Monday October 16, 1961: on this day

October 16, 1961 was the 289th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 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 October 16, 1961, who was born and died on October 16, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 16, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles), movies (e.g. El Cid, directed by Anthony Mann), TV series (e.g. The Dick Van Dyke Show) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 16, 1961?


October 16, 1961 was a Monday and it was the 289th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 1961 can also be written as 10/16/1961 in the US and as 16/10/1961 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 1961 in October 1961 calendar

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

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

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 16, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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

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


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The moon phase on October 16, 1961 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 16, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 01:39 pm and setting at 11:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Oct 23, 1961.

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Who was born on October 16, 1961?


Famous people born on October 16, 1961:

  • Johnnette McCook

    Founder of a successful tech startup.

  • Marc Lévy

    Marc lévy is a french author known for his bestselling novels and romantic fiction.

  • Jorge Rial

    Argentinian journalist and TV presenter, known for his controversial talk shows.

  • Scott O'Hara

    American pornographic performer, author, poet, editor and publisher (d. 1998).

  • Randy Vasquez

    American actor, director, and producer.

  • Chris Doleman

    American football player (d. 2020).

  • Wilfried Brookhuis

    Soccer player (nec).

  • Kim Wayans

    Tv actress.

  • Gérard Santoro
  • Bjarni Sigurðsson
  • Piotr Skrobowski
  • Irfan Smajlagić
  • Paul Vaessen
  • Mark Walker
  • Konca Kuris

Whose famous birthday is on October 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 16th:

  • Hema Malini
    Hema Malini

    Hema malini is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in romantic and dramatic films.

  • Maidie Norman
    Maidie Norman

    Maidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.

  • Tim Robbins
    Tim Robbins

    American actor, screenwriter and director, a quirky character lead.

  • Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury

    British-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...

  • Suzanne Somers
    Suzanne Somers

    American actress, who appears in films and television series as the dumb-blonde.

  • Elsa Zylberstein
    Elsa Zylberstein

    French stage, tv and film actress, born to a polish jewish father (physicist), and a catholic mother.

  • Linda Darnell
    Linda Darnell

    American actress.

  • Corinna Harfouch
    Corinna Harfouch

    German actress.

  • David Zucker
    David Zucker

    American film producer, director and screenwriter, as well as actor and screenwriter, was a prolific filmmaker who made and directed many...

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

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


You are 62 years 5 months old,

or 749 months and 12 days old,

or 3258 weeks and 3 days old,

or 22809 days old,

if you were born on October 16, 1961.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 16, 1961?

There are 202 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 16th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 16, 1961:

  • Wilhelm Falk

What famous deaths happened on October 16th?

Famous deaths on October 16th:

  • Deborah Kerr
    Deborah Kerr

    Scottish-american actress, nominated six time for academy award in leading roles, including "from here to eternity,"" "beloved infidel,","...

  • Peggy Ann Garner
    Peggy Ann Garner

    Actress (ford theater), died at 53 from cancer.

  • Roy Dotrice
    Roy Dotrice

    Channel islands, guernsey -- actor (wizard).

  • Audra Lindley
    Audra Lindley

    American actress (d. 1997).

  • Jean Shepherd
    Jean Shepherd

    Multi-media comedian and writer from america.

  • John Dunsworth
    John Dunsworth

    Canadian actor and comedian (d. 2017).

  • Shirley Booth
    Shirley Booth

    Actress hazel dies at 85 from natural causes.

  • Rick Jason
    Rick Jason

    American actor (b. 1923).

  • Dan Dailey
    Dan Dailey

    American actor, singer, dancer, and director (b. 1913).

  • Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter

    Long beach, new york -- actor.

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


Observances on October 16, 1961:

  • World Food Day [FAO]
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October 16, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 16, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 16th and October 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 1961 was Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 16, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 16th and October 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hit The Road Jack
  2. - Runaround Sue
  3. - Bristol Stomp
  4. - Crying
  5. - You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 16, 1961 was Walking Back To Happiness by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 16, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 16th and October 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Walking Back To Happiness
  2. - Michael
  3. - Kon-Tiki
  4. - Jealousy
  5. - Wild Wind

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 16, 1961 was Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles and his Orchestra, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

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

The R&B music chart on October 16, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 16th and October 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Hit The Road Jack
  2. - Ya Ya
  3. - Please Mr. Postman
  4. - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
  5. - Runaround Sue

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

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

El Cid

El Cid

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Anthony Mann

Starring: Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren, Raf Vallone, Geneviève Page

Country: United States of America

The Mask

The Mask

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Julian Roffman

Starring: Paul Stevens, Claudette Nevins, Bill Walker, Anne Collings

The Giant of Metropolis

The Giant of Metropolis

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Umberto Scarpelli

Starring: Gordon Mitchell, Bella Cortez, Roldano Lupi, Marietto

West Side Story

West Side Story

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise

Starring: Natalie Wood, George Chakiris, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn

Country: United States of America

Through a Glass Darkly

Through a Glass Darkly

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Ingmar Bergman

Starring: Harriet Andersson, Gunnar Björnstrand, Max von Sydow, Lars Passgård

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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 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

Father of the Bride

Father of the Bride

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Gary Alazraki

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

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

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

The Making Of The President 1960 by Theodore H. White

The Making Of The President 1960

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The most famous political story ever told is the epic clash between John F. Kennedy & Richard M. Nixon. This was captured in Theodore White's groundbreaking chronicle The Making of the President 1960.

A Nation Of Sheep by William J. Lederer

A Nation Of Sheep

By:

Nation Of Sheep A, William J. Lederer

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall by Gayelord Hauser

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall

By:

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall: A Call to Beauty by Gayelord Houser

The Spanish Civil War by Hugh Thomas

The Spanish Civil War

By:

Hugh Thomas's The Spanish Civil War is a masterpiece of historian's art. It remains one of the most fascinating and compelling narratives about one of the most iconic and misunderstood conflicts of the 20th century.

A Matter Of Life And Death by Virgilia Peterson

A Matter Of Life And Death

By:

Moderator of the 1956 TV Show "The Author Meets The Critics" as well as a well-known book critic. Her honest and searching autobiography.

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Who was the US President on October 16, 1961?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 16, 1961?

On October 16, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about October 16th?

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

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). the united states africa command, (africom), says that 60 al-shabaab militants were killed in an airstrike near harardhere, central somalia.
  • 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings - somalis march to protest the presence of al shabaab, who is believed to have been responsible for the recent bombing attack. (bbc).battle of kirkuk 2017: iraqi government forces have seized key infrastructures outside of the disputed city of kirkuk, which was held by kurdish fighters. (bbc) the government of iraq continues to push against kurdish forces, as concerns over oil supplies from iraq have pushed crude oil prices higher.
  • 2016 - Turkey-isil conflict : three police officers are killed and at least nine others are injured in a suicide bomber attack on a safehouse belonging to isil.

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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 October 1961?

October 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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Monday October 16, 1961