Wednesday February 08, 1961: on this day

February 08, 1961 was the 39th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is February 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 February 08, 1961, who was born and died on February 08, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 08, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Will You Love Me Tomorrow? by The Shirelles), movies (e.g. Gold of the Seven Saints, directed by Gordon Douglas), TV series (e.g. Happily Ever After) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was February 08, 1961?


February 08, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 39th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 1961 can also be written as 2/8/1961 in the US and as 8/2/1961 in UK and Europe.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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

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


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The moon phase on February 08, 1961 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 08, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 12:12 am and setting at 11:50 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 31, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Mar 02, 1961.

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Who was born on February 08, 1961?


Famous people born on February 08, 1961:

  • Vince Neil

    Vince neil is a renowned metal singer best known as the lead vocalist of the band mötley crüe.

  • Bruce Timm

    Animator and producer known for his work on 'Batman: The Animated Series'.

  • Sammy Llanas

    Rocker (bodeans).

  • Vince Neil [Wharton] in California

    Usa; rock vocalist (mi? 1/2 tley crne - "girls girls girls").

  • Marc Andréoni
  • Vince Neil (Vincent Neil Wharton

Whose famous birthday is on February 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 8th:

  • James Dean
    James Dean

    American actor.

  • Gary Coleman
    Gary Coleman

    Gary coleman was an american actor best known for his role as arnold jackson in the tv sitcom diff'rent strokes.

  • Mathilda May
    Mathilda May

    French actress, daughter to victor haim (greekturkish playwright) and margareta hanson (swedish ballet teacher).

  • Lana Turner
    Lana Turner

    American actress, onscreen since 1937.

  • Nick Nolte
    Nick Nolte

    American actor.

  • Jack Lemmon
    Jack Lemmon

    American actor.

  • Seth Green
    Seth Green

    Seth green is a well-known american actor and comedian, best known for his roles in the austin powers films and as the creator of the tv...

  • Mary Steenburgen
    Mary Steenburgen

    Mary steenburgen is an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as 'back to the future part iii' and 'step brothers'.

  • John Williams
    John Williams

    English-american actor (b. 1903).

  • Paul Wight
    Paul Wight

    American professional wrestler.

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


You are 63 years 2 months old,

or 758 months and 10 days old,

or 3297 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23080 days old,

if you were born on February 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 February 08, 1961?

There are 296 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 8th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on February 08, 1961:

  • William Duncan

    A scottish businessman and executive at imperial chemical industry, i.c.

What famous deaths happened on February 8th?

Famous deaths on February 8th:

  • Robert Conrad
    Robert Conrad

    American actor, seen more on tv than film with the series "hawaiian eye," the wild, wild west, and "the d.a.

  • Del Shannon
    Del Shannon

    American singer and songwriter.

  • George Dolenz
    George Dolenz

    American actor, father to micky dolenz (born in 1908).

  • Jmarion Henderson

    Nobel Prize-winning chemist for research on the dynamics of chemical reactions.

  • Peter the Great

    Peter the Great was the Tsar of Russia from 1682 to 1725, and is credited with modernizing and westernizing Russia.

  • Czar Peter I

    Also known as Peter the Great, he was the Czar of Russia from 1682 to 1725 and a patron of the arts, particularly architecture and music.

  • Joseth Priestley

    Joseth Priestley was a British chemist, philosopher, and clergyman who is best known for his discovery of oxygen and his contributions to...

  • Halvor Laxness

    Icelandic writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1955.

  • Zacharius Janssen

    Invented the first compound microscope.

  • Cem Karaca

    Renowned Turkish rock musician and composer.

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


Holidays on February 08, 1961:

  • Nirvana Day - an annual Buddhist festival.
  • Slovenia - Pre?eren Day, the Slovenian cultural holiday.
  • Boy Scouts of America - Scout Sunday; The Sunday preceding February 8 is designated as Scout Sunday and the following Saturday is designated as Scout Sabbath.

Saints celebrated on February 08, 1961:

  • Saint Jerome Emiliani.
  • Saint Juventius
  • Saint Mengold of Huy
  • Saint Jacoba (d.1239)
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February 08, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 08, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 6th and February 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 1961 was Will You Love Me Tomorrow? by The Shirelles, according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

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

The music chart in the USA on February 08, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 6th and February 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
  2. - Calcutta
  3. - Exodus
  4. - Shop Around
  5. - Calendar Girl

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 08, 1961 was Are You Lonesome Tonight? by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

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

The music chart in the UK on February 08, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 6th and February 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Are You Lonesome Tonight?
  2. - Sailor
  3. - You're Sixteen
  4. - Pepe
  5. - Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 08, 1961 was Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson), according to the R&B music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

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

The R&B music chart on February 08, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 6th and February 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Shop Around
  2. - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
  3. - All In My Mind
  4. - At Last
  5. - The Hoochi Coochi Coo

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

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

Gold of the Seven Saints

Gold of the Seven Saints

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

Starring: Clint Walker, Roger Moore, Letícia Román, Robert Middleton

Country: United States of America

Mother Joan of the Angels

Mother Joan of the Angels

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jerzy Kawalerowicz

Starring: Lucyna Winnicka, Mieczyslaw Voit, Anna Ciepielewska, Maria Chwalibóg

Hand in Hand

Hand in Hand

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Philip Leacock

Starring: Loretta Parry, Philip Needs, John Gregson, Sybil Thorndike

The Sins of Rachel Cade

The Sins of Rachel Cade

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

Starring: Angie Dickinson, Peter Finch, Roger Moore, Errol John

The Misfits

The Misfits

Release year: 1961

Directed by: John Huston

Starring: Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, Montgomery Clift, Thelma Ritter

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

Happily Ever After

Happily Ever After

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Yvan Attal

Boomerang

Boomerang

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Reginald Hudlin

An Enemy of the People

An Enemy of the People

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Satyajit Ray

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

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

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

Sermons And Soda Water by John O'Hara

Sermons And Soda Water

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John O'Hara, Three Volumes in One, Random Hse. Book club ed., in DJ

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 Conscience Of A Conservative by Barry Goldwater

The Conscience Of A Conservative

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2011 Reprint of the 1960 Edition. Original edition in full facsimile. Not reproduced using optical recognition software. Goldwater published "The Conscience Of A Conservative" in the year he was born.

The Politics Of Upheaval by Arthur Schlesinger

The Politics Of Upheaval

By:

The Politics of Upheaval 1935-1936 is volume 3 of Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.'s Age of Roosevelt series. It focuses on the turbulent final years of Franklin D.

Taken At The Flood by John Gunther

Taken At The Flood

By:

Taken at Flood; The Story Of Albert D. Lasker

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Who was the US President on February 08, 1961?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on February 08, 1961?

On February 08, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about February 8th?

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

  • 2019 - 2018-19 north american winter: jay inslee, washington governor, declares a state of emergency as a winter storm could bring snowfalls of up to 20 cm (20 inches) to the state.
  • 2018 - American-led intervention in syria's civil war: syria and russia have stated that the united states' military presence is illegal. about 25% of syria's territory is now under the control of the united states and its allied forces.
  • 2017 - War in donbass - donetsk people's republic commander mikhail tolstykh (also known as his nom de guerre "givi") is killed in a bomb explosion in makiivka in donetsk oblast. officials in the dpr blame the security service of ukraine.

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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 February 1961?

February 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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