Saturday September 02, 1961: on this day

September 02, 1961 was the 245th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is September 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 September 02, 1961, who was born and died on September 02, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 02, 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 2nd, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was September 02, 1961?


September 02, 1961 was a Saturday and it was the 245th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 02, 1961 can also be written as 9/2/1961 in the US and as 2/9/1961 in UK and Europe.

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September 02, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 2nd 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 02, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 02, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Ox personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on September 2nd, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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September 02, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 02, 1961 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 02, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 11:54 pm and setting at 03:23 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 02, 1961?


Famous people born on September 02, 1961:

  • Claude Puel

    Former player and manager of french soccer (soccer).

  • Carlos Valderrama

    Colombian manager and footballer.

  • Geordie Kemp

    Geordie Kemp is a politician who has served in various political roles.

  • Orval Wright

    Orval Wright was a standout football player known for his speed and agility on the field.

  • Ron Wasserman

    American singer-songwriter and producer.

  • Eugenio Derbez

    Mexican actor, director, producer, and screenwriter.

  • Jeff Russell

    Cincinnati, ohio -- pitcher (texas rangers).

  • Dee Dee Myers

    Public servant.

  • Mike Ross

    Politician.

  • Thierry Tuot
  • Hasmik Papian
  • Anthony Wong Chau-sang
  • Toshinobu Katsuya
  • Luis Guevara Mora
  • Gennaro Cirillo
  • Maurizio Martusciello
  • Didier Ollé-Nicolle
  • Nadija Bill'ova

Whose famous birthday is on September 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 2nd:

  • Keanu Reeves
    Keanu Reeves

    Lebanese-american actor.

  • Giuliano Gemma
    Giuliano Gemma

    Giuliano gemma was an italian actor known for his roles in spaghetti western films such as a pistol for ringo and day of anger.

  • Salma Hayek
    Salma Hayek

    Salma hayek is a mexican actress known for her roles in films such as frida, desperado, and from dusk till dawn.

  • Mark Harmon
    Mark Harmon

    American actor, noted family.

  • Jimmy Connors
    Jimmy Connors

    American tennis player, one of the greatest of all time.

  • Terry Bradshaw
    Terry Bradshaw

    American football player and champion with the pittsburgh steelers.

  • Lia Amanda
    Lia Amanda

    Italian actress and film star, maria molfesi's daughter.

  • Marge Champion
    Marge Champion

    American ballet and ballroom dancer.

  • Billy Preston
    Billy Preston

    American actor and pianist (d. 2006).

  • Kristen Cloke
    Kristen Cloke

    American actress.

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September 02, 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 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 September 02, 1961?

There are 129 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 02, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on September 02, 1961.

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September 02, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 02, 1961:

  • Greet Koeman

    Dutch singer, dies at 54.

  • Gian Maria Cominetti
  • Angelo De Magistris
  • Fred Kelsey

What famous deaths happened on September 2nd?

Famous deaths on September 2nd:

  • Troy Donahue
    Troy Donahue

    American actor and singer (d. 2001).

  • Bob Denver
    Bob Denver

    American actor, tv and film comedian.

  • Felix Aylmer
    Felix Aylmer

    Actor (quartet hamlet, dreaming lips), passes away at 90.

  • Jay Novello
    Jay Novello

    Actor harum scarum, rebel breed, dies at 78 from cancer.

  • Greysin Tolkien

    Greysin Tolkien was a British writer, poet, philologist, and academic, best known as the author of the high fantasy works The Hobbit and The...

  • Breckon Tolkien

    Breckon Tolkien was a British author and academic, renowned for his creation of the iconic fantasy world of Middle-earth and his influential...

  • Rayman Tolkien

    Rayman Tolkien was a British author who created the beloved fantasy world of Middle-earth, including the 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the...

  • Jhostin Tolkien

    J.

  • Joriel Tolkien

    Joriel Tolkien was a British author who is best known for his high fantasy works, including the iconic 'The Lord of the Rings' series.

  • Warnie J.R.R. Tolkien

    Famous for creating the Middle-earth legendarium.

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September 02, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on September 02, 1961:

  • Transnistria - Independence day, note Transnistria is not an internationally recognized independent state
  • Mauritius - Ganesh Chaturthi
  • Also see September 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Saint Sophia
  • Sedan Day (Sedantag) - traditional national German holiday (see Sedan, France) that commemorates Prussia's victory over France in 1870, making the German Empire a reality.
  • Vietnam - National Day (independence from France, 1945)
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September 02, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 02, 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 02, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 02, 1961 was Wooden Heart by Joe Dowell, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

September 02, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on September 02, 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 02, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 02, 1961 was Johnny Remember Me by John Leyton, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

September 02, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on September 02, 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 02, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 02, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

September 02, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on September 02, 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 02, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on September 02, 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 02, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on September 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:

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 02, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on September 02, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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"

The Making Of The President 1960 by Theodore H. White

The Making Of The President 1960

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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.

These Ruins Are Inhabited by Muriel Beadle

These Ruins Are Inhabited

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This reproduction is of a book published prior to 1923. The book might have some imperfections, such as missing pages or blurred images, poor photos, and errant marks.

Tropic Of Cancer by Henry Miller

Tropic Of Cancer

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Miller's first novel, a groundbreaking work of fiction, was banned in Britain for nearly thirty years. Henry Miller, a penniless writer who has yet to be published, arrived in Paris in 1930. He left behind a broken marriage and a …

The Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone

The Agony and the Ecstasy

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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 …

history

Who was the US President on September 02, 1961?

On September 02, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 02, 1961?

On September 02, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on September 02, 1961?

On September 02, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about September 2nd?

September 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - A suicide bomber targets a somalia government building in mogadishu and causes the destruction of a nearby school. there are 14 injuries and three deaths.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war: suicide bombers attack a power plant run by the state near samarra, iraq. seven people were killed and thirteen others were injured. the attack was claimed by the islamic state of iraq and the levant.
  • 2016 - Sectarianism in pakistan: islamic militants attack christian areas of khyber pakhtunkhwa. 13 people were killed in mardan.

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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.

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