Wednesday October 11, 1961: on this day

October 11, 1961 was the 284th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 11, 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 11, 1961, who was born and died on October 11, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 11, 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 11th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 11, 1961?


October 11, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 284th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 11, 1961 can also be written as 10/11/1961 in the US and as 11/10/1961 in UK and Europe.

October 11, 1961 in October 1961 calendar

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October 11, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 11, 1961:

  • Us air force major robert m white takes x-15 to 66,100m.
  • The 1st summit of the non-aligned movement is held in belgrade, sfr yugoslavia, resulting in the establishment of the non-aligned movement.

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October 11, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 11th 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 11, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 11, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on October 11th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 11, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 11, 1961 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 11, 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 11, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 08:39 am and setting at 08:23 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 11, 1961?


Famous people born on October 11, 1961:

  • Jodi Benson
    Jodi Benson

    Jodi benson is an american actress best known for providing the voice of ariel in disney's the little mermaid.

  • Carol Costello

    American television anchor and former CNN host.

  • Julia Sweeney

    Julia sweeney is an american comedian known for her time on saturday night live and her one-woman shows.

  • Neil Buchanan

    English actor and guitarist (marseille).

  • Steve Young

    American football player and sportscaster.

  • Kathy Szeliga

    Politician.

  • Amr Diab

    World music singer.

  • Hany Abu-Assad
  • Gilda (Miriam Alejandra Bianchi)
  • Gilda (cantante)
  • Bertrand Delcour

Whose famous birthday is on October 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 11th:

  • Nivin Pauly
    Nivin Pauly

    Renowned Indian actor known for his work in Malayalam cinema.

  • Amitabh Bachchan
    Amitabh Bachchan

    Indian actor, producer, singer, and tv host.

  • Rakul Preet Singh
    Rakul Preet Singh

    Rakul preet singh is an indian actress known for her work in telugu and tamil films.

  • Luke Perry
    Luke Perry

    Luke perry was an american actor best known for his role as dylan mckay on the tv series beverly hills, 90210.

  • Michelle Trachtenberg
    Michelle Trachtenberg

    Michelle trachtenberg is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows and movies such as buffy the vampire slayer and gossip...

  • Emily Deschanel
    Emily Deschanel

    She is an american actress, both on film and television.

  • Mario Lopez
    Mario Lopez

    Mario lopez is an american actor, television host, and entertainment journalist, best known for his role as a.c.

  • Matt Bomer
    Matt Bomer

    Matt bomer is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like white collar and american horror story.

  • Jane Krakowski
    Jane Krakowski

    Jane krakowski is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like 30 rock and ally mcbeal.

  • Joan Cusack
    Joan Cusack

    American comedian and actress, nominated twice as best supporting actress oscar.

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October 11, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 5 months old,

or 749 months and 17 days old,

or 3259 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22814 days old,

if you were born on October 11, 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 11, 1961?

There are 197 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 11, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 11, 1961.

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October 11, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 11, 1961:

  • Chico Marx
    Chico Marx

    American comedian, who was a star on both the stage and in films.

  • Leonard "Chico" Marx

    Marx brothers, comedian, dies at 74.

What famous deaths happened on October 11th?

Famous deaths on October 11th:

  • Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury

    British-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...

  • Bonita Granville
    Bonita Granville

    Bonita Granville was an American actress known for her role in the Nancy Drew film series.

  • Richard Denning
    Richard Denning

    Poughkeepsie (new york) -- actor (steve karen, hawaii five-0).

  • Richard Cromwell
    Richard Cromwell

    Oliver cromwell was a british politician, and he is the son of a prominent family.

  • Chester Conklin
    Chester Conklin

    Actor (greed modern times), dies in 83.

  • Paul Shenar
    Paul Shenar

    Actor (deadly forces, dream lover), who dies at 53.

  • Edit Piaf

    Edith Piaf was a renowned French singer and actress, known for her powerful and emotional performances.

  • Dorotea Lange

    American documentary photographer famous for her work during the Great Depression.

  • Redd Foxx

    Legendary comedian and actor best known for his role in 'Sanford and Son'.

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October 11, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on October 11, 1961:

  • International Day of the Girl Child
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October 11, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 11, 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 11, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 11, 1961 was Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

October 11, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 11, 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 11, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 11, 1961 was Walking Back To Happiness by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

October 11, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 11, 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 11, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 11, 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 11, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 11, 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 11, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 11, 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 11, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 11, 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 11, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 11, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Nobody Knows My Name by James Baldwin

Nobody Knows My Name

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This collection of essays, written with Baldwin's unflinching honesty and illuminating insights, examines topics such as race relations in America and the role of the writer within society.

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.

Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger

Franny and Zooey

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The author wrote: FRANNY appeared in The New Yorker, 1955. ZOOEY followed in 1957. These stories are critical early entries in a narrative series that I am creating about a family who settled in New York in the 20th century, …

The Edge Of Sadness by Edwin O'Connor

The Edge Of Sadness

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"A realistic Christian novel that offers hope in a nonChristian age New England Quarterly" A deeply felt and beautifully expressed work. .

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 October 11, 1961?

On October 11, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 11, 1961?

On October 11, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 11, 1961?

On October 11, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about October 11th?

October 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:

  • 2018 - A river in bududa (uganda) bursts, resulting in the deaths of at least 41 people. many others are also injured and displaced.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: three suicide bombers attacked a police command centre in damascus killing two and injuring six more. the sun reports that sally jones, a british-born recruiter for isil, was killed in a drone strike by the united states in june. she was fleeing raqqa, syria with her 12-year old son.
  • 2016 - According to reports, a gunman dressed in an afghan police uniform kills 14 people and injures many more at the shiite karte skhi shrine in kabul, just before ashura begins. the attacker is killed by police. (upi),

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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.

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