Q: What day of the week was January 17, 1961?

January 17, 1961 was a Tuesday and it was the 17th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar. January 17, 1961 can also be written as 1/17/1961 in the US and as 17/1/1961 in UK and Europe.

Q: January 17, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th 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.

Q: January 17, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?

The moon phase on January 17, 1961 was New Moon . The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 17, 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 17, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 07:39 am and setting at 07:25 pm. The previous full moon was on Jan 01, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jan 31, 1961.

Q: How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 17, 1961?

There are 266 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

Q: What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 17, 1961.

Question 1

What day of the week was January 17, 1961?

Accepted Answer

January 17, 1961 was a Tuesday and it was the 17th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1961 can also be written as 1/17/1961 in the US and as 17/1/1961 in UK and Europe.

Question 2

January 17, 1961: What happened on that day?

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Here's what happened on January 17, 1961:

U.s. president dwight d. eisenhower delivers a televised farewell address to the nation three days before leaving office, in which he warns against the accumulation of power by the ''military-industrial complex''.
Former congolese prime minister patrice lumumba is murdered in circumstances suggesting the support and complicity of the governments of belgium and the united states.

Question 3

January 17, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?

Accepted Answer

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th 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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Question 4

January 17, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

Question 5

January 17, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?

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The moon phase on January 17, 1961 was New Moon. The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 17, 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 17, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 07:39 am and setting at 07:25 pm. The previous full moon was on Jan 01, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jan 31, 1961.

Question 6

Who was born on January 17, 1961?

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Famous people born on January 17, 1961:

Brian Helgeland American screenwriter and producer of director films.
Maia Chiburdanidze Georgian chess player.
Bernard Yerlès Bernard yerlès is a french actor known for his work in film, television, and theater.
Niels Koch Danish politician who served as Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries.
Linda Kash
Karin Lamberg-Skog
Dirk Minniefield
Selena Steele
Sergej Svetlov
Zhao Dayu
Jorge Guasch
Marie Claire D'Ubaldo
Suzanne Berne
Carlos Alberto Garcia
Alex Ramos
Ángel Petisme

Question 7

Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

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Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

Michelle Obama Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.
James Earl Jones James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...
Jim Carrey Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.
Eartha Kitt Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...
Françoise Hardy French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.
Shabba Ranks Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Zooey Deschanel American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.
Betty White American actress.
Sylvie Testud French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

Question 8

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 17, 1961?

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There are 266 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

Question 9

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1961?

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You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 17, 1961.

Question 10

January 17, 1961: What famous people died on that day?

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Famous people died on January 17, 1961:

Wana Lumumba Wana Lumumba was a Congolese independence leader and the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Petrice Lumumba Congolese independence leader and the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Amahia Lumumba Amahia Lumumba was a Congolese independence leader and the first democratically elected Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the...
Joseth Lumumba First Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, serving in 1960.
Barton Bassett Barton Bassett was a politician known for his contributions to public service.
Zhambyl Tulaev
Étienne Drioton
Umberto Cipollone

Question 11

What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

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Virginia Mayo An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.
Richard Crenna American actor.
Evelyn Nesbit Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.
Faten Hamama Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).
Derek Fowlds British actor (b.1937).
Barbara Britton Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.
Suchitra Sen Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.
Barbara Jordan Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.
Oreatha Hudson Oreatha Hudson was an Olympic gold medalist in track and field.

Question 12

January 17, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?

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Holidays on January 17, 1961:

Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed

Question 13

January 17, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1961 was Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

Question 14

January 17, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

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The music chart in the USA on January 17, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra
Are You Lonesome To-Night? by Elvis Presley
Exodus by Ferrante and Teicher
Will You Love Me Tomorrow? by The Shirelles
Calcutta by Lawrence Welk

Question 15

January 17, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 1961 was Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

Question 16

January 17, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

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The music chart in the UK on January 17, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson
I Love You by Cliff Richard
Save The Last Dance For Me by The Drifters
Portrait Of My Love by Matt Monro
Are You Lonesome Tonight? by Elvis Presley

Question 17

January 17, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 1961 was Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson), according to the R&B music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

Question 18

January 17, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

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The R&B music chart on January 17, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson)
He Will Break Your Heart by Jerry Butler
Gonzo by James Booker
Will You Love Me Tomorrow by The Shirelles
Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear To Tread) by Brook Benton

Question 19

January 17, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

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The most popular movies on January 17, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

La notte by Michelangelo Antonioni
Mein Mann, das Wirtschaftswunder by Ulrich Erfurth
La notte by Michelangelo Antonioni
Saturday Night and Sunday Morning by Karel Reisz
The Alamo by John Wayne

Question 20

January 17, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

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The most popular TV Series on January 17, 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 by Satyajit Ray
No Man's Island by Ferenc Török
Cover Girl by Charles Vidor
The Avengers by Jeremiah Chechik
Vanity Fair by Mira Nair

Question 21

January 17, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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The most popular and best selling books in 1961 were:

Sermons And Soda Water by John O'Hara
Mistress Of Mellyn by Victoria Holt
Silhouette In Diamonds by Ishbel Ross
Vanity Fair by Cleveland Amory and Frederic Bradlee
The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich by William L. Shirer

Question 22

Who was the US President on January 17, 1961?

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On January 17, 1961 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Question 23

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1961?

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On January 17, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Question 24

Who was the Pope on January 17, 1961?

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On January 17, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

Question 25

What is special about January 17th?

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January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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Question 26

What happened in 1961?

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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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Question 27

What was the calendar for January 1961?

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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. Discover how January 1961 calendar looked like.