Thursday December 14, 1961: on this day

December 14, 1961 was the 348th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 14, 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 December 14, 1961, who was born and died on December 14, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 14, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes), movies (e.g. The Children's Hour, directed by William Wyler), TV series (e.g. Les Coulisses De L'Exploit) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 14th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 14, 1961?


December 14, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 348th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 14, 1961 can also be written as 12/14/1961 in the US and as 14/12/1961 in UK and Europe.

December 14, 1961 in December 1961 calendar

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December 14, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 14, 1961:

  • The united republic of tanzania joins the united nations.
  • Walt disney's first live-action technicolor musical, ''babes in toyland'', a remake of the famous victor herbert operetta, is released, but flops at the box office.

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December 14, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 14th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

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

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December 14, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 14, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on December 14th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 14, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 14, 1961 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 14, 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 December 14, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 12:15 pm and setting at 12:05 am.

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

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Who was born on December 14, 1961?


Famous people born on December 14, 1961:

  • Jeff Robinson

    American baseball player (b. 1961).

  • Patrik Sundström

    Swedish ice hockey player.

  • Jeff Robinson baseball player (Detroit Tigers

    Baltimore orioles).

  • Guri Schanke
  • Jean-Baptiste Tribout
  • Daniel Hennequin
  • Vidar Sanderud
  • Eberhard Janotta
  • Maurizio Stefanini

Whose famous birthday is on December 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 14th:

  • Vanessa Hudgens
    Vanessa Hudgens

    American actress and singer known for her roles in film and television.

  • Jane Birkin
    Jane Birkin

    British actress, noted family member, and sister to andrew birkin, writer-director who released "blow-up" back in 1966.

  • Natascha McElhone
    Natascha McElhone

    English actress.

  • Jackson Rathbone
    Jackson Rathbone

    American actor, singer, and musician.

  • Michael Owen
    Michael Owen

    British soccer (football), star and celebrity with a soccer clip, sports paraphernalia and product endorsements to his name and a 2004...

  • Tia Texada
    Tia Texada

    American singer and actress.

  • Sophie Monk
    Sophie Monk

    Australian singer, actress, and model.

  • Lee Remick
    Lee Remick

    Actress (days of wine & roses), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 55.

  • Rebecca Gibney
    Rebecca Gibney

    New zealand-australian actress/producer.

  • Cynthia Gibb
    Cynthia Gibb

    American actress, former model, who has appeared in films and on television.

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December 14, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 4 months old,

or 748 months and 4 days old,

or 3253 weeks

or 22771 days old,

if you were born on December 14, 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 December 14, 1961?

There are 240 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 14th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 14, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 14, 1961.

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December 14, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 14, 1961:

  • Manuel Fernández
  • James Kaylor
  • Richard Schirrmann
  • Aribert Wäscher

What famous deaths happened on December 14th?

Famous deaths on December 14th:

  • Myrna Loy
    Myrna Loy

    American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.

  • Jeanne Crain
    Jeanne Crain

    American actress, 16-year old former model.

  • Dinah Washington
    Dinah Washington

    American singer and pianist who was cited as the "most popular black female recording artist" of the 1950s.

  • William Bendix
    William Bendix

    Actor (life of riley), passes away in los angeles, california, at the age of 58.

  • Jock Mahoney
    Jock Mahoney

    Actor (dallas cow town, range rider), died at 70.

  • Bernard Fox
    Bernard Fox

    British actor (d. 2016).

  • Stubby Kaye
    Stubby Kaye

    Actor (guys & dolls sweet charity), dies aged 79.

  • Norman Fell
    Norman Fell

    American actor and comedian (b. 1924).

  • Arthur Treacher
    Arthur Treacher

    British-american actor and comedian of stage, film, and television.

  • George Washington

    American politician and the first president of the united states 1789-1797.

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December 14, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 14, 1961:

  • R.C. Saints - Memorial of Saint John of the Cross
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December 14, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 14, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 11th and December 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 14, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 14, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 14, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 14, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Please Mr. Postman
  2. - Big Bad John
  3. - Goodbye Cruel World
  4. - The Twist
  5. - Walk On By

December 14, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 14, 1961 was Tower Of Strength by Frankie Vaughan, according to the music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 14, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 14, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tower Of Strength
  2. - Moon River
  3. - His Latest Flame / Little Sisters
  4. - Take Good Care Of My Baby
  5. - Big Bad John

December 14, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 14, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 11th and December 17th.

December 14, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 14, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 11th and December 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Please Mr. Postman
  2. - Just Got To Know
  3. - Gypsy Woman
  4. - Soothe Me
  5. - September In The Rain

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December 14, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 14, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Children's Hour

The Children's Hour

Release year: 1961

Directed by: William Wyler

Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Shirley MacLaine, James Garner, Miriam Hopkins

Country: United States of America

Pocketful of Miracles

Pocketful of Miracles

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Frank Capra

Starring: Glenn Ford, Bette Davis, Hope Lange, Arthur O'Connell

Country: United States of America

Lover Come Back

Lover Come Back

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Delbert Mann

Starring: Rock Hudson, Doris Day, Tony Randall, Edie Adams

Country: United States of America

Barabbas

Barabbas

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

Starring: Anthony Quinn, Silvana Mangano, Arthur Kennedy, Katy Jurado

The Second Time Around

The Second Time Around

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Vincent Sherman

Starring: Debbie Reynolds, Steve Forrest, Andy Griffith, Juliet Prowse

December 14, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 14, 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:

Les coulisses de l'exploit

Les coulisses de l'exploit

Release year: 1961

Bonsoir

Bonsoir

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jean-Pierre Mocky

La grande farandole

La grande farandole

Release year: 1961

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

December 14, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 14, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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. .

Tropic Of Cancer by Henry Miller

Tropic Of Cancer

By:

Miller's first novel, a groundbreaking work of fiction, was banned in Britain for nearly thirty years. Henry Miller, a penniless writer who has yet to be published, arrived in Paris in 1930. He left behind a broken marriage and a …

Clock Without Hands by Carson McCullers

Clock Without Hands

By:

Clock Without Hands is McCullers's most powerful statement about race, class and justice. It was set in Georgia just before court-ordered integration.

Chairman Of The Bored by Edward Streeter

Chairman Of The Bored

By:

First edition printed by Harper in 1961; pages tight and clean, some yellowing, 274 Pages.

The Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone

The Agony and the Ecstasy

By:

Irving Stone's classic biographical novel about Michaelangelo - in which both the artist as well as the man are fully brought to life. This novel is a masterpiece in its own right. It portrays Michelangelo’s passionate, dangerous love life and …

history

Who was the US President on December 14, 1961?

On December 14, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 14, 1961?

On December 14, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 14, 1961?

On December 14, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about December 14th?

December 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th day of the month of December. 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 December 14th, such as:

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: according to the syrian observatory for human rights, the kurdish-led syrian democratic forces retake hajin, the last major syrian town that isil controlled.
  • 2017 - Colombian paramilitarism, internal armed conflict, illegal drug trade in colombia: colombia's largest narcotics gang clan del golfo (agc) declares a ceasefire effective december 13. they claim the gesture is intended to "contribute to a complete, total, and lasting peace." colombia's government said it was happy with the gesture but that they will continue to exert pressure on the organization.
  • 2016 - Aleppo offensive (november-december 2016, syria): shelling broke the ceasefire in aleppo, disrupting the evacuation of civilians.

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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 December 1961?

December 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1961 calendar looked like.

Thursday December 14, 1961