Thursday September 14, 1961: on this day

September 14, 1961 was the 257th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is September 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 September 14, 1961, who was born and died on September 14, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 14, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Michael by The Highwaymen), movies (e.g. Man-Trap, directed by Edmond O'Brien), TV series (e.g. Car 54, Where Are You?) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was September 14, 1961?


September 14, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 257th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 14, 1961 can also be written as 9/14/1961 in the US and as 14/9/1961 in UK and Europe.

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September 14, 1961: What happened on that day?


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September 14, 1961: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 14th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 14, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 10:45 am and setting at 10:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Sep 24, 1961.

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Who was born on September 14, 1961?


Famous people born on September 14, 1961:

  • Martina Gedeck
    Martina Gedeck

    Martina gedeck, a german actress.

  • Cutter W. Berg

    Noted biologist specializing in marine ecosystems.

  • Lawrie McKinna

    Lawrie McKinna is a former professional soccer player known for his successful career in Australia.

  • Joye Braun

    Canadian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.

  • Freeman Mbowe

    Tanzanian politician and businessman.

  • Wendy Thomas

    Name of the eponymous restaurant, winnie's.

  • Antonia De Sancha

    London, england -- the lover of british mp david mellor.

  • Dave Mustaine

    Musician.

  • Peter Roskam

    Politician.

  • Tom Holt

    Novelist.

  • Géza Wittmann
  • Steven Donziger
  • Bernard Munster

Whose famous birthday is on September 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 14th:

  • Amy Winehouse
    Amy Winehouse

    British singer-songwriter and composer, she was a versatile performer and talented musician who received rave reviews for her music.

  • Kimberly Williams-Paisley
    Kimberly Williams-Paisley

    Kimberly Williams-Paisley is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Father of the Bride' and the TV series 'Nashville'.

  • Morten Harket
    Morten Harket

    Norwegian singer, most well-known as the lead singer of pop-rock band aha.

  • Sam Neill
    Sam Neill

    North ireland -- actor (jurassic park.

  • Mary Crosby
    Mary Crosby

    American actress, kathryn grant is his only child.

  • Kate Millett
    Kate Millett

    American artist and writer, radical feminist leader and lecturer for feminine liberation.

  • Aya Ueto
    Aya Ueto

    Japanese actress known for her roles in various films and TV dramas.

  • Andrew Lincoln
    Andrew Lincoln

    Andrew lincoln is a british actor best known for his role as rick grimes in the television series the walking dead.

  • Nicol Williamson
    Nicol Williamson

    Nicol Williamson was a talented actor known for his performances on stage and screen.

  • Melissa Leo
    Melissa Leo

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her performances in 'The Fighter' and 'Frozen River'.

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


You are 62 years 6 months old,

or 750 months and 5 days old,

or 3261 weeks and 5 days old,

or 22832 days old,

if you were born on September 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 September 14, 1961?

There are 179 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday September 14th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on September 14, 1961:

  • Ernst Gustav Kühnert

    Estonian-german architect and historian (b. 1885).

  • Paul ten Bruggencate
  • Attilio Salvatore

What famous deaths happened on September 14th?

Famous deaths on September 14th:

  • Grace Kelly
    Grace Kelly

    Grace Kelly was an American actress who became Princess of Monaco after marrying Prince Rainier III.

  • Patrick Swayze
    Patrick Swayze

    American stage, tv and film actor, dancer, choreographer, and sex symbol.

  • Mickey Hargitay
    Mickey Hargitay

    American physical culturist mr.

  • Juliet Prowse
    Juliet Prowse

    South African-born American actress and dancer known for her roles in film and television.

  • Janet Gaynor
    Janet Gaynor

    American actress who starred in 34 films, including "a star is born" (1937).

  • Henry Gibson
    Henry Gibson

    American singer and actor (d. 2009).

  • Wayne Morris
    Wayne Morris

    Actor kid galahad dies at 45 from a heart attack.

  • Louis Quinn
    Louis Quinn

    Actor, unholy rollers, dies from cancer at 73.

