Thursday January 12, 1961: on this day

January 12, 1961 was the 12th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 12, 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 12, 1961, who was born and died on January 12, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 12, 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 12th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

calendar

What day of the week was January 12, 1961?


January 12, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 12th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 12, 1961 can also be written as 1/12/1961 in the US and as 12/1/1961 in UK and Europe.

January 12, 1961 in January 1961 calendar

zodiac

January 12, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


 zodiac sign

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 12th 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.

Discover the personality of January born.

Unlock the Mysteries of January 12, 1961! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now

January 12, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Ox chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 12, 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.

Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!

Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on January 12th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

see horoscope and birth chart for January 12, 1961
Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view
zodiac

January 12, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

14%

The moon phase on January 12, 1961 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 12, 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 12, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 02:25 am and setting at 01:58 pm.

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

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!

Your place in the Universe on January 12, 1961

star banner

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Get your map!
birthday

Who was born on January 12, 1961?


Famous people born on January 12, 1961:

  • Simon Beale
    Simon Beale

    Malaysian-born english actor and historian.

  • Andrea Carnevale

    Italian player in the 1987 italian soccer championship.

  • Dan Kammen

    Renowned for his work in renewable energy and climate change solutions.

  • Simon Russell Beale

    Malaysia-born english actor and historian.

  • Tahawwur Rana

    Pakistani-canadian terrorist and physician.

  • Joshua Michael Stern

    Director.

  • Aristides González
  • Randy Wright
  • Ofer Yaakobi
  • Joan Golobart
  • Alain Goldman
  • Giuseppe Valditara
  • Marco Goldin
  • Casey Candaele
  • Francisco Marhuenda

Whose famous birthday is on January 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 12th:

  • Taraneh Alidoosti
    Taraneh Alidoosti

    Renowned Iranian actress known for her impactful performances in Iranian cinema.

  • John Lasseter
    John Lasseter

    John lasseter is an animator known for co-founding pixar animation studios and for his work on popular animated films such as toy story and...

  • Howard Stern
    Howard Stern

    American talk-show host and shock-jock, who has a listener base of around three million.

  • Olivier Martinez
    Olivier Martinez

    He was a french film actor.

  • Haruki Murakami
    Haruki Murakami

    Japanese writer.

  • Rob Zombie
    Rob Zombie

    American film director, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Sakshi Tanwar
    Sakshi Tanwar

    Sakshi tanwar is an indian actress known for her role as parvati agarwal in the television series kahaani ghar ghar kii.

  • Kirstie Alley
    Kirstie Alley

    Kirstie Alley is an American actress known for her roles in Cheers and Look Who's Talking.

  • John Francis
    John Francis

    John francis is a well-known model who gained fame for his work in the fashion industry.

  • Naya Rivera
    Naya Rivera

    American actress, model and singer (b. 1987).

See more famous people and celebrities born on January 12th

birthday

January 12, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 63 years 2 months old,

or 758 months and 17 days old,

or 3298 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23087 days old,

if you were born on January 12, 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 12, 1961?

There are 289 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 12th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 12, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 12, 1961.

RIP

January 12, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on January 12th?

Famous deaths on January 12th:

  • Maurice Gibb
    Maurice Gibb

    British-american musician.

  • Amrish Puri
    Amrish Puri

    Indian singer and actor (d. 2005).

  • Alexandra Bastedo
    Alexandra Bastedo

    English actress (d. 2014.

  • Norman Kerry
    Norman Kerry

    Actor (air eagles phantom of opera), died at 61.

  • Betty Lou Gerson
    Betty Lou Gerson

    American voice actress (born 1914).

  • Alegend Christie

    Best-selling crime novelist, creator of iconic detective Hercule Poirot.

  • Aadin Christie

    Renowned mystery writer, known for creating iconic detective characters.

  • Lorrane Hansberry

    Pioneering playwright best known for her work 'A Raisin in the Sun'.

  • Agatha Christie

    Agatha Christie was a British crime novelist, short story writer, and playwright, known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story...

  • Williom Hewlett

    Co-founder of Hewlett-Packard, a leading technology company.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 12th

holidays

January 12, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 12, 1961:

  • In USA's Monk, the 4th season episode of MR. MONK AND MRS. MONK (#T-2351) indicates that Monk spilt something on January 12, 1999 during an earthquake. He stated "Earthquakes count, I don't make the rules."
  • In the television series The X-Files, the third season episode Syzygy, has two girls, Terri & Magi, both born on January 12, 1979. Strange astrological properties with 3+ celestial bodies in alignment gives them great power which they use to kill off several of their high school classmates on their birthday in 1996.
  • In 2001: A Space Odyssey, the fictional computer HAL becomes operational on January 12. In the movie by Stanley Kubrick, HAL was "born" in 1992, while in the book by Arthur C. Clarke the same event occurs in 1997.
  • Tanzania - Zanzibar Revolution Day
vinyl songs

January 12, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 12, 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 12, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 12, 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 12, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 12, 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 12, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 12, 1961 was Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson, according to the music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.

January 12, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 12, 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 12, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 12, 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 12, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 12, 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)

Wish him/her..

Send your special wishes with this personalized page

send a message
birthday card
birthday club

Was January 12, 1961 your birth date ?

If yes, join our birthday club!

join birthday club

January 12, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 12, 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 12, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 12, 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 12, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 12, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Nylon Pirates by Nicholas Monsarrat

The Nylon Pirates

By:

Alcestis is a British luxury cruise ship that is moored in New York. She will be embarking on a trip to South America, the Caribbean and Africa with her only passengers, businessmen facing mid-life crisis.

Pomp And Circumstance by Noel Coward

Pomp And Circumstance

By:

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

By:

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.

The Leopard by Guiseppe di Lampedusa

The Leopard

By:

Don Fabrizio, the Sicilian prince and hero of Lampedusa’s only novel, is described to be enormous in size, intellect, and sensuality.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird

By:

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.

history

Who was the US President on January 12, 1961?

On January 12, 1961 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 12, 1961?

On January 12, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 12, 1961?

On January 12, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

history

What is special about January 12th?

January 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 paris explosion: an explosion in paris caused by a gas leak causes a large explosion that destroys a bakery located in paris' 9th arrondissement. there are 40 people who are hurt and four are killed.
  • 2018 - Saudi arabia: women's rights, mohammad bin salman. saudi vision 2030: saudi arabia has allowed women to watch football matches for the first time. this is part of an easement of the strict rules regarding gender separation that the ultra-conservative muslim nation enforces.
  • 2017 - Two members of the funk band tower of power were seriously injured when a train struck them near jack london square, oakland, california.

Find out more about January 12th

history

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

Do you remember 1961? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to

history

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.

Thursday January 12, 1961