Tuesday October 10, 1961: on this day

October 10, 1961 was the 283rd day of the year 1961, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is October 10, 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 October 10, 1961, who was born and died on October 10, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 10, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles), movies (e.g. West Side Story, directed by Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise), 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 October 10th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 10, 1961?


October 10, 1961 was a Tuesday and it was the 283rd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 10, 1961 can also be written as 10/10/1961 in the US and as 10/10/1961 in UK and Europe.

October 10, 1961 in October 1961 calendar

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October 10, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 10, 1961:

  • Milk & honey opens at martin beck theater nyc for 543 performances
  • Expansion draft to stock houston astros and new york mets
  • Otis m smith appointed to michigan supreme court
  • A volcanic eruption on tristan da cunha causes the whole population to be evacuated.

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October 10, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 10th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 10, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 10, 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 October 10th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 10, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 10, 1961 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 10, 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 October 10, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 07:38 am and setting at 07:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Oct 23, 1961.

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Who was born on October 10, 1961?


Famous people born on October 10, 1961:

  • Martin Kemp
    Martin Kemp

    British actor and musician, spandau ballet's bass player is british.

  • Jodi Benson
    Jodi Benson

    Movie actress.

  • Danuta Stenka

    Polish actress known for her work in film, television, and theater.

  • Bonita Friedericy

    Bonita Friedericy is an American actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Chuck'.

  • Henrik Jørgensen

    Danish runner (d. 2019).

  • Scott Hoffman

    American drummer (38 special).

  • Brian Lee Diemer

    Grand rapids (michigan) -- steeplechase (1984 olympics-bron medalist).

  • Trent Gardner
  • Jean-Marc Leclercq
  • Viktor Nikolaevič Muženko
  • Uwe Proske
  • Carl Shutt
  • Eckart Würzner
  • Ferdinando De Giorgi
  • Curtis Hairston

Whose famous birthday is on October 10th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 10th:

  • Chiaki Kuriyama
    Chiaki Kuriyama

    Chiaki kuriyama is a japanese singer and actress known for her role as gogo yubari in the movie kill bill: volume 1..

  • Donald Sinden
    Donald Sinden

    Donald sinden was a british actor known for his work in theater, film, and television, including roles in popular british tv series and...

  • Charles Dance
    Charles Dance

    English actor, director, and screenwriter.

  • Harold Pinter
    Harold Pinter

    British playwright, screenwriter, and poet.

  • Peter Coyote
    Peter Coyote

    American actor, director, and screenwriter.

  • Ludmilla Tchérina
    Ludmilla Tchérina

    French actress and choreographer, ballerina (d. 2004).

  • Anita Mui
    Anita Mui

    Hong Kong singer and actress, known as the 'Madonna of Asia.

  • Aimee Teegarden
    Aimee Teegarden

    American actress and producer.

  • Helen Hayes
    Helen Hayes

    American actress, who started on stage at age five.

  • Dan Stevens
    Dan Stevens

    Dan stevens is a british actor known for his role as matthew crawley in the tv series downton abbey and as david haller in the tv series...

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October 10, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 6 months old,

or 750 months and 14 days old,

or 3263 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22842 days old,

if you were born on October 10, 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 October 10, 1961?

There are 169 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 10th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 10, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 10, 1961.

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October 10, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 10, 1961:

  • Joe Triscari
  • Giovanni Carignani
  • Raymond Cazanave
  • Lewin Fitzhamon

What famous deaths happened on October 10th?

Famous deaths on October 10th:

  • Christopher Reeve
    Christopher Reeve

    American actor, stage, film, and tv.

  • Yul Brynner
    Yul Brynner

    Russian-american actor.

  • Joan Sutherland
    Joan Sutherland

    An australian singer and a prominent 20th-century coloratura operatic soprano, "las stupenda.

  • Redd Foxx
    Redd Foxx

    American comedian and actor.

  • Alex Karras
    Alex Karras

    American football player, wrestler, and actor (d. 2012).

  • Teresa Graves
    Teresa Graves

    American singer and actress (born 1948).

