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Monday October 02, 1961: on this day
October 02, 1961 was the 275th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.
Is October 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 October 02, 1961, who was born and died on October 02, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 02, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Take Good Care Of My Baby by Bobby Vee), movies (e.g. Through a Glass Darkly, directed by Ingmar Bergman), 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 October 2nd, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 02, 1961?
- October 02, 1961: What happened on that day?
- October 02, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 02, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 02, 1961?
- October 02, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 02, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- October 02, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 02, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- October 02, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 02, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 02, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 02, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 02, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on October 02, 1961?
What day of the week was October 02, 1961?
October 02, 1961 was a Monday and it was the 275th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 02, 1961 can also be written as 10/2/1961 in the US and as 2/10/1961 in UK and Europe.
October 02, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 02, 1961:
- Ben casey premieres on nbc-tv
- Weta tv channel 26 in washington, dc (pbs) begins broadcasting
- Whro tv channel 15 in hampton-norfolk, va (pbs) begins broadcasting
October 02, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 02, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 02, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 2nd, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 02, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 02, 1961 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 02, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 12:08 am and setting at 03:35 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Oct 23, 1961.
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Who was born on October 02, 1961?
Famous people born on October 02, 1961:
- Jaan Toomik
Estonian producer and director.
- Pablo Arraya
Argentina -- tennis star.
- Stefano Ordini
- Steve Purcell
- Mark Schauer
- Nico Verhoeven
- Zoran Vujčić
- Steve La Chance
- Ferruccio Mariani
- Dan Corneliusson
- Guy Luisier
Whose famous birthday is on October 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 2nd:
![Avery Brooks]()
Avery BrooksAvery Brooks is an American actor, director, and educator, best known for his roles as Benjamin Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Hawk...
![Ayumi Hamasaki]()
Ayumi HamasakiProducer and actress of japanese singer-songwriters.
![Graham Greene]()
Graham GreeneBritish travel writer, novelist, playwright, film critic, and literary critic.
![Maribel Verdú]()
Maribel VerdúSpanish singer and actress.
![Persis Khambatta]()
Persis KhambattaEast indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.
![Efren Ramirez]()
Efren RamirezAmerican producer and actor.
![Lew Temple]()
Lew TempleAmerican actor.
![Tara Barr]()
Tara BarrAmerican actress.
![Jurnee Smollett-Bell]()
Jurnee Smollett-BellJurnee smollett-bell is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like friday night lights and underground, as well as in films...
October 02, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 6 months old,
or 750 months and 17 days old,
or 3263 weeks and 4 days old,
or 22845 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 02, 1961?
There are 166 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 2nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 02, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 02, 1961.
October 02, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on October 2nd?
Famous deaths on October 2nd:
![Tom Petty]()
Tom PettyTom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and...
![Rock Hudson]()
Rock HudsonAmerican actor.
![Madeleine Carroll]()
Madeleine CarrollBritish actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.
![Gene Autry]()
Gene AutryAmerican singer who became famous as a singing cowboy on radio, in movies and on television.
![George Grizzard]()
George GrizzardAmerican actor, who started his stage career in 1945.
![Tamara Dobson]()
Tamara DobsonAmerican actress (born 1947).
![Nipsey Russell]()
Nipsey RussellAmerican comedian and actor (d. 2005).
![George Bancroft]()
George BancroftAmerican historian and statesman, who was prominent in supporting secondary education at both the state and national levels.
- Marsel Duchamp
French-American artist known for his contributions to Dadaism and Surrealism.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 2nd
October 02, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 02, 1961:
- Also see October 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Roman Catholic Church - Memorial of Guardian Angels
- World Farm Animal Day
- Roman festivals - First day of the Ludi Augustales to celebrate the recovery by emperor August of Roman standards from the Parthians
- Guinea - Independence Day (from France, 1958)
- French Republican Calendar - Pomme de terre (Potato) Day, eleventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- India - Gandhi Jayanti (birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, 1869)
Observances on October 02, 1961:
- World Habitat Day
- International Day of Non-Violence
October 02, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 02, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 2nd and October 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 02, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 1961 was Take Good Care Of My Baby by Bobby Vee, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.
October 02, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 02, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 2nd and October 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bobby Vee - Take Good Care Of My Baby
- Dick and DeeDee - The Mountain's High
- Roy Orbison - Crying
- Ray Charles - Hit The Road Jack
- Elvis Presley - Little Sister
October 02, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 02, 1961 was Walking Back To Happiness by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.
October 02, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 02, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 2nd and October 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Helen Shapiro - Walking Back To Happiness
- The Highwaymen - Michael
- The Shadows - Kon-Tiki
- Billy Fury - Jealousy
- John Leyton - Wild Wind
October 02, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 02, 1961 was Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles and his Orchestra, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.
October 02, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 02, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 2nd and October 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Hit The Road Jack
- Ike & Tina Turner - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
- Bobby Bland - Don't Cry No More
- Lee Dorsey - Ya Ya
- The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra - My True Story
October 02, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 02, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Through a Glass Darkly
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Ingmar Bergman
Starring: Harriet Andersson, Gunnar Björnstrand, Max von Sydow, Lars Passgård
Country: United States of America
Splendor in the Grass
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Elia Kazan
Starring: Natalie Wood, Warren Beatty, Pat Hingle, Audrey Christie
Country: United States of America
King of Kings
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Nicholas Ray
Starring: Jeffrey Hunter, Siobhan McKenna, Hurd Hatfield, Ron Randell
Country: United States of America
Mr. Sardonicus
Release year: 1961
Directed by: William Castle
Starring: Ronald Lewis, Audrey Dalton, Guy Rolfe, Oskar Homolka
Breakfast at Tiffany's
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Blake Edwards
Starring: Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard, Patricia Neal, Buddy Ebsen
Country: United States of America
October 02, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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
October 02, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 02, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Nobody Knows My Name
By: James Baldwin
This collection of essays, written with Baldwin's unflinching honesty and illuminating insights, examines topics such as race relations in America and the role of the writer within society.
To Kill a Mockingbird
By: Harper Lee
To Kill A Mockingbird, the unforgettable story of a Southern childhood and the conscience crisis that rocked it became a bestseller immediately and was critically acclaimed when it was published for the first time in 1960.
The Agony and the Ecstasy
By: Irving Stone
Irving Stone's classic biographical novel about Michaelangelo - in which both the artist as well as the man are fully brought to life. This novel is a masterpiece in its own right. It portrays Michelangelo’s passionate, dangerous love life and …
A Matter Of Life And Death
By: Virgilia Peterson
Moderator of the 1956 TV Show "The Author Meets The Critics" as well as a well-known book critic. Her honest and searching autobiography.
A Journey To Matecumbe
By: Robert Lewis Taylor
WITH ILLUSTRATIONS by JOSEPH PAPIN This book tells the story of an adventure that takes place from the Mississippi River to the Florida Keys.
Who was the US President on October 02, 1961?
On October 02, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 02, 1961?
On October 02, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 02, 1961?
On October 02, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about October 2nd?
October 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of October. 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 October 2nd, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present), afghan parliamentary election, 2018, 13 killed and more than 30 injured at an election rally held in nangarhar province in afghanistan.
- 2017 - Due to a bomb threat, the luxor hotel has been placed under lockdown
- 2016 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). an isil sniper shoots jeroen oerlemans, a dutch war correspondent and photographer, in sirte, libya.
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 October 1961?
October 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
