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November 02, 1961 was the 306th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is November 02, 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 November 02, 1961, who was born and died on November 02, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on November 02, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Runaround Sue by Dion), movies (e.g. Flower Drum Song, directed by Henry Koster), TV series (e.g. The Dick Van Dyke Show) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about November 2nd, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was November 02, 1961?
- November 02, 1961: What happened on that day?
- November 02, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- November 02, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on November 02, 1961?
- November 02, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- November 02, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- November 02, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- November 02, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- November 02, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- November 02, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- November 02, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on November 02, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on November 02, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on November 02, 1961?
What day of the week was November 02, 1961?
November 02, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 306th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
November 02, 1961 can also be written as 11/2/1961 in the US and as 2/11/1961 in UK and Europe.
November 02, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on November 02, 1961:
- Kean opens at broadway theater nyc for 92 performances
November 02, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 2nd is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.
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November 02, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 02, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on November 2nd, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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November 02, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on November 02, 1961 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 02, 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 November 02, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 12:36 am and setting at 02:47 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 23, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Nov 22, 1961.
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Who was born on November 02, 1961?
Famous people born on November 02, 1961:
- Hitoshi Saito
Japanese weightlifter who won multiple Olympic medals.
- KD Lang
Canadian singer-songwriter.
- Sigrid Kaag
Dutch politician who has served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs since 2021.
- Ryan Zinke
Former United States Secretary of the Interior and former member of the U.S.
- Jeff Tedford
Head coach of the california golden bears.
- k.d. lang
Canadian singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.
- Anne Donovan
Coach.
- Janet Gunn
- Elke Kahr
- Aminata Diagne
- Anett Fiebig
- Marianne Mäkelä
- Ann Sarnoff
Whose famous birthday is on November 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 2nd:
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Aishwarya Rai BachchanAishwarya rai bachchan is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for being the winner of the miss world pageant in...
![David Schwimmer]()
David SchwimmerDavid schwimmer is an american actor best known for his role as ross geller on the popular tv show friends.
![Burt Lancaster]()
Burt LancasterActor elmer gantry dies at 80 from a heart attack.
![Esha Deol]()
Esha DeolEsha deol is an indian film actress and the daughter of famous bollywood actors dharmendra and hema malini.
![Stefanie Powers]()
Stefanie PowersAmerican actress.
![Luchino Visconti]()
Luchino ViscontiItalian set designer and film director, he is one of the most prominent in a group of directors that have dominated italian cinema since the...
![Keith Emerson]()
Keith EmersonA british musician who has more energy than one person can handle.
![Sean Kanan]()
Sean KananActor (aj- general hospital, rich girl, karate kid part 3).
![Ann Rutherford]()
Ann RutherfordToronto, ontario -- television panelist (leave it to the girls).
![Ray Walston]()
Ray WalstonAmerican actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".
November 02, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 5 months old,
or 749 months and 23 days old,
or 3260 weeks
or 22820 days old,
if you were born on November 02, 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 November 02, 1961?
There are 192 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday November 2nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 02, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on November 02, 1961.
November 02, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on November 02, 1961:
![Harriet Bosse]()
Harriet BosseActress from sweden, norwegian (d. 1961).
- James Thurber
American writer and cartoonist known for his witty and humorous stories.
- Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa I
Hakim of bahrain (b. 1894).
- Luigi Amato
- Giulio Marazzina
- Josef Karel Matocha
- Nikolaj Vasil'evič Nikol'skij
- Rafael Monasterios
What famous deaths happened on November 2nd?
Famous deaths on November 2nd:
![Martha Vickers]()
Martha VickersActress (alimony) dies at 46 after a long battle with cancer.
- Chelbi Hill
Acclaimed playwright known for her thought-provoking dramas.
- Jacole Smith
Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences worldwide.
- Karmine Morrison
Famous for her thought-provoking and impactful plays.
- Jordani Klein
Influential playwright whose works continue to be staged worldwide.
- Jenny Lind
Swedish singer and operatic soprano.
- Evea Cassidy
Evea Cassidy was an American singer-songwriter known for her soulful and emotive vocals, and her ability to blend genres such as folk, jazz,...
- Yali
Known for his work on the history of human societies and his book 'Guns, Germs, and Steel'.
- Tannie Stovall
Renowned astronomer known for her work on galaxy formation.