  • Barbara Jo Allen
    Barbara Jo Allen

    Actress (girl rush melody ranch), is killed at 66.

  • Durante Alighieri

    Italian poet known for his epic poem Divine Comedy.

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


Holidays on September 14, 1961:

  • Eastern Orthodox Church - Exaltation of the Cross, which commemorates the discovery of the (allegedly) original Christian cross in 326 by Helena, mother of Constantine, as well as the recovery from the Persians by Heraclius in 628.
  • Formerly, in the Roman Catholic and Anglican churches, the Wednesday, Friday and Saturday following 14 September were observed as one of the four sets of Ember days. In the Irish calendar they were known as Quarter tense.
  • Roman Catholic Church - Triumph of the Cross (compare May 3, Finding of the Holy Cross).
  • In ancient Greece, the first day of the Eleusinian Mysteries, during which the sacred objects were brought from Eleusis to Athens.
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September 14, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

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


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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 14, 1961 was Michael by The Highwaymen, according to the music chart for the week September 11th and September 17th.

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

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

  1. - Michael
  2. - Take Good Care Of My Baby
  3. - My True Story
  4. - Hurt
  5. - You Don't Know What You've Got (Until You Lose It)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 14, 1961 was Johnny Remember Me by John Leyton, according to the music chart for the week September 11th and September 17th.

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

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

  1. - Johnny Remember Me
  2. - Reach For The Stars / Climb Ev'ry Mountain
  3. - You Don't Know
  4. - Well I Ask You
  5. - Halfway To Paradise

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 14, 1961 was My True Story by The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 11th and September 17th.

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

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

  1. - My True Story
  2. - Let The Four Winds Blow
  3. - Baby, You're Right
  4. - San-Ho-Zay
  5. - Don't Cry No More

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

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

Man-Trap

Man-Trap

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Edmond O'Brien

Starring: Jeffrey Hunter, David Janssen, Stella Stevens, Elaine Devry

Claudelle Inglish

Claudelle Inglish

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

Starring: Diane McBain, Arthur Kennedy, Will Hutchins, Constance Ford

Samson

Samson

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Andrzej Wajda

Starring: Serge Merlin, Alina Janowska, Elzbieta Kepinska, Jan Ciecierski

Léon Morin, Priest

Léon Morin, Priest

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jean-Pierre Melville

Starring: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Emmanuelle Riva, Irène Tunc, Nicole Mirel

Last Year at Marienbad

Last Year at Marienbad

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Alain Resnais

Starring: Delphine Seyrig, Giorgio Albertazzi, Sacha Pitoëff, Françoise Bertin

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on September 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:

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

Ghost Squad

Ghost Squad

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Joel Souza

Four Corners

Four Corners

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Matthew Myslinski

Merry-Go-Round

Merry-Go-Round

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Rupert Julian

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

The bestselling books on September 14, 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

By:

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.

Inside Europe Today by John Gunther

Inside Europe Today

By:

Views of postwar Europe

A Journey To Matecumbe by Robert Lewis Taylor

A Journey To Matecumbe

By:

WITH ILLUSTRATIONS by JOSEPH PAPIN This book tells the story of an adventure that takes place from the Mississippi River to the Florida Keys.

Ring Of Bright Water by Gavin Maxwell

Ring Of Bright Water

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The story of Gavin Maxwell and his life with otters off the west coast of Scotland was hailed as a masterpiece in 1960. It remains one of the most beloved books.

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

Russia And The West Under Lenin And Stalin

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

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Who was the US President on September 14, 1961?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on September 14, 1961?

On September 14, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about September 14th?

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

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: idlib residents demonstrate against president bashar al-assad's government.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war 2017 nasiriyah attacks: at least 50 people were killed and 87 more were injured in multiple attacks by isil members on the outskirts nasiriyah, in the southern dhi qar governorate.
  • 2016 - 2016 davao city bombing: the september 2nd bombing has claimed 15 lives.

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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 September 1961?

September 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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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Thursday September 14, 1961