Friday September 01, 1961: on this day

September 01, 1961 was the 244th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is September 01, 1961 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on September 01, 1961, who was born and died on September 01, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 01, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Wooden Heart by Joe Dowell), movies (e.g. Léon Morin, Priest, directed by Jean-Pierre Melville), TV series (e.g. Ghost Squad) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about September 1st, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was September 01, 1961?


September 01, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 244th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 01, 1961 can also be written as 9/1/1961 in the US and as 1/9/1961 in UK and Europe.

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September 01, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 01, 1961:

  • 1st conference of neutral countries held in belgrade
  • The eritrean war of independence officially begins with the shooting of the ethiopian police by hamid idris awate.
  • First meeting held of the non-aligned movement. the soviet union resumes nuclear testing, escalating fears over the ongoing berlin crisis.
  • Twa flight 529 crashed shortly after takeoff from midway airport in chicago, killing all 78 people on board. at the time, it was the deadliest single plane disaster in u.s. history.

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September 01, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 1st is Virgo.

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 September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 01, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 01, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on September 1st, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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September 01, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 01, 1961 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 01, 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 September 01, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 11:13 pm and setting at 02:30 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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Who was born on September 01, 1961?


Famous people born on September 01, 1961:

  • Ranulfo González

    Renowned boxer known for his powerful punches and impressive record.

  • Delilah Devlin

    Delilah Devlin is an American author of erotic romance novels.

  • Moataz Moussa

    Egyptian politician and former Minister of Sports.

  • Tonino Benacquista

    French crime fiction writer, comics writer and screenwriter.

  • Aram Ibrahimovich

    Russian politician and member of the State Duma.

  • Bin Qin

    Renowned Chinese painter known for his traditional ink wash paintings.

  • Kimmie McClure

    Renowned for her work in studying black holes and galaxy formation.

  • Dee Dee Myers

    Dee Dee Myers is an American political analyst and the first woman to serve as White House Press Secretary.

  • Boney James

    American producer and composer of saxophonists.

  • Pete DeCoursey

    American journalist (d. 2014.

  • Christopher Ferguson

    American captain, pilot and astronaut.

  • Jeremy Farrar

    British academic and educator; director of the wellcome trust.

  • Bam Bigelow

    American actor and wrestler (d. 2007).

  • Jeff Cross

    American basketball player, american athlete.

  • Cécilia Rodhe
  • Alberta (Canada)
  • Peter Lavelle
  • Milan Mlađan

Whose famous birthday is on September 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 1st:

  • Barry Gibb
    Barry Gibb

    Australian-british pop musician.

  • Gloria Estefan
    Gloria Estefan

    Cuban-born american singer and songwriter, actress, and entrepreneur.

  • Lily Tomlin
    Lily Tomlin

    Lily Tomlin is an American actress and comedian with a successful career in film and television.

  • Vittorio Gassman
    Vittorio Gassman

    Italian actor, seen onscreen since 1946 in italy.

  • Conway Twitty
    Conway Twitty

    American singer-songwriter, with more no.

  • Alan Dershowitz
    Alan Dershowitz

    American lawyer, professor, and writer.

  • Ann Richards
    Ann Richards

    American politician who was elected governor of texas on 11/06/1990.

  • Anne Ramsey
    Anne Ramsey

    American actress (d. 1988).

  • Zoe Lister-Jones
    Zoe Lister-Jones

    American actress and director.

  • Burn Gorman
    Burn Gorman

    American-born english actor and musician.

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September 01, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 7 months old,

or 751 months and 24 days old,

or 3268 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22882 days old,

if you were born on September 01, 1961.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 01, 1961?

There are 129 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 01, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on September 01, 1961.

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September 01, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 01, 1961:

  • Eero Saarinen

    Finnish-american architect and furniture designer, designed the gateway arch (d. 1961).

  • William S Foster

    At 80, the chairman of the us communist party (45-57), is dead.

  • Raffaele Bastianelli
  • William Zebulon Foster

What famous deaths happened on September 1st?

Famous deaths on September 1st:

  • Jerry Reed
    Jerry Reed

    American country western singer, songwriter and recording artist.

  • Shelley Berman
    Shelley Berman

    Stand-up comedian and actor known for his comedic routines.

  • Ethel Waters
    Ethel Waters

    American singer, who sang at a local bar on her 14th birthday.

  • Helen Haye
    Helen Haye

    Actress (girl in a taxi, spy in black), is killed at 83.

  • Johnavon LaFontaine

    Renowned news anchor known for his distinctive voice and storytelling.

  • Anitha

    Anitha was a student activist known for her fight against the NEET exam in India.

  • Ammi Brown

    Pioneering chemist who made significant advancements in organic chemistry.

  • Jacques Cartier

    French explorer who claimed what is now Canada for France.

  • Nillie McClung

    Canadian suffragette and author known for her influential writings on women's rights.