- Crewe Chamberlain
British statesman who served as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on November 2nd
November 02, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on November 02, 1961:
- Catholicism - All Souls Day (unless on a Sunday)
- Rastafari movement - The coronation of Haile Selassie (1930) celebrated
- USA - admission day (1889) of North Dakota and South Dakota as 39th and 40th states.
- Ancient Latvia - Dveselu Diena held
- Mexico and the United States - Day of the Dead (Spanish: El Dia de los Muertos), a Mexican and Mexican-American celebration of dead ancestors.
Observances on November 02, 1961:
- International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
November 02, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on November 02, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 30th and November 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
November 02, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on November 02, 1961 was Runaround Sue by Dion, according to the music chart for the week October 30th and November 5th.
November 02, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on November 02, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 30th and November 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Dion - Runaround Sue
- The Dovells - Bristol Stomp
- Jimmy Dean - Big Bad John
- Ray Charles - Hit The Road Jack
- The Paris Sisters - I Love How You Love Me
November 02, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on November 02, 1961 was His Latest Flame / Little Sisters by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week October 30th and November 5th.
November 02, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on November 02, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 30th and November 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - His Latest Flame / Little Sisters
- Helen Shapiro - Walking Back To Happiness
- Cliff Richard - When The Girl In Your Arms Is The Girl In Your Heart
- John Leyton - Wild Wind
November 02, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on November 02, 1961 was Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles and his Orchestra, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 30th and November 5th.
November 02, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on November 02, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 30th and November 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Hit The Road Jack
- The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
- Lee Dorsey - Ya Ya
- Ike & Tina Turner - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
- Tommy Hunt - Human
November 02, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on November 02, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Flower Drum Song
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Henry Koster
Starring: Nancy Kwan, James Shigeta, Benson Fong, Jack Soo
Country: United States of America
Too Late Blues
Release year: 1961
Directed by: John Cassavetes
Starring: Bobby Darin, Stella Stevens, Everett Chambers, Nick Dennis
Susan Slade
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Delmer Daves
Starring: Troy Donahue, Dorothy McGuire, Connie Stevens, Lloyd Nolan
Werewolf in a Girls' Dormitory
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Paolo Heusch
Starring: Barbara Lass, Carl Schell, Curt Lowens, Maurice Marsac
Bachelor in Paradise
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Jack Arnold
Starring: Bob Hope, Lana Turner, Janis Paige, Jim Hutton
November 02, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on November 02, 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:
The Dick Van Dyke Show
Release year: 1961
Written by: Carl Reiner
Starring: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Mathews
Country: United States of America
Top Cat
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Alberto Mar
Country: United States of America
Father of the Bride
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Gary Alazraki
Car 54, Where Are You?
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Bill Fishman
Hamlet
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Michael Almereyda
November 02, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on November 02, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Franny and Zooey
By: J.D. Salinger
The author wrote: FRANNY appeared in The New Yorker, 1955. ZOOEY followed in 1957. These stories are critical early entries in a narrative series that I am creating about a family who settled in New York in the 20th century, …
I Should Have Kissed Her More
By: Alexander King
KING OF THE STATETELLERS - The favorite raconteur for millions of TV viewers! Bestseller of MINE ENEMY GETS OLDER, and MAY THIS HOUSE SAFE FROM TIGERS! ALEXANDER KING will tell you
The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich
By: William L. Shirer
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"
The Making Of The President 1960
By: Theodore H. White
The most famous political story ever told is the epic clash between John F. Kennedy & Richard M. Nixon. This was captured in Theodore White's groundbreaking chronicle The Making of the President 1960.
Promise At Dawn
By: Romain Gary
Gary, Promise at Dawn. This is a romantic, thrilling and timeless French memoir.
Who was the US President on November 02, 1961?
On November 02, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on November 02, 1961?
On November 02, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on November 02, 1961?
On November 02, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about November 2nd?
November 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of November. 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 November 2nd, such as:
- 2018 - Maulana samiul-haq, a former pakistani senator well-known as the "father to the taliban", was killed by unknown attackers at his rawalpindi residence. (geo tv),
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle for deir ez-zor. according to the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), the syrian armed forces have largely cleared the city of deir ez-zor of isis fighters. deir ez-zor was under three-year-long siege that was finally ended in september 2017.
- 2016 - Search for malaysia airlines flight 370. a new analysis by the australian transport safety bureau shows that nobody was in control of malaysia airlines flight 370 when it crashed into the southern indian ocean in 2014.
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 November 1961?
November 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th 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.
