June 23rd (1961) was a Friday. It's the 173rd day of the year (174th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 192 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 23rd June, 1961
» Cold War: the Antarctic Treaty, which sets aside Antarctica as a scientific preserve and bans military activity on the continent, comes into force after the opening date for signature set for the December 1, 1959.
Famous Birthdays on June 23 in 1961
» Richard Arnold (judge) named Richard Arnold, English judge
» Zoran Janjetov, Serbian illustrator
» LaSalle Thompson, American basketball player, coach, and manager
June 23rd Holidays in History
» Christian Feast Day:
» Æthelthryth
» Marie of Oignies
» June 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
» National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism (Canada)
» First day of Golowan Festival (Cornwall)
» First night of Ivan Kupala Day
» Last day of Drăgaica fair (Buzău, Romania)
» Jāņi or Līgo (Latvia)
» United Nations Public Service Awards or United Nations Public Service Day (International observance e.g International)