Sunday January 15, 1961: on this day

January 15, 1961 was the 15th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 15, 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 15, 1961, who was born and died on January 15, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 15, 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 15th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 15, 1961?


January 15, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 15th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 15, 1961 can also be written as 1/15/1961 in the US and as 15/1/1961 in UK and Europe.

January 15, 1961 in January 1961 calendar

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January 15, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 15, 1961:

  • Supremes signed with motown records
  • Nfl pro bowl: west beats east 35-31.

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January 15, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 15th 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.

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January 15, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 15, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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January 15, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 15, 1961 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 15, 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 15, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:44 am and setting at 05:00 pm.

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

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Who was born on January 15, 1961?


Famous people born on January 15, 1961:

  • Jet Bussemaker

    Dutch politician who served as Minister of Education, Culture and Science.

  • Serhiy N. Morozov

    Ukrainian footballer and coach.

  • Yves Pelletier

    Canadian actor and director.

  • Iris DeMent in Paragould

    Arkansas, usa; country singer (our town).

  • Isabel Gemio
  • Sergej Morozov
  • Sandra Palombarini
  • Jamie Lowery
  • Simon Buckmaster
  • Jerry Page
  • Jeremiah Castille
  • Juan Covarrubias
  • Clive Goodyear
  • Javier Alatorre

Whose famous birthday is on January 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 15th:

  • Ayeza Khan
    Ayeza Khan

    Ayeza Khan is a Pakistani actress and model who has appeared in several popular television shows and films.

  • Dove Cameron
    Dove Cameron

    Dove cameron is a tv actress known for her roles in disney channel's liv and maddie and the descendants film series.

  • Margherita Buy
    Margherita Buy

    Italian actress, seven-time winner of the david di donatello awards and seven-time nastro d'argento award winner.

  • Maria Schell
    Maria Schell

    Austrian-swiss producer and actress (d. 2005).

  • Lloyd Bridges
    Lloyd Bridges

    American actor who has enjoyed a long and successful career.

  • Chad Lowe
    Chad Lowe

    American actor, director, and well-known family.

  • James Nesbitt
    James Nesbitt

    James nesbitt is a northern irish actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as cold feet and the missing.

  • Margaret O'Brien
    Margaret O'Brien

    American singer and actress.

  • Victor Rasuk
    Victor Rasuk

    American actor.

  • Frank Thornton
    Frank Thornton

    English actor (d. 2013).

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January 15, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 63 years 2 months old,

or 758 months and 13 days old,

or 3297 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23083 days old,

if you were born on January 15, 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 15, 1961?

There are 293 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 15th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 15, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 15, 1961.

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January 15, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 15, 1961:

  • Neave Parker

    Neave Parker was a British inventor who held several patents for mechanical devices.

  • Edith Whalen

    Canadian poet and educator who was a prominent figure in the Canadian literary scene in the early 20th century.

  • Francesco Maria Saraceni

    Composer dies at 49.

  • Natale Bosco
  • Albert Oldman

What famous deaths happened on January 15th?

Famous deaths on January 15th:

  • Susannah York
    Susannah York

    British stage star and star, who also stars in more than 60 films.

  • Carol Channing
    Carol Channing

    American actress, 5'6", 138 lbs.

  • Gordon Jackson
    Gordon Jackson

    Scottish actor, best known for his role as the butler on the tv series "upstairs downstairs" from october 1971 to december 1975.

  • Shepperd Strudwick
    Shepperd Strudwick

    Actor (psychomania), a victim of cancer, dies at 75.

  • Brad Renfro
    Brad Renfro

    Brad renfro was an american actor known for his roles in films such as the client and apt pupil.

  • Noreen Corcoran
    Noreen Corcoran

    American actress, best known for her role as the daughter actor john forsythe's in "bachelor father," which aired from 1957 to 1962.

  • Ray Bolger
    Ray Bolger

    American actor/dancer/singer/dancer wizard of oz dies at the age of 82.

  • Ruth Warrick
    Ruth Warrick

    American actress and activist, born in 2005.

  • John Dall
    John Dall

    Actor (corn is green, rope) dies at 50 from a heart attack.

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January 15, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 15, 1961:

  • Kerala in India - Makaravilakku or Makara Sankranthy at Sabarimala.
  • Jallikattu in South India.
  • United States - Traditionally, Martin Luther King Day.
  • North Korea - Korean Alphabet Day.
  • Malawi - John Chilembwe Day.
  • Roman Catholic Church - Saint Ides, virgin, died January 15, 570.
  • Roman Empire - Second day of the Carmentalia in honor of Carmenta.
  • Wikipedia Day.
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January 15, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 15, 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 15, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 15, 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 15, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 15, 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 15, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

January 15, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 15, 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 15, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 15, 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 15, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 15, 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)

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January 15, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 15, 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

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

The Alamo

The Alamo

Release year: 1960

Directed by: John Wayne

Starring: John Wayne, Richard Widmark, Laurence Harvey, Frankie Avalon

Country: United States of America

North to Alaska

North to Alaska

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Henry Hathaway

Starring: John Wayne, Stewart Granger, Ernie Kovacs, Fabian

Country: United States of America

BUtterfield 8

BUtterfield 8

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Daniel Mann

Starring: Elizabeth Taylor, Laurence Harvey, Eddie Fisher, Dina Merrill

Country: United States of America

January 15, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 15, 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

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

Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Mira Nair

January 15, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 15, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Decision At Delphi by Helen MacInnes

Decision At Delphi

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It was just another routine overseas assignment. This is what Ken Strang, a young architect from New York, thought when he was sent to Europe by a national travel magazine to draw the ruins of Greece.

The Last Of The Just by Andre Schwarz-Bart

The Last Of The Just

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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 Light In The Piazza by Elizabeth Spencer

The Light In The Piazza

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Elizabeth Spencer is fascinated by Italy. It has been her second home. This native Mississippian, a former resident, has returned to Italy and found it to be an idyllic land.

The Chess Players by Frances Parkinson Keyes

The Chess Players

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The Chess Players is an historical novel that is based on Paul Morphy's life. He is widely regarded as the first champion of chess in the world and perhaps the greatest chess player.

A Sense Of Values by Sloan Wilson

A Sense Of Values

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A SENSE OF VALUES

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Who was the US President on January 15, 1961?

On January 15, 1961 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 15, 1961?

On January 15, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 15, 1961?

On January 15, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 15th?

January 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 nairobi attack: four armed men stormed into the dusit hotel in nairobi, kenya. al-shabaab, a militant group based in somalia, claims responsibility.
  • 2018 - Insurgency in iraq (2017-present), january 2018, baghdad bombings. a double suicide bombing in baghdad injures more than 90 people.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: at most seven people are killed when their vehicle collides with a roadside bomb at nangarhar province.

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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 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.

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Sunday January 15, 1961