Friday February 03, 1961: on this day

February 03, 1961 was the 34th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is February 03, 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 February 03, 1961, who was born and died on February 03, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 03, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Will You Love Me Tomorrow? by The Shirelles), movies (e.g. Mother Joan of the Angels, directed by Jerzy Kawalerowicz), TV series (e.g. Boomerang) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 3rd, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 03, 1961?


February 03, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 34th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 03, 1961 can also be written as 2/3/1961 in the US and as 3/2/1961 in UK and Europe.

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February 03, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 03, 1961:

  • 6th largest snowfall in nyc history (17.4 (44.2cm))
  • Browse newspapers headlines from February 03, 1961
  • A protest by agricultural workers in baixa de cassanje, portuguese angola, turns into a revolt, opening the angolan war of independence, the first of the portuguese colonial wars.
  • China buys grain from canada for $60 million.

February 03, 1961: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 03, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 3rd is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 03, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 03, 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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Discover the planets positions on February 3rd, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 03, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 03, 1961 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 03, 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 February 03, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 08:11 pm and setting at 09:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 31, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Mar 02, 1961.

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Who was born on February 03, 1961?


Famous people born on February 03, 1961:

  • Linda Eder

    American singer and actress.

  • Jay Adams

    American skateboarder.

  • Keith Gordon in New York City

    New york, usa.

  • Keith Gordon
  • Didier Hoyer
  • Bruce Kuczenski
  • Willy Maes
  • Colin McNab
  • Salil Shetty
  • Alessandro Goti
  • Jayen Varma
  • Alexandru Chiculiță
  • Mercedes Abad
  • Awn Hussain Al Khashlok

Whose famous birthday is on February 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 3rd:

  • Daddy Yankee
    Daddy Yankee

    Daddy yankee is a puerto rican reggaeton rapper known for popularizing reggaeton music worldwide and for hits like 'gasolina' and...

  • Isla Fisher
    Isla Fisher

    Isla fisher is a scottish-australian actress known for her roles in movies such as wedding crashers and confessions of a shopaholic.

  • Blythe Danner
    Blythe Danner

    Blythe danner is an american actress known for her work in film, television, and theater, and for being the mother of actress gwyneth...

  • Morgan Fairchild
    Morgan Fairchild

    American actress, best known for her underwear and seductive roles in tv series like "search for tomorrow", 1971, "dallas," 1978 and...

  • Paul Auster
    Paul Auster

    American director and author whose writings combine absurdism, reality, crime fiction and the search to identity and personal meaning in...

  • Nathan Lane
    Nathan Lane

    American actor.

  • Sean Kingston
    Sean Kingston

    Jamaican/american singer/rapper.

  • Maura Tierney
    Maura Tierney

    Maura Tierney is an American actress known for her roles in ER and The Affair.

  • Michael Cimino
    Michael Cimino

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Peggy Ann Garner
    Peggy Ann Garner

    Actress (ford theater), died at 53 from cancer.

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February 03, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 63 years 1 month old,

or 757 months and 16 days old,

or 3293 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23055 days old,

if you were born on February 03, 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 February 03, 1961?

There are 321 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 3rd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 03, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 03, 1961.

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February 03, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 03, 1961:

  • Anna May Wong

    American actress (d. 1961).

  • William Morrison

    1st viscount dunrossil, scottish-australian captain and politician, 14th governor-general of australia (b. 1893).

  • Viscount Dunrossil

    Governor-general of australia (1959-1961), dies aged 67.

  • Gino Baldo
  • I visconte Dunrossil William Morrison
  • Aldo Mattei

What famous deaths happened on February 3rd?

Famous deaths on February 3rd:

  • Lana Clarkson
    Lana Clarkson

    American actress and model (born 1962).

  • Maria Schneider
    Maria Schneider

    Maria schneider was a french actress known for her role in the controversial film last tango in paris.

  • Audrey Meadows
    Audrey Meadows

    American actress, alice - the honeymooners, dies at the age of 69.

  • Joe Alaskey
    Joe Alaskey

    American actor (b. 1952).

  • Mary Healy
    Mary Healy

    New orleans, louisiana -- actress (2nd fiddle, he married his wife).

  • Nancy Kulp
    Nancy Kulp

    Harrisburg, pennsylvania -- actress (miss hashaway-beverly hillbillies).

  • Joahan Gutenberg

    Inventor of the printing press.