  • Solomon Burke
    Solomon Burke

    American singer-songwriter (d.2010).

  • Eddie Cantor
    Eddie Cantor

    American comedian and singer who was a star on stage, radio, tv, and movies.

  • Édith Piaf
    Édith Piaf

    French singer and chanteuse, with tragic private life.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 10th

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October 10, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on October 10, 1961:

  • World Mental Health Day [WHO]
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October 10, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 10, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 9th and October 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 10, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 10, 1961 was Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

October 10, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 10, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 9th and October 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hit The Road Jack
  2. - Crying
  3. - Take Good Care Of My Baby
  4. - Runaround Sue
  5. - Bristol Stomp

October 10, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 10, 1961 was Walking Back To Happiness by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

October 10, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 10, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 9th and October 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Walking Back To Happiness
  2. - Michael
  3. - Kon-Tiki
  4. - Jealousy
  5. - Wild Wind

October 10, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 10, 1961 was Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles and his Orchestra, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

October 10, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 10, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 9th and October 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Hit The Road Jack
  2. - Ya Ya
  3. - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
  4. - Don't Cry No More
  5. - Bright Lights Big City

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October 10, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 10, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

West Side Story

West Side Story

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise

Starring: Natalie Wood, George Chakiris, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn

Country: United States of America

Through a Glass Darkly

Through a Glass Darkly

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Ingmar Bergman

Starring: Harriet Andersson, Gunnar Björnstrand, Max von Sydow, Lars Passgård

Country: United States of America

Splendor in the Grass

Splendor in the Grass

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Elia Kazan

Starring: Natalie Wood, Warren Beatty, Pat Hingle, Audrey Christie

Country: United States of America

King of Kings

King of Kings

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Nicholas Ray

Starring: Jeffrey Hunter, Siobhan McKenna, Hurd Hatfield, Ron Randell

Country: United States of America

Mr. Sardonicus

Mr. Sardonicus

Release year: 1961

Directed by: William Castle

Starring: Ronald Lewis, Audrey Dalton, Guy Rolfe, Oskar Homolka

October 10, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 10, 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

October 10, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 10, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Small Room by May Sarton

The Small Room

By:

A young woman discovers a new life in the hallowed halls at one of New England's most prestigious colleges while a scandal lurks on the periphery

The Spanish Civil War by Hugh Thomas

The Spanish Civil War

By:

Hugh Thomas's The Spanish Civil War is a masterpiece of historian's art. It remains one of the most fascinating and compelling narratives about one of the most iconic and misunderstood conflicts of the 20th century.

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich by William L. Shirer

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich

By:

This definitive history of Hitler's rise is back in hardcover, hailed by The New York Times as "one the most important works historical of our time"

Russia And The West Under Lenin And Stalin by George F. Kennan

Russia And The West Under Lenin And Stalin

By:

George F. Kennan – Russia and the West under Lenin, Stalin Rossiia i Zapad pri Lenine i Staline Na Angliiskom Iazyke Publisher: . Year: 1962.

A Matter Of Life And Death by Virgilia Peterson

A Matter Of Life And Death

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Moderator of the 1956 TV Show "The Author Meets The Critics" as well as a well-known book critic. Her honest and searching autobiography.

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Who was the US President on October 10, 1961?

On October 10, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 10, 1961?

On October 10, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 10, 1961?

On October 10, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about October 10th?

October 10th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 10th day of the month of October. 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 October 10th, such as:

  • 2018 - A bus travelling from nairobi, kenya to kisumu crashes into a tree and causes the deaths of at least 51 people.
  • 2017 - 2017 north korea crisis: a south korean lawmaker asserts that north korean hackers stole classified military records detailing joint operations between south korean and united states forces in case of war with north korea in 2016.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a suicide bomber kills at most 14 people, mostly police officers in lashkargah in helmand province as taliban insurgents advance on the afghan city. (reuters) a gunman shoots down 14 people at a shiite shrine in kabul, on a holy day.

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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 October 1961?

October 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1961 calendar looked like.

Tuesday October 10, 1961