Wednesday October 04, 1961: on this day

October 04, 1961 was the 277th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 04, 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 04, 1961, who was born and died on October 04, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 04, 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 4th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 04, 1961?


October 04, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 277th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 04, 1961 can also be written as 10/4/1961 in the US and as 4/10/1961 in UK and Europe.

October 04, 1961 in October 1961 calendar

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October 04, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 4th 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 04, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 04, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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October 04, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 04, 1961 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 04, 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 04, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 01:54 am and setting at 04:45 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 04, 1961?


Famous people born on October 04, 1961:

  • Philippe Russo

    French guitarist and singer-songwriter.

  • Kerwin Duinmeijer

    Kerwin Duinmeijer was a Dutch teenager who became a symbol of racial violence in the Netherlands.

  • Kazuki Takahashi

    Japanese author and illustrator, created yu-gi-oh! (d. 2022).

  • Jon Secada

    Cuban-american singer-songwriter.

  • Mary Ellen Stuart

    Actress (frannie craig-as the world turns).

  • Melissa Galt

    American notable family, daughter of actress anne baxter and husb.

  • David W Harper in Abilene

    Texas, usa; actor (jim bob - waltons).

  • David Harper

    American actor.

  • Zoran Vulić
  • Juan Francisco Ordóñez
  • Kazuki Takahashi (高橋 和希)
  • Silvina Garré

Whose famous birthday is on October 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 4th:

  • Susan Sarandon
    Susan Sarandon

    American actress, who is well-known for her roles in films since her 1970s debut.

  • Christoph Waltz
    Christoph Waltz

    Christoph waltz is an austrian actor known for his captivating performances in quentin tarantino films, particularly for his roles in...

  • Alicia Silverstone
    Alicia Silverstone

    American actress, producer and author.

  • Dakota Johnson
    Dakota Johnson

    American celebrity family, first child of actor husband don johnson and actress melanie griffith.

  • Julien Clerc
    Julien Clerc

    French chanson and pop singer.

  • Liev Schreiber
    Liev Schreiber

    He was an american actor on stage and screen.

  • Anne Rice
    Anne Rice

    American writer.

  • Wendy Makkena
    Wendy Makkena

    American actress and dancer, known for her versatility and experience in comedy, voice-over, film and shakespeare.

  • Paco León
    Paco León

    Spanish screenwriter and producer of spanish actor.

  • Melissa Benoist
    Melissa Benoist

    American actress and singer.

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October 04, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 6 months old,

or 750 months and 21 days old,

or 3264 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22849 days old,

if you were born on October 04, 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 04, 1961?

There are 162 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 4th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 04, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 04, 1961.

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October 04, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 04, 1961:

  • Max Weber

    German painter known for his expressionist works.

  • Benjamin

    Russian metropolitan (b. 1880).

  • Metropolitan Benjamin (Fedchenkov)

    Orthodox missionary, writer and author, exarch of russian catholic church in north america (born 1880).

What famous deaths happened on October 4th?

Famous deaths on October 4th:

  • Graham Chapman
    Graham Chapman

    An english actor and writer.

  • Norman Wisdom
    Norman Wisdom

    English actor, comedian, and singer-songwriter (b. 1915).

  • Tom Bell
    Tom Bell

    English actor on stage and in film (born 1933).

  • Jill Bennett
    Jill Bennett

    Actress (skull and hawks), dies at 58 from unknown causes.

  • Evelean Rembrandt

    Evelean Rembrandt was a Dutch Golden Age painter, renowned for his masterful use of light and shadow in his portraits and biblical scenes.

  • Dreden Rembrandt

    Dreden Rembrandt was a Dutch Golden Age painter who is generally considered one of the greatest painters in European art history.

  • Wildon Rembrandt

    Wildon Rembrandt was a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his masterful use of chiaroscuro.

  • Arles Rembrandt

    A Dutch Golden Age painter, Rembrandt is known for his masterful use of light and shadow in his portraits and biblical scenes.

  • Janice Joplin

    Janice Joplin was an American singer and songwriter who was one of the most successful and influential rock musicians of her era.

  • Isaly Curie

    Isaly Curie was a French physicist and a pioneer in the study of radioactivity, who, together with her husband Pierre Curie and Henri...

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October 04, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on October 04, 1961:

  • World Space Week, 4-10 October
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October 04, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 04, 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 04, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 04, 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 04, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 04, 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:

  1. - Take Good Care Of My Baby
  2. - The Mountain's High
  3. - Crying
  4. - Hit The Road Jack
  5. - Little Sister

October 04, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 04, 1961 was Walking Back To Happiness by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

October 04, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 04, 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:

  1. - Walking Back To Happiness
  2. - Michael
  3. - Kon-Tiki
  4. - Jealousy
  5. - Wild Wind

October 04, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 04, 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 04, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 04, 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:

  1. - Hit The Road Jack
  2. - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
  3. - Don't Cry No More
  4. - Ya Ya
  5. - My True Story

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October 04, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 04, 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

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

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

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

Mr. Sardonicus

Release year: 1961

Directed by: William Castle

Starring: Ronald Lewis, Audrey Dalton, Guy Rolfe, Oskar Homolka

Breakfast at Tiffany's

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 04, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 04, 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

The Dick Van Dyke Show

Release year: 1961

Written by:

Starring: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Mathews

Country: United States of America

Top Cat

Top Cat

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Alberto Mar

Country: United States of America

Father of the Bride

Father of the Bride

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Gary Alazraki

Car 54, Where Are You?

Car 54, Where Are You?

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Bill Fishman

Hamlet

Hamlet

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Michael Almereyda

October 04, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 04, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Nobody Knows My Name by James Baldwin

Nobody Knows My Name

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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.

Chairman Of The Bored by Edward Streeter

Chairman Of The Bored

By:

First edition printed by Harper in 1961; pages tight and clean, some yellowing, 274 Pages.

Clock Without Hands by Carson McCullers

Clock Without Hands

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Clock Without Hands is McCullers's most powerful statement about race, class and justice. It was set in Georgia just before court-ordered integration.

The Edge Of Sadness by Edwin O'Connor

The Edge Of Sadness

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"A realistic Christian novel that offers hope in a nonChristian age New England Quarterly" A deeply felt and beautifully expressed work. .

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird

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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.

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Who was the US President on October 04, 1961?

On October 04, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 04, 1961?

On October 04, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 04, 1961?

On October 04, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about October 4th?

October 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th 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 4th, such as:

  • 2018 - Relations between india and russia: russian president vladimir putin arrives india to meet prime minister narendra modi.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: hawija offensive 2017: the iraqi army, allied paramilitary fighters, and the iraqi army storm the isil-held hawija in kirkuk governorate. hawija remains one of the few remaining strongholds of isil in iraq.
  • 2016 - Sectarianism and violence in pakistan: two motorcyclists open fire on a bus heading to hazara town in quetta, pakistan. the attack killed four shia hazara women and injured two others. (the daily mail, (dawn)

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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 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.

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