  • Tullio Campagnolo

    Inventor of the quick-release skewer for bicycle wheels.

  • Ranald Boyd

    Renowned physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Kyrstal Lyne

    American actress known for her roles in various films and TV shows.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 3rd

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February 03, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 03, 1961:

  • Japan - the festival of Setsubun before spring.
  • United States - Four Chaplains Day.
  • Mozambique - Heroes' Day.

Saints celebrated on February 03, 1961:

  • Saints Berlindis, Celsa and Nona.
  • Saint Blaise, Catholics visit churches to have their throats blessed.
  • Saint Ansgar, patron saint of Denmark
  • Saint Werburgh
  • Saint Hadelin (+690)
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February 03, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 03, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 30th and February 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 03, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 03, 1961 was Will You Love Me Tomorrow? by The Shirelles, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

February 03, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 03, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 30th and February 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
  2. - Calcutta
  3. - Exodus
  4. - Wonderland By Night
  5. - Shop Around

February 03, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 03, 1961 was Are You Lonesome Tonight? by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

February 03, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 03, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 30th and February 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Are You Lonesome Tonight?
  2. - Sailor
  3. - You're Sixteen
  4. - Pepe
  5. - Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes

February 03, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 03, 1961 was Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson), according to the R&B music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

February 03, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 03, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 30th and February 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Shop Around
  2. - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
  3. - The Hoochi Coochi Coo
  4. - At Last
  5. - All In My Mind

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February 03, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 03, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Mother Joan of the Angels

Mother Joan of the Angels

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jerzy Kawalerowicz

Starring: Lucyna Winnicka, Mieczyslaw Voit, Anna Ciepielewska, Maria Chwalibóg

Hand in Hand

Hand in Hand

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Philip Leacock

Starring: Loretta Parry, Philip Needs, John Gregson, Sybil Thorndike

The Sins of Rachel Cade

The Sins of Rachel Cade

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

Starring: Angie Dickinson, Peter Finch, Roger Moore, Errol John

The Misfits

The Misfits

Release year: 1961

Directed by: John Huston

Starring: Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, Montgomery Clift, Thelma Ritter

Country: United States of America

La notte

La notte

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Michelangelo Antonioni

Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Marcello Mastroianni, Monica Vitti, Bernhard Wicki

Country: United States of America

February 03, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 03, 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:

Boomerang

Boomerang

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Reginald Hudlin

An Enemy of the People

An Enemy of the People

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Satyajit Ray

Cover Girl

Cover Girl

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Charles Vidor

The Avengers

The Avengers

Release year: 1960

Written by:

Directed by: Jeremiah Chechik

Starring: Patrick Macnee

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Mira Nair

February 03, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 03, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Sermons And Soda Water by John O'Hara

Sermons And Soda Water

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John O'Hara, Three Volumes in One, Random Hse. Book club ed., in DJ

Rabbit, Run by John Updike

Rabbit, Run

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Rabbit, Run was the book that established John Updike's status as one of America's most important novelists.

The White Nile by Alan Moorehead

The White Nile

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Enjoy all the excitement and adventure from Alan Moorehead's classic bestseller The White Nile - the daring explorations of the Nile River during the second half the nineteenth century.

The Waste Makers by Vance Packard

The Waste Makers

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The Waste Makers is Vance Packard’s 1960 pioneering work about how rapid growth can lead to "the systematic attempt by business to make us wasteful and debt-ridden, permanently unhappy individuals."

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 February 03, 1961?

On February 03, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 03, 1961?

On February 03, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 03, 1961?

On February 03, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about February 3rd?

February 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd day of the month of February. 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 February 3rd, such as:

  • 2019 - French air force mirage 2000 fighter aircrafts struck a convoy consisting of approximately 40 pickups belonging to an armed group who entered northern chad via libya at the request of chadian authorities.
  • 2018 - The london-based syrian observatory for human rights reports on the shooting down of a sukhoi su-25 su-25 aircraft by unidentified rebel groups over idlib governorate. it was also reported that its pilot was also killed. although the pilot managed to escape with his parachute, he was shot and killed while fighting with a pistol in an attempt to avoid capture. no groups claim responsibility. this version of events is supported by the russian ministry of defence.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). according to afghan police, eight members of their force were killed at a faryab province checkpoint by the taliban.

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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 February 1961?

February 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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 February 1961 calendar looked like.

Friday February 3, 1961