Thursday February 16, 1961: on this day

February 16, 1961 was the 47th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is February 16, 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 February 16, 1961, who was born and died on February 16, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 16, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Calcutta by Lawrence Welk), movies (e.g. Reptilicus, directed by Sidney W. Pink), TV series (e.g. The Treasure Seekers) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 16th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 16, 1961?


February 16, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 47th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 1961 can also be written as 2/16/1961 in the US and as 16/2/1961 in UK and Europe.

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February 16, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 16, 1961:

  • Us satellite explorer 9 is launched.
  • First all-solid-propellant rocket put in orbit, wallops island, virginia, usa.
  • The dusable museum of african american history is chartered.
  • Explorer program: explorer 9 (s-56a) is launched.

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February 16, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 16th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 16, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 16, 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.

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Discover the planets positions on February 16th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 16, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 16, 1961 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 16, 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 February 16, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 07:37 am and setting at 08:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 31, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Mar 02, 1961.

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Who was born on February 16, 1961?


Famous people born on February 16, 1961:

  • Andy Taylor

    Andy taylor is a british guitarist best known for being a member of the rock band duran duran.

  • Des Hasler

    Australian rugby league player and coach.

  • Niko Nirvi

    Finnish journalist.

  • Liu Kang

    Chinese footballer and manager (d. 2013).

  • LaGaylia Frazier

    American-swedish singer.

  • Eric Red

    American director and screenwriter.

  • Andy Taylor in Dolver-Hampton

    England; rock guitarist (duran duran, "hungry like the wolf").

  • Bona Mangangu
  • Maritza Sayalero
  • Sōtīrios Zarianopoulos
  • Jörg Schmidt
  • Brett Brown
  • Massimo Colombo
  • Luigino Dal Prà
  • Elena Golovina
  • Masaya Hokazono
  • Simon Bowman

Whose famous birthday is on February 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 16th:

  • The Weeknd
    The Weeknd

    The weeknd is a canadian r&b singer known for his unique vocal style and chart-topping hits like 'blinding lights' and 'can't feel my face'.

  • Elizabeth Olsen
    Elizabeth Olsen

    Elizabeth olsen is a movie actress known for her roles in the marvel cinematic universe as scarlet witch.

  • John McEnroe
    John McEnroe

    German-american tennis champion who was first to make international headlines in 1977-1978 when he became the youngest player to reach...

  • Margaux Hemingway
    Margaux Hemingway

    American actress, fashion model and member of a prominent family.

  • Christopher Eccleston
    Christopher Eccleston

    Christopher eccleston is an english actor known for his role as the ninth doctor in the popular tv series doctor who.

  • Sonny Bono
    Sonny Bono

    American entertainer, who performed a showbiz act with cher, his partner.

  • Géraldine Nakache
    Géraldine Nakache

    French actress, screenwriter, director of fim, and actress of algerian jewish heritage.

  • William Katt
    William Katt

    American actor, born to film veterans bill williams (and barbara hale), he is a well-known family man.

  • Mahershala Ali
    Mahershala Ali

    American actor.

  • James Ingram
    James Ingram

    American singer, who was named the best new artist in 1982.

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February 16, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 63 years 2 months old,

or 758 months

or 3295 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23070 days old,

if you were born on February 16, 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 February 16, 1961?

There are 306 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 16th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 16, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 16, 1961.

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February 16, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 16, 1961:

  • Dazzy Vance

    American baseball player (b. 1891).

  • Aleksandrs Kerno
  • Bernard Paget
  • Reino Häyhänen

What famous deaths happened on February 16th?

Famous deaths on February 16th:

  • Bruno Ganz
    Bruno Ganz

    Swiss actor known for his roles in films like 'Wings of Desire' and 'Downfall.

  • Lila Kedrova
    Lila Kedrova

    Russian-born actress (born 1918).

  • Marceline Day
    Marceline Day

    American actress who appeared in silent films.

  • Vera Kholodnaya
    Vera Kholodnaya

    Russian film star (born 1893).

  • Smiley Burnette
    Smiley Burnette

    Summum, illinois -- cowboy (charlie-petticoat junction).

