Monday December 18, 1961: on this day

December 18, 1961 was the 352nd day of the year 1961, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is December 18, 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 December 18, 1961, who was born and died on December 18, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 18, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens), movies (e.g. The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone, directed by José Quintero), TV series (e.g. Les Coulisses De L'Exploit) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 18th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 18, 1961?


December 18, 1961 was a Monday and it was the 352nd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 18, 1961 can also be written as 12/18/1961 in the US and as 18/12/1961 in UK and Europe.

December 18, 1961 in December 1961 calendar

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December 18, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 18, 1961:

  • Kail tv channel 53 in fresno, ca (ind) begins broadcasting
  • Wilt chamberlain of nba philadelphia warriors scores 78 points versus los angeles lakers.
  • India annexes portuguese colonies of goa, damao, and diu.
  • Indonesian president sukarno announces that he will take west irian by force if necessary.

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December 18, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 18th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 18, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 18, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on December 18th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 18, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 18, 1961 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 18, 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 December 18, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 02:30 pm and setting at 04:31 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 22, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Dec 22, 1961.

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Who was born on December 18, 1961?


Famous people born on December 18, 1961:

  • Shion Sono

    Renowned Japanese filmmaker known for his provocative and avant-garde works.

  • Lalchand Rajput

    Indian cricketer.

  • Leila Steinberg

    American singer, producer, author, and poet.

  • Brian Orser

    Canada -- figure skater (1988 olympics - silver medalist).

  • Angie Stone

    American singer, songwriter, and actress.

  • Daniel Loeb

    Third point management was founded by third point management, an american businessman and philanthropist.

  • Thomas Strittmatter

    Writer.

  • Branko Vukičević
  • John Shanks
  • Jean-François De Sart
  • Daniele Lamuraglia
  • Luca Squeri
  • A. M. Homes
  • Tim Lewis
  • Joanna Jet
  • Chino Volpato

Whose famous birthday is on December 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 18th:

  • Brad Pitt
    Brad Pitt

    American actor and sex icon.

  • Christina Aguilera
    Christina Aguilera

    American singer, songwriter, actress.

  • Katie Holmes
    Katie Holmes

    American actress who made a remarkable career, was accepted in her first audition for "the ice storm" as a supporting actor.

  • Steven Spielberg
    Steven Spielberg

    American film producer and director.

  • Keith Richards
    Keith Richards

    British musician who founded "the rolling stones", with mick jagger, in july 1962.

  • Gladys Cooper
    Gladys Cooper

    Gladys Cooper was an English actress who had a successful career on stage and screen, earning multiple awards.

  • Ray Liotta
    Ray Liotta

    American actor seen in "lethal weapon", and "goodfellas.

  • Alejandro Sanz
    Alejandro Sanz

    World music singer.

  • Trish Stratus
    Trish Stratus

    Canadian professional wrestler.

  • Betty Grable
    Betty Grable

    American actress, singer, and dancer.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 18th

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December 18, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 4 months old,

or 748 months and 5 days old,

or 3253 weeks and 1 day old,

or 22772 days old,

if you were born on December 18, 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 December 18, 1961?

There are 239 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 18, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 18, 1961.

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December 18, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 18, 1961:

  • Leo Reisman

    American violinist and bandleader (b. 1897).

  • Olga Capri

What famous deaths happened on December 18th?

Famous deaths on December 18th:

  • Robert Bresson
    Robert Bresson

    He was a french film director who directed 14 films over 40 years.

  • Chris Farley
    Chris Farley

    American comedian who died after consuming booze, cocaine, and heroin in his chicago condo 12/18/1997.

  • Gilbert Bécaud
    Gilbert Bécaud

    He was a french singer-songwriter who wrote french songs like "what now my love?" "je t'appartiens", which was renamed by the everly...

  • Virna Lisi
    Virna Lisi

    Italian actress and voluptuous lead lady, after her roles in local films, she was internationally recognized for "the black tulip," 1963,"...

  • Diana Lynn
    Diana Lynn

    Los angeles, california -- actress.

