Monday January 09, 1961: on this day

January 09, 1961 was the 9th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 09, 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 January 09, 1961, who was born and died on January 09, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 09, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. An Enemy Of The People) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 9th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 09, 1961?


January 09, 1961 was a Monday and it was the 9th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 09, 1961 can also be written as 1/9/1961 in the US and as 9/1/1961 in UK and Europe.

January 09, 1961 in January 1961 calendar

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January 09, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 09, 1961:

  • British authorities announce that they have discovered a large soviet spy ring in london.
  • President dwight eisenhower gives his final state of the union address to congress. in a farewell address the same day, he warns of the increasing power of a ampquotmilitary-industrial complex.ampquot
  • Patrice lumumba of republic of congo is assassinated.

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January 09, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 9th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 09, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 09, 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 January 9th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 09, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 09, 1961 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 09, 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 January 09, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 11:16 pm and setting at 11:58 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 01, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jan 31, 1961.

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Who was born on January 09, 1961?


Famous people born on January 09, 1961:

  • Calvin Smith

    Olympic gold medalist sprinter known for his speed and dominance in the 1980s.

  • Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès

    French man suspect of killing all his family members (his wife and four children) at their home in nantes.

  • Yannick Stopyra

    French football/soccer striker, who played in ligue 1 for 455 games and scored 130 goals representing six teams, mainly sochaux, toulouse...

  • Didier Camberabero

    French rugby player.

  • Henry Omaga-Diaz

    Filipino journalist.

  • Oliver Goldstick

    American producer and screenwriter.

  • Bruno Guillain
  • Aldo Scardella
  • Giuliano Giorgi
  • Karim Dridi
  • Sandra Myers
  • Andrea Zanussi
  • Karl Zeller
  • Álvaro Bayona
  • Al Jean

Whose famous birthday is on January 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 9th:

  • Richard Nixon
    Richard Nixon

    American lawyer, who became a u.s.

  • Gracie Fields
    Gracie Fields

    British actress, comedian and film star.

  • Nina Dobrev
    Nina Dobrev

    Nina dobrev is a bulgarian-born actress known for her role in the tv series the vampire diaries.

  • Mao Inoue
    Mao Inoue

    Mao inoue is a japanese actress best known for her role as makino tsukushi in the popular japanese drama series hana yori dango.

  • Dave Matthews
    Dave Matthews

    Dave matthews is a south african-born american rock singer, best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the dave matthews band.

  • Simone de Beauvoir
    Simone de Beauvoir

    Simone de beauvoir was a french philosopher and author known for her influential works in existentialist philosophy and feminist theory.

  • Lee Van Cleef
    Lee Van Cleef

    Lee van cleef, one of the greatest movie villains, started his career as an accountant.

  • Susannah York
    Susannah York

    British stage star and star, who also stars in more than 60 films.

  • Imelda Staunton
    Imelda Staunton

    Imelda Staunton is a renowned British actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and stage.

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January 09, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 63 years 3 months old,

or 759 months and 10 days old,

or 3301 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23111 days old,

if you were born on January 09, 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 January 09, 1961?

There are 265 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 9th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 09, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 09, 1961.

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January 09, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 09, 1961:

  • Emily Greene Balch

    American economist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1867).

  • Richard Hamann

What famous deaths happened on January 9th?

Famous deaths on January 9th:

  • Peter Cook
    Peter Cook

    British comedian and satirist.

  • Verna Bloom
    Verna Bloom

    Lynn, massachusetts -- actress (after hours badge 373).

  • John Gilbert
    John Gilbert

    John gilbert is a british politician known for serving as a member of parliament.

  • John Reilly
    John Reilly

    American actor (b. 1934).

  • Angus Scrimm
    Angus Scrimm

    American actor and author (b. 1926).

  • Wise Mbeki

    Renowned President of South Africa during the post-apartheid era.

  • Jmarion Baraka

    Influential figure in the Black Arts Movement.

  • Kathleen Mansfield

    Renowned modernist short story writer.