  • Elyse Knox
    Elyse Knox

    Hartford, connecticut -- actress ("hit the ice, black gold").

  • Len Lesser
    Len Lesser

    American actor (born in 1922).

  • Markes Shaw

    Famous playwright and novelist.

  • Yun Dong-ju

    Korean poet known for his poignant and reflective poetry.

  • Chien-Shiung Wu

    Chien-Shiung Wu was a Chinese-American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 16th

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February 16, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 16, 1961:

  • Remembrance of Lambertus
  • Kyoto Protocol Day (2005)
  • Lithuania - Independence Day (1918)

Saints celebrated on February 16, 1961:

  • Saint Juliana
  • Saint Lucilla
  • Saint Jeremias
  • Saints Daniel, Samuel and Elias
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February 16, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 16, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 13th and February 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 16, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 16, 1961 was Calcutta by Lawrence Welk, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

February 16, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 16, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 13th and February 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Calcutta
  2. - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
  3. - Shop Around
  4. - Calendar Girl
  5. - Exodus

February 16, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 16, 1961 was Are You Lonesome Tonight? by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

February 16, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 16, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 13th and February 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Are You Lonesome Tonight?
  2. - Sailor
  3. - You're Sixteen
  4. - Pepe
  5. - Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes

February 16, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 16, 1961 was Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson), according to the R&B music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

February 16, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 16, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 13th and February 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Shop Around
  2. - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
  3. - All In My Mind
  4. - At Last
  5. - Angel Baby

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February 16, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 16, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Reptilicus

Reptilicus

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Sidney W. Pink

Starring: Bent Mejding, Asbjørn Andersen, Povl Wøldike, Ann Smyrner

Country: United States of America

The Canadians

The Canadians

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Burt Kennedy

Starring: Robert Ryan, John Dehner, Torin Thatcher, Burt Metcalfe

Gold of the Seven Saints

Gold of the Seven Saints

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

Starring: Clint Walker, Roger Moore, Letícia Román, Robert Middleton

Country: United States of America

Mother Joan of the Angels

Mother Joan of the Angels

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jerzy Kawalerowicz

Starring: Lucyna Winnicka, Mieczyslaw Voit, Anna Ciepielewska, Maria Chwalibóg

Hand in Hand

Hand in Hand

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Philip Leacock

Starring: Loretta Parry, Philip Needs, John Gregson, Sybil Thorndike

February 16, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 16, 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 Treasure Seekers

The Treasure Seekers

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Juliet May

Happily Ever After

Happily Ever After

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Yvan Attal

Boomerang

Boomerang

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Reginald Hudlin

An Enemy of the People

An Enemy of the People

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Satyajit Ray

Cover Girl

Cover Girl

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Charles Vidor

February 16, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 16, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Advise And Consent by Allen Drury

Advise And Consent

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Advice and Consent

Vanity Fair by Cleveland Amory and Frederic Bradlee

Vanity Fair

By:

Index 325-327 Illustrated with black-and-white photographs

A Sense Of Values by Sloan Wilson

A Sense Of Values

By:

A SENSE OF VALUES

The Chess Players by Frances Parkinson Keyes

The Chess Players

By:

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.

In A Summer Season by Elizabeth Taylor

In A Summer Season

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He said to her, "You taste of rain," and he kissed her. He thought contentedly that "people say I married her because she has money." For the moment, he was full of self-respect for loving her.

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Who was the US President on February 16, 1961?

On February 16, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 16, 1961?

On February 16, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 16, 1961?

On February 16, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about February 16th?

February 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of February. 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 February 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: battle of baghuz fawqani - the syrian observatory for human rights reports the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces took control of al-baghuz fawqani after the surrender of isil militants.
  • 2018 - Boko haram insurgency - three suicide bombers attack a konduga fish market, borno, nigeria.
  • 2017 - 2017 sehwan suicide bombing. at least 70 people were killed and over 150 others injured in the suicide bombing at lal shahbaz qalandar shrine, sehwan in sindh, pakistan. 50 of those injured are in critical condition. a medical emergency has been declared at the hospitals in hyderabad, dadu, and jamshoro. (dawn news),

Find out more about February 16th

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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 February 1961?

February 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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