Wednesday September 06, 1961: on this day

September 06, 1961 was the 249th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is September 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 September 06, 1961, who was born and died on September 06, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 06, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Michael by The Highwaymen), movies (e.g. Samson, directed by Andrzej Wajda), TV series (e.g. Hamlet) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was September 06, 1961?


September 06, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 249th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 06, 1961 can also be written as 9/6/1961 in the US and as 6/9/1961 in UK and Europe.

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September 06, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 06, 1961:

  • Ussr performs nuclear test at kapustin yar ussr
  • In bells, texas, usa a meteorite strikes the roof of a house.

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


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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 06, 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 September 6th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 06, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 03:07 am and setting at 06:11 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 06, 1961?


Famous people born on September 06, 1961:

  • Simon Reeve
    Simon Reeve

    Australian journalist and host of a game show.

  • Linas Linkevičius

    Lithuanian diplomat and politician.

  • Scott Travis

    American drummer (judas priest racer x, animetal usa).

  • Paul Waaktaar-Savoy

    Norwegian singer-songwriter/guitarist (a-ha & savoy).

  • Ervin Yen

    American politician and member of the Oklahoma Senate.

  • Wendi Richter

    American wrestler.

  • Peggy MacIntaggart

    Midland, ontario -- playmate (january, 1990).

  • Pal Waaktaar

    Oslo, norway -- rock guitarist / vocalist (a-ha).

  • Glenn Weiss
  • Pino Marzella
  • Alden McLaughlin
  • Michael Hofstetter
  • Basil Gorgis
  • Girolamo De Michele

Whose famous birthday is on September 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 6th:

  • Idris Elba
    Idris Elba

    Idris elba is a british actor known for his roles in tv shows like the wire and luther, as well as for his performances in movies such as...

  • Rosie Perez
    Rosie Perez

    Rosie Perez is an American actress and choreographer known for her roles in films like Do the Right Thing and White Men Can't Jump.

  • Michael Winslow
    Michael Winslow

    American screenwriter and producer of comedians.

  • Jane Curtin
    Jane Curtin

    American comedian and actress who rose to fame on tv's saturday night live.

  • Tim Henman
    Tim Henman

    A british tennis star, who won the sydney men’s singles tournament in 1996.

  • Carly Fiorina
    Carly Fiorina

    Ex-us business executive, currently seeking the nomination of the republican party for president of the united states.

  • Naomie Harris
    Naomie Harris

    Naomie harris is an english actress known for her roles in the james bond film series and the movie moonlight.

  • Swoosie Kurtz
    Swoosie Kurtz

    Amercan actress, with two tony awards under her belt.

  • Justina Machado
    Justina Machado

    Puerto rican actress.

  • John Berry
    John Berry

    American-french actor, screenwriter and producer (d. 1999).

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


You are 62 years 7 months old,

or 751 months and 17 days old,

or 3267 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22875 days old,

if you were born on September 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 September 06, 1961?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 6th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on September 06, 1961:

  • Conn Murray

    Irish politician who served as Minister for Finance and Minister for External Affairs.

  • Giovanni Costanzo

What famous deaths happened on September 6th?

Famous deaths on September 6th:

  • Jean-Paul Belmondo
    Jean-Paul Belmondo

    French actor, hailed as the new anti-hero of cinema in 1957 after he was a huge success in "a bout de souffle.

  • Gertrude Lawrence
    Gertrude Lawrence

    An english actress, singer and dancer, she is also a comedian and singer.

  • John McCain
    John McCain

    American politician.

  • Burt Reynolds
    Burt Reynolds

    American actor and virile leading man in films of the 1960s and 1970s.

  • Tom Wilson
    Tom Wilson

    American cartoonist, ziggy, creator of the character.

  • Anita Page
    Anita Page

    American singer and actress (d. 2008).

  • Kay Kendall
    Kay Kendall

    British actress genevieve dies from leukemia at 32.

  • Ernest Tubb
    Ernest Tubb

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (d. 1984).

  • Liz Fraser
    Liz Fraser

    English actress (b. 1930).

  • Blanche Sweet
    Blanche Sweet

    Us actress (dw griffith movies), passes away at 90.

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

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


Holidays on September 06, 1961:

  • United States - National Stillbirth Remembrance Day in 39 states
  • RC Saints - a Saint Bega or Bee of Cumbria and a Sankt Mang of Fnssen
  • Bulgaria - Unification Day
  • Canada - Stillbirth Remembrance Day in New Brunswick, Quebec, and Ontario
  • Pakistan - Defence Day
  • Swaziland - Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1968)
  • Also see September 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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September 06, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 06, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 4th and September 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 06, 1961 was Michael by The Highwaymen, according to the music chart for the week September 4th and September 10th.

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

The music chart in the USA on September 06, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 4th and September 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Michael
  2. - Wooden Heart
  3. - Tossin' And Turnin'
  4. - You Don't Know What You've Got (Until You Lose It)
  5. - School Is Out

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 06, 1961 was Johnny Remember Me by John Leyton, according to the music chart for the week September 4th and September 10th.

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

The music chart in the UK on September 06, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 4th and September 10th. 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 06, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 06, 1961 was Tossin' And Turnin' by Bobby Lewis, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 4th and September 10th.

September 06, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on September 06, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 4th and September 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Tossin' And Turnin'
  2. - Last Night
  3. - My True Story
  4. - Don't Cry No More
  5. - San-Ho-Zay

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

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

Samson

Samson

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Andrzej Wajda

Starring: Serge Merlin, Alina Janowska, Elzbieta Kepinska, Jan Ciecierski

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

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

The most popular TV Series on September 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:

Hamlet

Hamlet

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Michael Almereyda

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

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

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

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 …

A Nation Of Sheep by William J. Lederer

A Nation Of Sheep

By:

Nation Of Sheep A, William J. Lederer

The Winter Of Our Discontent by John Steinbeck

The Winter Of Our Discontent

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The last novel of one America's most loved writers--a story of degeneration and corruption as well as a spiritual crisis. In awarding John Steinbeck 1962 Nobel Prize in Literature, it was stated by the Nobel committee that

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.

Inside Europe Today by John Gunther

Inside Europe Today

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Who was the US President on September 06, 1961?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on September 06, 1961?

On September 06, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about September 6th?

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

  • 2018 - Two million ford f150 trucks have been recalled because of a manufacturing defect that could cause the seatbelt pretensioner to light up and ignite the vehicle.
  • 2017 - Pope francis visits colombia to conduct pastoral visits: pope francis arrives in colombia for five days. francis had promised to visit south america in early 2016 after a peace treaty on civil war was signed.
  • 2016 - 2016 davao city bombing: rodrigo duterte, philippine president, declares a national emergency. duterte warns abu sayyaf that he will eat him alive. (time'),

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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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Wednesday September 6, 1961