  • Juan Lavalle

    Argentinian military and political figure who played a significant role in the country's history.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 9th

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January 09, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 09, 1961:

  • Balloon Ascension Day
  • Philippines - Feast of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo district, Manila.
  • 1788 - Ratification Day in Connecticut.
  • 1822 - "I Will Stay" Day, when the Portuguese prince Pedro decided to stay in Brazil against the orders of the Portugal king Jopo VI, starting the Brazilian independence process.
  • 1964 - Memorial day of Patriotic Panamanians for the Panama Canal (Martyrs' Day/Dia de los Martires).
  • Eastern Orthodox - Feast of Saint Theophan the Recluse.
  • Roman Catholic - Feast of Saint Adrian
  • Stepfather's Day
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January 09, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 09, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 9th and January 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 09, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 09, 1961 was Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.

January 09, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 09, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 9th and January 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Wonderland By Night
  2. - Are You Lonesome To-Night?
  3. - Exodus
  4. - Last Date
  5. - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?

January 09, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 09, 1961 was Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson, according to the music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.

January 09, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 09, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 9th and January 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Poetry In Motion
  2. - I Love You
  3. - Save The Last Dance For Me
  4. - Portrait Of My Love
  5. - Are You Lonesome Tonight?

January 09, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 09, 1961 was He Will Break Your Heart by Jerry Butler, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.

January 09, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 09, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 9th and January 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - He Will Break Your Heart
  2. - Shop Around
  3. - Last Date
  4. - Are You Lonesome To-night?
  5. - Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear To Tread)

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January 09, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 09, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

La notte

La notte

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Michelangelo Antonioni

Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Marcello Mastroianni, Monica Vitti, Bernhard Wicki

Country: United States of America

Shoot the Piano Player

Shoot the Piano Player

Release year: 1960

Directed by: François Truffaut

Starring: Charles Aznavour, Marie Dubois, Nicole Berger, Michèle Mercier

Country: United States of America

Ten Who Dared

Ten Who Dared

Release year: 1960

Directed by: William Beaudine

Starring: Brian Keith, John Beal, James Drury, R.G. Armstrong

The Millionairess

The Millionairess

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Anthony Asquith

Starring: Sophia Loren, Peter Sellers, Alastair Sim, Vittorio De Sica

Saturday Night and Sunday Morning

Saturday Night and Sunday Morning

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Karel Reisz

Starring: Albert Finney, Shirley Anne Field, Rachel Roberts, Hylda Baker

Country: United States of America

January 09, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 09, 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:

An Enemy of the People

An Enemy of the People

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Satyajit Ray

Paul of Tarsus

Paul of Tarsus

Release year: 1960

No Man's Island

No Man's Island

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Ferenc Török

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

January 09, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 09, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Chess Players by Frances Parkinson Keyes

The Chess Players

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The Chess Players is an historical novel that is based on Paul Morphy's life. He is widely regarded as the first champion of chess in the world and perhaps the greatest chess player.

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.

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 Last Of The Just by Andre Schwarz-Bart

The Last Of The Just

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Andre Schwarz-Bart's The Last of the Just was published in 16 languages and won the prestigious Prix Goncourt. It is widely considered the greatest Holocaust novel.

Advise And Consent by Allen Drury

Advise And Consent

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Advice and Consent

history

Who was the US President on January 09, 1961?

On January 09, 1961 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 09, 1961?

On January 09, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 09, 1961?

On January 09, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 9th?

January 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th day of the month of January. 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 January 9th, such as:

  • 2019 - After the plane with two pilots disappeared from radar, remnants of a dassault mirage 2000d fighter aircraft were found in jura.
  • 2018 - Breitbart news executive chairman steve bannon resigns amid a dispute between the united states and president donald trump over remarks he made in michael wolff’s fire and fury about the trump family.
  • 2017 - January 2017, jerusalem vehicular attack: benjamin netanyahu, israeli prime minister, blames islamic state for the attack on east jerusalem that left four soldiers dead and 15 injured.

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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 January 1961?

January 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1961 calendar looked like.

Monday January 9, 1961