Friday October 06, 1961: on this day

October 06, 1961 was the 279th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 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 October 06, 1961, who was born and died on October 06, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 06, 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 6th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 06, 1961?


October 06, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 279th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 06, 1961 can also be written as 10/6/1961 in the US and as 6/10/1961 in UK and Europe.

October 06, 1961 in October 1961 calendar

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October 06, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 06, 1961:

  • Jfk advises americans to build fallout shelters
  • Ussr performs nuclear tests at kapustin yar and novaya zemlya ussr

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 6th 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 06, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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The moon phase on October 06, 1961 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 06, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:46 am and setting at 05:46 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 06, 1961?


Famous people born on October 06, 1961:

  • Miyuki Matsuda

    Japanese actress.

  • Paul Sansome

    English footballer.

  • Ben Summerskill

    English journalist and businessman.

  • David Kirk

    Athlete.

  • Tim Burgess

    Rocker.

  • Katrin Dörre-Heinig
  • Moshe Lion
  • Sonja Lumme
  • Immacolata Amodeo
  • Paolo Boesso
  • Marcello Cortese
  • Raffaele Di Fusco

Whose famous birthday is on October 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 6th:

  • Vinod Khanna
    Vinod Khanna

    Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood films.

  • Ioan Gruffudd
    Ioan Gruffudd

    Ioan gruffudd is a welsh actor known for his roles in titanic, fantastic four, and the tv series hornblower.

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • Amy Jo Johnson
    Amy Jo Johnson

    Amy jo johnson is an american singer and actress best known for her role as kimberly hart in the television series mighty morphin power...

  • Elisabeth Shue
    Elisabeth Shue

    Elisabeth shue is an american film actress known for her roles in popular movies such as 'the karate kid', 'back to the future part ii', and...

  • Bruno Cremer
    Bruno Cremer

    French comedian, actor and comedian.

  • Britt Ekland
    Britt Ekland

    Swedish-american actress and one of sweden's most prominent sex symbols.

  • Jeremy Sisto
    Jeremy Sisto

    American screenwriter and producer of actor actors.

  • Maki Horikita
    Maki Horikita

    Japanese actress and model.

  • Melvyn Bragg
    Melvyn Bragg

    British journalist, editor, and presenter of "the south bank show," a prestigious arts program that won 87 major awards.

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


You are 62 years 5 months old,

or 749 months and 22 days old,

or 3259 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22819 days old,

if you were born on October 06, 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 06, 1961?

There are 192 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 6th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 06, 1961:

  • Oprando Bottura
  • Francesco Caporale
  • Frances Schroth

What famous deaths happened on October 6th?

Famous deaths on October 6th:

  • Bette Davis
    Bette Davis

    American actress.

  • Bill O'Reilly
    Bill O'Reilly

    American journalist, tv and radio personality.

  • Amália Rodrigues
    Amália Rodrigues

    Portuguese actress and singer (d. 1999).

  • Denholm Elliott
    Denholm Elliott

    Actor in english (raiders of lost ark) dies at age 70.

  • Diane Cilento
    Diane Cilento

    Queensland, australia -- actress.

  • Hattie Jacques
    Hattie Jacques

    British comedy actor known for his roles in the Carry On films.

  • Scott Wilson
    Scott Wilson

    Scott wilson was an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as in cold blood and the walking dead.

  • Dennis Price
    Dennis Price

    Twyford (england) -- actor (adventurers and millionairess).

  • Richard Farnsworth
    Richard Farnsworth

    Los angeles, california -- actor (misery, havana, sylvester).

  • Ted Bessell
    Ted Bessell

    Actor/director (that girl) dies at 61 from an aneurism.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 6th

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


Holidays on October 06, 1961:

  • Judaism - Fast of Gedalia (2005)
  • Egypt - National Day or Victory Day; celebrates the results of the October war in 1973
  • U.S. - German-American Day observed since 1987; Mad Hatter Day
  • Ireland - Ivy Day, formerly honoring the Irish revolutionary Padraig Pearse, commemmorates the death of Charles Stewart Parnell.
  • Also see October 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Saint Bruno, St Faith
  • French Republican Calendar - áne (Donkey) Day, fifteenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
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October 06, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 06, 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 06, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 06, 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 06, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 06, 1961 was Walking Back To Happiness by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 06, 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 06, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 06, 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 06, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 06, 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 06, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 06, 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 06, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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

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

Russia And The West Under Lenin And Stalin by George F. Kennan

Russia And The West Under Lenin And Stalin

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George F. Kennan – Russia and the West under Lenin, Stalin Rossiia i Zapad pri Lenine i Staline Na Angliiskom Iazyke Publisher: . Year: 1962.

Clock Without Hands by Carson McCullers

Clock Without Hands

By:

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

A Nation Of Sheep by William J. Lederer

A Nation Of Sheep

By:

Nation Of Sheep A, William J. Lederer

Man And Dolphin by John Cunningham Lilly

Man And Dolphin

By:

John Cunningham Lilly M.D. John Cunningham Lilly, M.D. (1915-2001) was an American physician and neuroscientist. He also served as a psychonaut, psychoanalyst and philosopher. He was an American researcher on the nature of consciousness, primarily using isolation tanks and dolphins.

The Small Room by May Sarton

The Small Room

By:

A young woman discovers a new life in the hallowed halls at one of New England's most prestigious colleges while a scandal lurks on the periphery

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Who was the US President on October 06, 1961?

On October 06, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 06, 1961?

On October 06, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about October 6th?

October 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:

  • 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: avigdor lieberman, the defense minister of israel, has announced that israel will reduce its fishing zone off gaza strip from 9 nautical mile (17 km; 10 miles) to 6 nautical mile (11 km; 6.9 miles) in response to weekly gaza border protests. yesterday's protest saw over 20,000 participants. three palestinians were among those killed.
  • 2017 - According to the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), at least 14 civilians were killed by russian airstrikes as they crossed the euphrates river near mayadin, an isil-held area in eastern syria, while fleeing mahkan.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six people were killed in an al-shabaab attack against a village close to mandera, kenya. (reuters),

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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.

Discover how October 1961 calendar looked like.

Friday October 6, 1961