Friday January 06, 1961: on this day

January 06, 1961 was the 6th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 06, 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 January 06, 1961, who was born and died on January 06, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 06, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Are You Lonesome To-Night? by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. Klondike) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 6th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 06, 1961?


January 06, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 6th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 06, 1961 can also be written as 1/6/1961 in the US and as 6/1/1961 in UK and Europe.

January 06, 1961 in January 1961 calendar

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January 06, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 6th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 06, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 06, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on January 6th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 06, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 06, 1961 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 06, 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 January 06, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 09:19 pm and setting at 10:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 01, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jan 31, 1961.

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Who was born on January 06, 1961?


Famous people born on January 06, 1961:

  • Jacqueline Novogratz

    Founder and CEO of Acumen, a nonprofit venture capital fund that uses entrepreneurial approaches to tackle global poverty.

  • Peter Whittle

    British politician, author, journalist, and broadcaster.

  • Nigel Melville

    English rugby player.

  • Georges Jobé

    Belgian motocross racer (d. 2012).

  • Antonya Nelson

    Author.

  • Dirk de

    Vries; dutch pop bassist (kong-slauerhoff).

  • Michel Dernies
  • Linas Linkevičius
  • José María Lumbreras
  • Sara Paglini
  • Kay Rush
  • Cesare Bussi

Whose famous birthday is on January 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 6th:

  • Kate McKinnon
    Kate McKinnon

    Kate mckinnon is a comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her impressions of famous personalities.

  • Rowan Atkinson
    Rowan Atkinson

    Rowan Atkinson is a British actor, comedian, and screenwriter, best known for his roles in the sitcoms 'Mr.

  • Norman Reedus
    Norman Reedus

    American actor and model, known for his roles in the walking dead's series daryl dixon and murphy macmanus' 1999 film the boondock saints...

  • Adriano Celentano
    Adriano Celentano

    Italian singer-songwriter, actor, and director.

  • Olga Georges-Picot
    Olga Georges-Picot

    French family noted, the daughter of a chinese ambassador.

  • Jérémie Renier
    Jérémie Renier

    Belgian actor.

  • Loretta Young
    Loretta Young

    American actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.

  • Danny Pintauro
    Danny Pintauro

    American actor seen playing young jonathan in the tv sitcom, "who's the boss?".

  • Mickey Hargitay
    Mickey Hargitay

    American physical culturist mr.

  • Danny Thomas
    Danny Thomas

    Deerfield, michigan -- comedian (show).

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January 06, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 63 years 3 months old,

or 759 months and 13 days old,

or 3302 weeks

or 23114 days old,

if you were born on January 06, 1961.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 06, 1961?

There are 262 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 6th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 06, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 06, 1961.

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January 06, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 06, 1961:

  • Regina Ullmann

    Writer dies at 76.

  • Sameli Tala

What famous deaths happened on January 6th?

Famous deaths on January 6th:

  • Rudolf Nureyev
    Rudolf Nureyev

    Russian-french choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).

  • Sidney Poitier
    Sidney Poitier

    American actor.

  • Silvana Pampanini
    Silvana Pampanini

    Italian film actress from the 1950s.

  • Om Puri
    Om Puri

    Renowned Indian actor known for his versatile roles in films.

  • Pat Harrington
    Pat Harrington

    Jr.

  • Loui Braille

    Inventor of the Braille system, a widely used method of reading and writing for the visually impaired.

  • Genecis Mendel

    Considered the father of genetics, he discovered the basic principles of heredity through his experiments with pea plants.

  • Cicilia Mandela

    South African anti-apartheid activist and politician.

  • Ron Asheton

    Ron Asheton was an American guitarist and songwriter, best known as a founding member of the rock band The Stooges.

  • Messiyah Mendel

    Known for his work in genetics and the study of pea plants.

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January 06, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 06, 1961:

  • Epiphany (National Holiday) in Italy
  • Christianity (except Eastern and Oriental Orthodox who follow the Julian Calendar) - Epiphany of the Lord (a.k.a. "Twelfth Day of Christmas" and Three Kings Day in some areas).
  • In the Irish Calendar- Little Christmas or Nollaig na mBan (Women's Christmas) and/or Twelfth Day.
  • Twelfth Night, or The Lord of Misrule
  • Rastafari movement - Celebration of the ceremonial birthday of Haile Selassie
  • Ancient Latvia - Zvaigznes Diena observed
  • Armenian Christmas (except in the Holy Land where it's on January 18th - old calendar)
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January 06, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 06, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 2nd and January 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 06, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 06, 1961 was Are You Lonesome To-Night? by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

January 06, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 06, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Are You Lonesome To-Night?
  2. - Wonderland By Night
  3. - Last Date
  4. - Exodus
  5. - A Thousand Stars

January 06, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 06, 1961 was Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

January 06, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 06, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Poetry In Motion
  2. - I Love You
  3. - Save The Last Dance For Me
  4. - Portrait Of My Love
  5. - Are You Lonesome Tonight?

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January 06, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 06, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

La notte

La notte

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Michelangelo Antonioni

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

Country: United States of America

Midnight Lace

Midnight Lace

Release year: 1960

Directed by: David Miller

Starring: Doris Day, Rex Harrison, John Gavin, Myrna Loy

Country: United States of America

Shoot the Piano Player

Shoot the Piano Player

Release year: 1960

Directed by: François Truffaut

Starring: Charles Aznavour, Marie Dubois, Nicole Berger, Michèle Mercier

Country: United States of America

Ten Who Dared

Ten Who Dared

Release year: 1960

Directed by: William Beaudine

Starring: Brian Keith, John Beal, James Drury, R.G. Armstrong

The Millionairess

The Millionairess

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Anthony Asquith

Starring: Sophia Loren, Peter Sellers, Alastair Sim, Vittorio De Sica

January 06, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 06, 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:

Klondike

Klondike

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Simon Cellan Jones

Paul of Tarsus

Paul of Tarsus

Release year: 1960

No Man's Island

No Man's Island

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Ferenc Török

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

January 06, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 06, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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 …

Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger

Franny and Zooey

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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, …

Pomp And Circumstance by Noel Coward

Pomp And Circumstance

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The first novel by the author, a hilarious comedy with absurd dialogue and bizarre situations. This is a wonderfully funny story about the manners and customs of a tropical island.

The Nylon Pirates by Nicholas Monsarrat

The Nylon Pirates

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Alcestis is a British luxury cruise ship that is moored in New York. She will be embarking on a trip to South America, the Caribbean and Africa with her only passengers, businessmen facing mid-life crisis.

The Snake Has All The Lines by Jean Kerr

The Snake Has All The Lines

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Humorous essays about family and theatre life.

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Who was the US President on January 06, 1961?

On January 06, 1961 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 06, 1961?

On January 06, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 06, 1961?

On January 06, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 6th?

January 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of January. 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 January 6th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018 moscow-constantinople schism: the chancellor of the ukrainian orthodox church (moscow patriarchate) describes the granting of autocephaly on january 5 to the orthodox church of ukraine as "a secular event."
  • 2018 - Casamance conflict, 13 people are killed by gunmen near ziguinchor (senegal).
  • 2017 - Russian military intervention in syria's civil war: russia begins withdrawal of its forces from syria. russia's aircraft carrier battle group was the first to depart. the united nations declares that the ceasefire is holding "largely".

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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 January 1961?

January 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1961 calendar looked like.

Friday January 6, 1961