Wednesday November 08, 1961: on this day

November 08, 1961 was the 312th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is November 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 November 08, 1961, who was born and died on November 08, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on November 08, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Big Bad John by Jimmy Dean), movies (e.g. Summer and Smoke, directed by Peter Glenville), 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 November 8th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was November 08, 1961?


November 08, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 312th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 08, 1961 can also be written as 11/8/1961 in the US and as 8/11/1961 in UK and Europe.

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November 08, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 08, 1961:

  • Whitey ford is voted cy young award winner over warren spahn
  • Imperial airlines flight 201/8 crashes while attempting to land at richmond, virginia, killing 77 persons on board.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 8th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

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

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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 08, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 06:31 am and setting at 06:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 23, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Nov 22, 1961.

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Who was born on November 08, 1961?


Famous people born on November 08, 1961:

  • Leif Garrett
    Leif Garrett

    American singer and actor.

  • Reed Richards

    Also known as Mr.

  • Micky Adams

    Manager and english footballer.

  • Leif Garrett in Hollywood

    California, usa; singer/actor ("devil x 5"), three for the road.

  • Enn Rajasaar

    Estonian architect.

Whose famous birthday is on November 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 8th:

  • Alain Delon
    Alain Delon

    French director, actor and producer.

  • Stéphane Audran
    Stéphane Audran

    French actress.

  • Courtney Thorne-Smith
    Courtney Thorne-Smith

    Courtney thorne-smith is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows such as melrose place and ally mcbeal.

  • Margaret Mitchell
    Margaret Mitchell

    American author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.

  • Virna Lisi
    Virna Lisi

    Italian actress and voluptuous lead lady, after her roles in local films, she was internationally recognized for "the black tulip," 1963,"...

  • Alfre Woodard
    Alfre Woodard

    American actress.

  • Patti Page
    Patti Page

    American singer.

  • Parker Posey
    Parker Posey

    Parker posey is a renowned american actress known for her roles in independent films and her contributions to the indie film movement.

  • Ayako Wakao
    Ayako Wakao

    Ayako wakao is a japanese actress known for her roles in classic japanese films.

  • Matthew Rhys
    Matthew Rhys

    Welsh actor.

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


You are 62 years 5 months old,

or 749 months and 12 days old,

or 3258 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22809 days old,

if you were born on November 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 November 08, 1961?

There are 202 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday November 8th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on November 08, 1961:

  • Hilda Trotter

    Hilda Trotter was a pioneering paleoanthropologist known for her research on early human ancestors.

What famous deaths happened on November 8th?

Famous deaths on November 8th:

  • Jean Marais
    Jean Marais

    French actor with handsome, rugged features.

  • Wendell Corey
    Wendell Corey

    American actor who appeared in films such as Rear Window and The Country Girl.

  • Dorothy Kilgallen
    Dorothy Kilgallen

    American actress and author, journalist (d. 1965).

  • James Hayden
    James Hayden

    American actor (born 1953).

  • Beatrice Kay
    Beatrice Kay

    Singer/actress (sister sue calvin & the col), dies at the age of 78.

  • Norman Rockwell

    American illustrator known for his portraits depicting american life.

  • Mayline Wong

    Renowned painter whose works are celebrated for their unique style.

  • Freddi Zeitlin

    Influential playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.

  • Vitali Ginzburg

    Nobel laureate known for his contributions to theoretical physics.

  • Jshon Milton

    John Milton was an English poet, polemicist, and civil servant best known for his epic poem Paradise Lost.

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November 08, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

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


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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 08, 1961 was Big Bad John by Jimmy Dean, according to the music chart for the week November 6th and November 12th.

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

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

  1. - Big Bad John
  2. - Runaround Sue
  3. - Bristol Stomp
  4. - Hit The Road Jack
  5. - Fool #1

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 08, 1961 was His Latest Flame / Little Sisters by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week November 6th and November 12th.

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

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

  1. - His Latest Flame / Little Sisters
  2. - Walking Back To Happiness
  3. - When The Girl In Your Arms Is The Girl In Your Heart
  4. - Wild Wind

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 08, 1961 was Ya Ya by Lee Dorsey, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 6th and November 12th.

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

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

  1. - Ya Ya
  2. - Hit The Road Jack
  3. - Please Mr. Postman
  4. - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
  5. - Human

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

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

Summer and Smoke

Summer and Smoke

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Peter Glenville

Starring: Laurence Harvey, Geraldine Page, Rita Moreno, Una Merkel

Susan Slade

Susan Slade

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Delmer Daves

Starring: Troy Donahue, Dorothy McGuire, Connie Stevens, Lloyd Nolan

Flower Drum Song

Flower Drum Song

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Henry Koster

Starring: Nancy Kwan, James Shigeta, Benson Fong, Jack Soo

Country: United States of America

Too Late Blues

Too Late Blues

Release year: 1961

Directed by: John Cassavetes

Starring: Bobby Darin, Stella Stevens, Everett Chambers, Nick Dennis

Susan Slade

Susan Slade

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Delmer Daves

Starring: Troy Donahue, Dorothy McGuire, Connie Stevens, Lloyd Nolan

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

The most popular TV Series on November 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:

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

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

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

I Should Have Kissed Her More by Alexander King

I Should Have Kissed Her More

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KING OF THE STATETELLERS - The favorite raconteur for millions of TV viewers! Bestseller of MINE ENEMY GETS OLDER, and MAY THIS HOUSE SAFE FROM TIGERS! ALEXANDER KING will tell you

The Judas Tree by A.J. Cronin

The Judas Tree

By:

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The Making Of The President 1960 by Theodore H. White

The Making Of The President 1960

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The most famous political story ever told is the epic clash between John F. Kennedy & Richard M. Nixon. This was captured in Theodore White's groundbreaking chronicle The Making of the President 1960.

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.

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.

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Who was the US President on November 08, 1961?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on November 08, 1961?

On November 08, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about November 8th?

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

  • 2018 - French authorities seize a ryanair plane because it was owed illegal subsidies to the european union at bordeaux-merignac airport, just before 149 passengers bound for london boarded.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: 2017 abu kamal offensive. the syrian army and its allies capture abu kamal, a member of the islamic state of iraq.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). six al qaeda insurgents were killed by the arab coalition.

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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 November 1961?

November 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th 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 November 8, 1961