  • Wladyslaw Gomulka

    Polish communist leader.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on September 1st

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September 01, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on September 01, 1961:

  • Start of the season when oysters are fit to eat (when month names contain an "R")
  • Uzbekistan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
  • In the Eastern Orthodox Church, the new liturgical year begins on September 1. Also see September 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics).
  • Church of England - Saint Giles
  • Cameroon - Jour d'Union Nationale Camerounaise
  • Libya - Revolution Day (1969)
  • Russia - Knowledge Day
  • Singapore - Teacher's Day
  • Start of the partridge-shooting season ("St.Partridge").
  • Slovakia - Constitution Day
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September 01, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 01, 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).


September 01, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 01, 1961 was Wooden Heart by Joe Dowell, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

September 01, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on September 01, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 28th and September 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Wooden Heart
  2. - Tossin' And Turnin'
  3. - Michael
  4. - Last Night
  5. - You Don't Know What You've Got (Until You Lose It)

September 01, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 01, 1961 was Johnny Remember Me by John Leyton, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

September 01, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on September 01, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 28th and September 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Johnny Remember Me
  2. - Reach For The Stars / Climb Ev'ry Mountain
  3. - You Don't Know
  4. - Well I Ask You
  5. - Halfway To Paradise

September 01, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 01, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

September 01, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on September 01, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 28th and September 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Tossin' And Turnin'
  2. - Don't Cry No More
  3. - Last Night
  4. - My True Story
  5. - San-Ho-Zay

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September 01, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on September 01, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Léon Morin, Priest

Léon Morin, Priest

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jean-Pierre Melville

Starring: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Emmanuelle Riva, Irène Tunc, Nicole Mirel

Last Year at Marienbad

Last Year at Marienbad

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Alain Resnais

Starring: Delphine Seyrig, Giorgio Albertazzi, Sacha Pitoëff, Françoise Bertin

Country: United States of America

Victim

Victim

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Basil Dearden

Starring: Dirk Bogarde, Sylvia Syms, Dennis Price, Anthony Nicholls

Country: United States of America

Accattone

Accattone

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Pier Paolo Pasolini

Starring: Franco Citti, Franca Pasut, Silvana Corsini, Paola Guidi

Country: United States of America

Mysterious Island

Mysterious Island

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Cy Endfield

Starring: Michael Craig, Joan Greenwood, Michael Callan, Gary Merrill

Country: United States of America

September 01, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on September 01, 1961 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Ghost Squad

Ghost Squad

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Joel Souza

Four Corners

Four Corners

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Matthew Myslinski

Merry-Go-Round

Merry-Go-Round

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Rupert Julian

Beat the Odds

Beat the Odds

Release year: 1961

The Younger Generation

The Younger Generation

Release year: 1961

September 01, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on September 01, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Winter Of Our Discontent by John Steinbeck

The Winter Of Our Discontent

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The last novel of one America's most loved writers--a story of degeneration and corruption as well as a spiritual crisis. In awarding John Steinbeck 1962 Nobel Prize in Literature, it was stated by the Nobel committee that

The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford

The Incredible Journey

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Their instincts told them to go west. So the Labrador retriever, the bull terrier, and the Siamese, a young Labrador retriever set off through Canada.

Russia And The West Under Lenin And Stalin by George F. Kennan

Russia And The West Under Lenin And Stalin

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George F. Kennan – Russia and the West under Lenin, Stalin Rossiia i Zapad pri Lenine i Staline Na Angliiskom Iazyke Publisher: . Year: 1962.

Inside Europe Today by John Gunther

Inside Europe Today

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Views of postwar Europe

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich by William L. Shirer

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich

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This definitive history of Hitler's rise is back in hardcover, hailed by The New York Times as "one the most important works historical of our time"

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Who was the US President on September 01, 1961?

On September 01, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 01, 1961?

On September 01, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on September 01, 1961?

On September 01, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about September 1st?

September 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of September. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on September 1st, such as:

  • 2018 - Dahyan air strike, yemeni civil war (2015): saudi arabia and united arab emirates claim that 51 people were killed in the attack on a yemeni school bus by a saudi arabian plane.
  • 2017 - 2017 atlantic hurricane season: hurricane irma is now a category 2 hurricane with sustained winds of 110 miles an hour (175 km per hour) and is expected to continue strengthening this weekend, increasing the risk when it approaches the leeward islands in the caribbean.
  • 2016 - 2016 gabonese protests. large explosions and gunfire were reported in libreville, gabonese capital. this is as security forces clashed with jean ping supporters protesting the election results that indicate president ali bongo ondimba won narrowly. jean ping, an opposition leader, claims that two people were killed when military helicopters attacked the union of forces for change headquarters. internet is also cut in libreville, the capital.

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What happened in 1961?

1961 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Houston Oilers beat LA Chargers 24-16 in AFL championship game
  • Russia introduces a new ruble worth $1.11
  • Supremes signed with Motown Records

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What was the calendar for September 1961?

September 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how September 1961 calendar looked like.

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