Friday December 08, 1961: on this day

December 08, 1961 was the 342nd day of the year 1961, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 08, 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 December 08, 1961, who was born and died on December 08, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 08, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Big Bad John by Jimmy Dean), movies (e.g. Judgment at Nuremberg, directed by Stanley Kramer), TV series (e.g. Les Coulisses De L'Exploit) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 8th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 08, 1961?


December 08, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 342nd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1961 can also be written as 12/8/1961 in the US and as 8/12/1961 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 1961 in December 1961 calendar

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December 08, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 08, 1961:

  • Antwerp belgium diocese forms
  • Larry costello scores 32 consecutive points without a miss (nba record).
  • Wilt chamberlain scores the second highest total in the nba - 78.

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December 08, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 08, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on December 8th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 08, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 08, 1961 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 December 08, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 07:27 am and setting at 06:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 22, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Dec 22, 1961.

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Who was born on December 08, 1961?


Famous people born on December 08, 1961:

  • Marleena Coulter

    Marleena Coulter is an American conservative political commentator, author, and television personality.

  • Ann Coulter

    American journalist and author of a law firm.

  • Beckett Simonon

    Bassist for the punk rock band The Clash.

  • Granville Waiters

    Former NBA player who played as a power forward and center, known for his rebounding skills.

  • Mark Bugden

    Australian rugby league player.

  • Conceição Lima

    São toméan poet.

  • Mikey Robins

    Australian comedian and television host.

  • André Bachand

Whose famous birthday is on December 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 8th:

  • Jim Morrison
    Jim Morrison

    American singer, songwriter and poet.

  • Nicki Minaj
    Nicki Minaj

    Rapper.

  • Maximilian Schell
    Maximilian Schell

    Maximilian Schell was an Austrian-Swiss actor, director, and producer who won an Academy Award for his performance in the 1961 film...

  • Ian Somerhalder
    Ian Somerhalder

    American actor, model, and director.

  • Kim Basinger
    Kim Basinger

    American actress, sensual, full-lipped, and gorgeously beautiful.

  • Teri Hatcher
    Teri Hatcher

    American actress, most famous for her roles in "superman" tv series and "desperate housewives" tv series.

  • David Carradine
    David Carradine

    American actor, first child of actor john carradine and first of his father's four wives.

  • Francis Huster
    Francis Huster

    French film actor, director, comedian, and scriptwriter.

  • AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb

    American singer and actress.

  • Dominic Monaghan
    Dominic Monaghan

    Movie actor.

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December 08, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 3 months old,

or 747 months and 20 days old,

or 3250 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22756 days old,

if you were born on December 08, 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 December 08, 1961?

There are 255 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 08, 1961.

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December 08, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 08, 1961:

  • Ephraim Lessing

    German-Jewish painter known for his expressionist works.

  • William Beatton Moonie

    Composer dies at 78.

What famous deaths happened on December 8th?

Famous deaths on December 8th:

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Marty Robbins
    Marty Robbins

    American country-western singer/composer who had 43 top ten records and authored over 500 songs during a 30-year career.

  • Gladys George
    Gladys George

    American actress (b. 1904).

  • Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois

    American actor known for his roles in film, television, and theater.

  • Martha Tilton
    Martha Tilton

    American actress and singer (d. 2006).

  • Howard Rollins
    Howard Rollins

    American actor (born 1950).

  • Robert Prosky
    Robert Prosky

    American actor (born 1930).

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

  • Carlotta Monti
    Carlotta Monti

    Lover of wc fields, who dies at the age of 86.

  • John Lennon

    Co-founder of the iconic rock band The Beatles, known for his influential songwriting and political activism.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 8th

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December 08, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 08, 1961:

  • Malta - Public Holiday.
  • Panama - Mother's Day
  • Romania - Constitution Day
  • Bulgaria - Day of the Student (studentski praznik)
  • R.C. Saints - The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary: a Holy Day of Obligation
  • Italy - In Milan, the opera season starts.
  • Buddhism - The Enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
  • Afflux (50 Aftermath) (Discordianism)
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December 08, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 08, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 4th and December 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 08, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1961 was Big Bad John by Jimmy Dean, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

December 08, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 08, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 4th and December 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Big Bad John
  2. - Please Mr. Postman
  3. - Goodbye Cruel World
  4. - Runaround Sue
  5. - Fool #1

December 08, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 08, 1961 was Tower Of Strength by Frankie Vaughan, according to the music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

December 08, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 08, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 4th and December 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tower Of Strength
  2. - Moon River
  3. - His Latest Flame / Little Sisters
  4. - Take Good Care Of My Baby
  5. - Big Bad John

December 08, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 4th and December 10th.

December 08, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 08, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 4th and December 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Please Mr. Postman
  2. - Just Got To Know
  3. - Gypsy Woman
  4. - Soothe Me
  5. - Hit The Road Jack

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December 08, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 08, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Judgment at Nuremberg

Judgment at Nuremberg

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Stanley Kramer

Starring: Spencer Tracy, Burt Lancaster, Richard Widmark, Marlene Dietrich

Country: United States of America

One, Two, Three

One, Two, Three

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Billy Wilder

Starring: James Cagney, Horst Buchholz, Pamela Tiffin, Arlene Francis

Country: United States of America

Babes in Toyland

Babes in Toyland

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jack Donohue

Starring: Ray Bolger, Tommy Sands, Annette Funicello, Ed Wynn

Country: United States of America

Paris Belongs to Us

Paris Belongs to Us

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jacques Rivette

Starring: Betty Schneider, Giani Esposito, Françoise Prévost, Daniel Crohem

Bachelor Flat

Bachelor Flat

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Frank Tashlin

Starring: Tuesday Weld, Richard Beymer, Terry-Thomas, Celeste Holm

December 08, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 08, 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:

Les coulisses de l'exploit

Les coulisses de l'exploit

Release year: 1961

Bonsoir

Bonsoir

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jean-Pierre Mocky

La grande farandole

La grande farandole

Release year: 1961

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

December 08, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 08, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford

The Incredible Journey

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Their instincts told them to go west. So the Labrador retriever, the bull terrier, and the Siamese, a young Labrador retriever set off through Canada.

A Nation Of Sheep by William J. Lederer

A Nation Of Sheep

By:

Nation Of Sheep A, William J. Lederer

A Prologue To Love by Taylor Caldwell

A Prologue To Love

By:

There is always help. Amy said that God is always there. "I'm ashamed. He was the only one I had forgotten about. She was silent for a while.

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.

The White Rajah by Nicholas Monsarrat

The White Rajah

By:

The white rajah.

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Who was the US President on December 08, 1961?

On December 08, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 08, 1961?

On December 08, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 08, 1961?

On December 08, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about December 8th?

December 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of December. 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 December 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Corinaldo stampede - six people are killed, and many more are injured, as concertgoers rush to get out of a packed lanterna azzurra bar in corinaldo, ancona province in marche, italy. pepper spray was reportedly used inside the club.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: russian aircraft strike a village in northwestern idlib governorate. there is a de-escalation zone. at least five civilians were killed.
  • 2016 - War in donbass - according to a united nations report released today, the death toll from the war is estimated at 9,758 people as of december 1.

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history

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 December 1961?

December 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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Friday December 8, 1961