Saturday September 16, 1961: on this day

September 16, 1961 was the 259th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is September 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 September 16, 1961, who was born and died on September 16, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 16, 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 16th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was September 16, 1961?


September 16, 1961 was a Saturday and it was the 259th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 16, 1961 can also be written as 9/16/1961 in the US and as 16/9/1961 in UK and Europe.

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September 16, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 16, 1961:

  • Cdu loses west german election
  • Wlky tv channel 32 in louisville, ky (abc) begins broadcasting
  • The united states national hurricane research project drops eight cylinders of silver iodide into the eyewall of hurricane esther. wind speed reduces by 10%, giving rise to project stormfury.
  • Typhoon nancy, with possibly the strongest winds ever measured in a tropical cyclone, makes landfall in osaka, japan, killing 173 people.
  • Pakistan establishes its space and upper atmosphere research commission with abdus salam as its head.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 16th 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 16, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Birth chart on this day

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 16, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 12:48 pm and setting at 11:05 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 16, 1961?


Famous people born on September 16, 1961:

  • Darletta Alexander

    Olympic gold medalist in the 4x400m relay.

  • Paone Cecchi

    Italian journalist, tv producer and host of television shows.

  • Bilinda Butcher

    English singer-songwriter and guitarist (my bloody valentine).

  • Philip Lafon

    Canadian wrestler.

  • Annamária Szalai

    Hungarian journalist, economist, and politician (d. 2013).

  • Mark Parent

    Ashland, oregon -- catcher for detroit tigers.

  • William M "Bill" Hicks

    Comedian.

  • Dan Marino

    Athlete.

  • Alessandro Cecchi Paone

    Italian entertainer.

  • T La Rock

    American rapper.

  • Eric Jalton
  • Carlos Conde
  • Mark Luckhurst
  • Kevin LaVallée
  • Laudomia Pucci
  • Iñaki Uranga

Whose famous birthday is on September 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 16th:

  • Lauren Bacall
    Lauren Bacall

    American actress and star for more than a century.

  • Bingbing Fan
    Bingbing Fan

    Bingbing fan is a chinese actress known for her roles in popular chinese and international films.

  • Marc Anthony
    Marc Anthony

    Marc anthony is an american singer known for his latin music and romantic ballads.

  • Peter Falk
    Peter Falk

    Peter falk was an american actor best known for his role as the detective columbo in the television series of the same name.

  • Nick Jonas
    Nick Jonas

    American guitarist and singer (jonas brothers).

  • Alexis Bledel
    Alexis Bledel

    American actress known for her role in the TV series 'Gilmore Girls'.

  • Amy Poehler
    Amy Poehler

    Amy Poehler is a successful actress, comedian, and co-founder of the online platform 'Smart Girls at the Party.

  • David Copperfield
    David Copperfield

    American magician and natural-born performer, who is world famous for his spectacular productions of around 500 live performances per year...

  • Richard Marx
    Richard Marx

    Richard marx is a grammy-winning pop singer known for hits like 'right here waiting' and 'hold on to the nights'.

  • Kyla Pratt
    Kyla Pratt

    Kyla pratt is an american actress known for her roles in the television series 'one on one' and the 'dr.

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


You are 62 years 7 months old,

or 751 months and 4 days old,

or 3266 weeks

or 22862 days old,

if you were born on September 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 September 16, 1961?

There are 149 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 16th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on September 16, 1961:

  • Hasan Polatkan

    Turkish politician, 15th turkish minister of finance (b. 1915).

  • Fatin Rüştü Zorlu

    Turkish diplomat and politician, 21st deputy prime minister of turkey (b. 1910).

  • Yme C Schuitmaker

    Potato farmer / dramatist.

  • Sven Colliander

What famous deaths happened on September 16th?

Famous deaths on September 16th:

  • Maria Callas
    Maria Callas

    Greek opera singer.

  • Jane Powell
    Jane Powell

    American actress and singer.

  • Sheb Wooley
    Sheb Wooley

    American singer-songwriter and actor (d. 2003).

  • Jaicob Grimm

    Jaicob Grimm, along with his brother Wilhelm, is best known for publishing collections of folk tales and fairy tales, including 'Grimm's...

  • Gabreal Fahrenheit

    Gabreal Fahrenheit was a German physicist who invented the Fahrenheit temperature scale, which is widely used to measure temperature.

  • Adelma Lutz

    Brazilian biologist and feminist known for her research on tropical diseases.

  • Kenay Kuroda

    Japanese physicist known for his contributions to particle physics.

  • Dempsy Levy

    Contributed to the development of the theory of quarks and quantum chromodynamics.

  • Syvilla Fort

    Renowned dancer and choreographer.

  • Samanthan Smith

    Known for her work in environmental conservation and nuclear disarmament.

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

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


Holidays on September 16, 1961:

  • Mexico - Independence Day (from Spain; proclaimed 1810, recognised 1821, instituted 1825; See Fiestas Patrias)
  • Also see September 16 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Saint Cyprian, Pope Cornelius, Saint Ludmila
  • In ancient Greece, the third day of the Eleusinian Mysteries, when the initiates walked to the sea at Phaleron and purified themselves in the water.
  • Papua New Guinea - Independence Day (from Australia, 1975)

Observances on September 16, 1961:

  • International Day for Interventional Cardiology
  • International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
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September 16, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 16, 1961 was Michael by The Highwaymen, according to the music chart for the week September 11th and September 17th.

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

The music chart in the USA on September 16, 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 16, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 16, 1961 was Johnny Remember Me by John Leyton, according to the music chart for the week September 11th and September 17th.

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

The music chart in the UK on September 16, 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 16, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 16, 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 16, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on September 16, 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 16, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on September 16, 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 16, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on September 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:

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

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

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich by William L. Shirer

The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich

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This definitive history of Hitler's rise is back in hardcover, hailed by The New York Times as "one the most important works historical of our time"

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 Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone

The Agony and the Ecstasy

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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 …

These Ruins Are Inhabited by Muriel Beadle

These Ruins Are Inhabited

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This reproduction is of a book published prior to 1923. The book might have some imperfections, such as missing pages or blurred images, poor photos, and errant marks.

Clock Without Hands by Carson McCullers

Clock Without Hands

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

history

Who was the US President on September 16, 1961?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on September 16, 1961?

On September 16, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about September 16th?

September 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - After being closed for "an ongoing law enforcement investigation into criminal activity at sacramento peak", the sunspot solar observatory will reopen monday. a suspect in this investigation could pose a risk to the safety and security of residents and staff.
  • 2017 - Ryanair, an irish low-cost airline cancels 82 sunday flight to ireland as part of a six-week-long program to eliminate 40 to 50 flights per day to clear its crew vacation backlog. this is to comply with the requirements of the irish aviation authority by the end of 2012.
  • 2016 - War in north-west pakistan: at least 28 people are killed and 31 injured in a suicide bombing at a mosque located in mohmand agency. jamaat-ul ahrar claims responsibility.

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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.

Discover how September 1961 calendar looked like.

Saturday September 16, 1961