Sunday August 13, 1961
A date scroll with Latin text from “The Extremes of Good and Evil” by Cicero, written in 45 BC.

August 13, 1961: Day of the Week

August 13, 1961 was the 225th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar. There were 140 days remaining until the end of the year. The day of the week was Sunday.

If you are trying to learn Japanese then this day of the week in Japanese is Nichiyōbi.

A person born on this day will be 62 years old today. If that same person saved a Penny every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $203.17 today.

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Here’s the August 1961 calendar. You can also browse the full year monthly 1961 calendar.

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Zodiac & Birthstone

Leo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Peridot is the modern birthstone for this month. Diamond is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Ox is the mythical animal and Metal is the element for a person born on this day if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology (or Chinese zodiac).

August 13, 1961 Historical Event(s)

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The German Democratic Republic closes the border between the eastern and western sectors of Berlin to thwart its inhabitants’ attempts to escape to the West.

Who were born on August 13, 1961?

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Cary Stayner, American serial killer
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Christos Christodoulou, Greek basketball player
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Dawnn Lewis, American actress
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Neil Mallender, England cricketer
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Stuart Maconie, English music writer and broadcaster
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Sunil Shetty, Indian actor and producer
1961
Tom Perrotta, American novelist

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