary phones.

  Rotary phones were still the most common type of landline phone. Although push-button telephones did begin to appear at the end of 1963, they were relatively uncommon.

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  Tailfins on cars.

  Tailfins on cars were a popular style around this time. The design looked futuristic, almost like the twin rudders on the back of an airplane.

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  Greasers.

  A youth subculture called "greasers" emerged during the 1950s and early 1960s. The style included greased-back hairstyles, work pants, and denim or leather jackets.

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  The Jukebox.

  The jukebox was at the height of its popularity. Teenagers and young adults would often hang out at local restaurants and diners and listen to the latest songs.

Facts.

Basic facts and information about this date:

• This date fell on a weekend.
• 61 years, 11 months, and 12 days have passed since June 25th, 1961.
• Week Number: This date occurred during Week 25 of 1961.
• Leap Year: 1961 was not a leap year.
• Age: People born on June 25th, 1961, are now 61 years old.
• Generation: People born in 1961 belong to the Baby Boomer generation.

Personality traits.

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Around this time.

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around June 25th, 1961.

• May 30th, 1961: Dominican dictator Rafael Trujillo is assassinated during an ambush outside of Santo Domingo.
• May 30th, 1961: 61 people lose their lives after Viasa Flight 897 crashes off the coast of Portugal.
• May 31st, 1961: Football: Portuguese side Benfica win the European Cup after they defeat Barcelona 3-2 at the Wankdorf Stadium in Bern, Germany.
• June 8th, 1961: Marvin Gaye releases his debut studio album.
• June 16th, 1961: Russian ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev requests asylum in France.
• June 18th, 1961: The final episode of the Western drama series "Gunsmoke" is aired on radio.
• June 21st, 1961: Walt Disney's romantic comedy film "The Parent Trap" is released in movie theaters.
• June 22nd, 1961: The war film "The Guns of Navarone" is released in movie theaters.
• This date: June 25th, 1961
• July 2nd, 1961: American novelist Ernest Hemingway commits suicide at the age of 61.
• July 8th, 1961: 108 people are killed by a mine explosion in Czechoslovakia.
• July 12th, 1961: 72 people lose their lives after ČSA Flight 511 crashes near Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco.
• July 19th, 1961: Bizerte crisis: Tunisia attempts to force an evacuation of the French naval base at Bizerte by imposing a blockade on it.
• July 23rd, 1961: French forces retake the port town of Bizerte following a blockade by Tunisian forces.

Horoscope, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Zodiac and birthstone information.

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• Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on June 25th, 1961, will have the star sign Cancer.
• Zodiac Element: Water.
• Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1961 was the year of the Ox (Yin Wood).
• The Life Path Number for this date is 3.
• Native American Zodiac: June 25th, 1961 falls under the Woodpecker.
• Birthstone: A person during the month of June will have the birthstones Pearl and Alexandrite.
• Birth flower (June): The Rose and the Honeysuckle.

Photos of 1960s fashion.

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

Cars in 1961.

1961 saw the introduction of cars such as the BMW New Class, the Dodge Lancer, the Toyota Publica, the Ford Thunderbird (third generation), the MG Midget and the Volvo P1800.

Were you born on this date?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1961.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out June 25th, 1967, instead.

Conception dates.

Conception estimates for this date.

Warning! These conception dates are based on broad estimates.

• A baby that was born on June 25th, 1961 was most likely conceived around October 2nd, 1960.
• The due date for a baby that was conceived on June 25th, 1961 is close to March 18th, 1962.

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Time difference & statistics.

Here are some fun statistics about June 25th, 1961.

• A total of 22,627 days have passed since this date.
• 3,232 weeks have passed.
• 1,954,972,800 seconds have passed since the June 25th, 1961.
• If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 2,280,801,600 times.
• Since June 25th, 1961, the Earth has travelled approximately 1,008,765,964,800 miles through space.
• If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 325,828,800 times.
• If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 168,127,661 steps. That's about 74,723 miles!
• Since this date, 23,459,674 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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