  • Joseph Barbera
    Joseph Barbera

    American cartoonist (born 1911).

  • Sam Wanamaker
    Sam Wanamaker

    American actor.

  • Mandy Rice-Davies
    Mandy Rice-Davies

    English model and actress (b. 1944)[46].

  • Lilia Skala
    Lilia Skala

    Actress from austria/usa (ship of fools and caprice) dies at the age of 98.

  • Anne Revere
    Anne Revere

    Actress (national velvet), passes away from pneumonia at 87.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 18th

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December 18, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 18, 1961:

  • Roman festivals - Feast of Epona (during Saturnalia)
  • R.C. Saints - Gatianus of Tours
  • Also see December 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Niger - Republic Day (autonomous in 1958)
  • Greek Orthodox Church ? Feast of Sebastian the Martyr

Observances on December 18, 1961:

  • International Migrants Day
  • Arabic Language Day
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December 18, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 18, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 18th and December 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 18, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 18, 1961 was The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

December 18, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 18, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
  2. - Please Mr. Postman
  3. - Run To Him
  4. - The Twist
  5. - Walk On By

December 18, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 18, 1961 was Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

December 18, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 18, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Poetry In Motion
  2. - Tower Of Strength
  3. - I Love You
  4. - Moon River
  5. - Save The Last Dance For Me

December 18, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 18, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

December 18, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 18, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Please Mr. Postman
  2. - Turn On Your Love Light
  3. - Gypsy Woman
  4. - Soothe Me
  5. - There's No Other (Like My Baby)

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December 18, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 18, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone

The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone

Release year: 1961

Directed by: José Quintero

Starring: Vivien Leigh, Warren Beatty, Coral Browne, Jill St. John

Country: United States of America

Flight of the Lost Balloon

Flight of the Lost Balloon

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Nathan Juran

Starring: Mala Powers, Marshall Thompson, James Lanphier, Douglas Kennedy

The Children's Hour

The Children's Hour

Release year: 1961

Directed by: William Wyler

Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Shirley MacLaine, James Garner, Miriam Hopkins

Country: United States of America

Pocketful of Miracles

Pocketful of Miracles

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Frank Capra

Starring: Glenn Ford, Bette Davis, Hope Lange, Arthur O'Connell

Country: United States of America

Lover Come Back

Lover Come Back

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Delbert Mann

Starring: Rock Hudson, Doris Day, Tony Randall, Edie Adams

Country: United States of America

December 18, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 18, 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:

Les coulisses de l'exploit

Les coulisses de l'exploit

Release year: 1961

Bonsoir

Bonsoir

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jean-Pierre Mocky

La grande farandole

La grande farandole

Release year: 1961

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

December 18, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 18, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Judas Tree by A.J. Cronin

The Judas Tree

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The Age Of Reason Begins by Will and Ariel Durant

The Age Of Reason Begins

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This article examines the religious strife in Europe and the scientific progress made between 1558 and 1650.

Ring Of Bright Water by Gavin Maxwell

Ring Of Bright Water

By:

The story of Gavin Maxwell and his life with otters off the west coast of Scotland was hailed as a masterpiece in 1960. It remains one of the most beloved books.

The Making Of The President 1960 by Theodore H. White

The Making Of The President 1960

By:

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.

Clock Without Hands by Carson McCullers

Clock Without Hands

By:

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

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Who was the US President on December 18, 1961?

On December 18, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 18, 1961?

On December 18, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 18, 1961?

On December 18, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about December 18th?

December 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of December. 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 December 18th, such as:

  • 2018 - Russian cargo vessel mv kuzma minin is stranded and is then refloated off gyllyngvase (cornwall) and brought to falmouth bay for inspection by the maritime and coastguard agency.
  • 2017 - Twitter has suspended the accounts of white nationalists well-known for violating new offensive content rules.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war, aleppo offensive (november-december 2016: rebels target and set fire to several buses on their way to evacuate the ill and wounded from the besieged syrian villages al-fu'ah/kafriya.

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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 December 1961?

December 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 18, 1961