Wednesday January 18, 1961: on this day

January 18, 1961 was the 18th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 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 January 18, 1961, who was born and died on January 18, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 18, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra), movies (e.g. La notte, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni), TV series (e.g. An Enemy Of The People) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was January 18, 1961?


January 18, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 18th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 18, 1961 can also be written as 1/18/1961 in the US and as 18/1/1961 in UK and Europe.

January 18, 1961 in January 1961 calendar

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 18th 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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January 18, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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The moon phase on January 18, 1961 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 18, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 08:26 am and setting at 08:37 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 01, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jan 31, 1961.

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Who was born on January 18, 1961?


Famous people born on January 18, 1961:

  • Mark Messier

    Hall of Fame NHL player known for his leadership and scoring ability.

  • Bob Peterson

    Bob Peterson was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs.

  • Peter Beardsley

    Manager and english footballer.

  • Jeff Yagher

    American actor and sculptor.

  • Bob Hansen

    American basketball player and sportscaster.

  • Mark D Messier in Edmonton

    Alberta, canada; nhl center (edmonton oilers, new york rangers).

  • Mark Rylance

    English playwright and actor.

  • Veselin Vujović
  • Bridget O'Connor
  • Jean Pierre Mustier
  • Michail Pavlovič Šiškin
  • Rune Säfvenberg

Whose famous birthday is on January 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 18th:

  • Jason Segel
    Jason Segel

    Jason segel is an american actor, known for his roles in popular tv shows like how i met your mother and films like forgetting sarah...

  • Takeshi Kitano
    Takeshi Kitano

    Takeshi kitano is a japanese director and actor known for his work in the film industry, particularly for his unique style of filmmaking and...

  • Kevin Costner
    Kevin Costner

    Cool, determined american actor.

  • Cary Grant
    Cary Grant

    British-american film actor.

  • David Ayer
    David Ayer

    David ayer is a film director known for his work on movies such as training day, fury, and suicide squad.

  • Danny Kaye
    Danny Kaye

    Brooklyn, new york -- unicef/comedian / actor (show).

  • David Ruffin
    David Ruffin

    Mississippi, united states -- vocalist.

  • Jay Chou
    Jay Chou

    Taiwanese actor, director, producer, and actor.

  • Samantha Mumba
    Samantha Mumba

    Irish actress and singer-songwriter.

  • Mark Rylance
    Mark Rylance

    Mark rylance is a british actor known for his work in theater, film, and television, including his roles in 'bridge of spies' and 'dunkirk'.

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


You are 63 years 2 months old,

or 758 months and 10 days old,

or 3297 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23080 days old,

if you were born on January 18, 1961.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 18, 1961?

There are 296 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 18th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 18, 1961:

  • Marcello Moretti
  • George Holland Sabine

What famous deaths happened on January 18th?

Famous deaths on January 18th:

  • Al Waxman
    Al Waxman

    Canadian actor who is well-known in canada for his roles in numerous tv shows.

  • Sydney Greenstreet
    Sydney Greenstreet

    Actor (conflict of maltese falcon), died at 74.

  • Gertrude Olmstead
    Gertrude Olmstead

    American actress (born 1897).

  • Wilfrid Brambell
    Wilfrid Brambell

    Irish actor and performer (d. 1985).

  • Rusty Hamer
    Rusty Hamer

    American actor and singer (d. 90).

  • Curly Howard
    Curly Howard

    American comedian and actor, member of the three stooges (d. 1952).

  • Yvonne Printemps
    Yvonne Printemps

    French actress and singer of opera, whose singing was believed to be felt in the soul.

  • Bert Wheeler
    Bert Wheeler

    Actor (rainmakers high flyers, dixiana), died at 72.

  • Raford Kipling

    Raford Kipling was a British author best known for his works of fiction, including the classic children's book 'The Jungle Book'.

  • Rayder Kipling

    Rayder Kipling was a British author known for his captivating stories, including the beloved 'The Jungle Book'.

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


Holidays on January 18, 1961:

  • Winnie The Pooh Day (In observance of the birthday of Alan Alexander Milne, 1882.)
  • Christian ecumenism - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins
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January 18, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 18, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 16th and January 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 18, 1961 was Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 18, 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:

  1. - Wonderland By Night
  2. - Are You Lonesome To-Night?
  3. - Exodus
  4. - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
  5. - Calcutta

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 18, 1961 was Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 18, 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:

  1. - Poetry In Motion
  2. - I Love You
  3. - Save The Last Dance For Me
  4. - Portrait Of My Love
  5. - Are You Lonesome Tonight?

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 18, 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.

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

The R&B music chart on January 18, 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:

  1. - Shop Around
  2. - He Will Break Your Heart
  3. - Gonzo
  4. - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
  5. - Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear To Tread)

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

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

La notte

La notte

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Michelangelo Antonioni

Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Marcello Mastroianni, Monica Vitti, Bernhard Wicki

Country: United States of America

Mein Mann, das Wirtschaftswunder

Mein Mann, das Wirtschaftswunder

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Ulrich Erfurth

Starring: Marika Rökk, Fritz Tillmann, Cornelia Froboess, Heinz Erhardt

La notte

La notte

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Michelangelo Antonioni

Starring: Jeanne Moreau, Marcello Mastroianni, Monica Vitti, Bernhard Wicki

Country: United States of America

Saturday Night and Sunday Morning

Saturday Night and Sunday Morning

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Karel Reisz

Starring: Albert Finney, Shirley Anne Field, Rachel Roberts, Hylda Baker

Country: United States of America

The Alamo

The Alamo

Release year: 1960

Directed by: John Wayne

Starring: John Wayne, Richard Widmark, Laurence Harvey, Frankie Avalon

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

An Enemy of the People

An Enemy of the People

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Satyajit Ray

No Man's Island

No Man's Island

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Ferenc Török

Cover Girl

Cover Girl

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Charles Vidor

The Avengers

The Avengers

Release year: 1960

Written by:

Directed by: Jeremiah Chechik

Starring: Patrick Macnee

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Mira Nair

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

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

Bird Portraits In Color by Thomas S. Roberts

Bird Portraits In Color

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Book by Roberts Thomas S.

Taken At The Flood by John Gunther

Taken At The Flood

By:

Taken at Flood; The Story Of Albert D. Lasker

The American Heritage Picture History Of The Civil War by Bruce Catton

The American Heritage Picture History Of The Civil War

By:

2 volumes in original slipcase, 1960 red boards with gold letters

Advise And Consent by Allen Drury

Advise And Consent

By:

Advice and Consent

Vanity Fair by Cleveland Amory and Frederic Bradlee

Vanity Fair

By:

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

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Who was the US President on January 18, 1961?

On January 18, 1961 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 18, 1961?

On January 18, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 18th?

January 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: 15 people are killed and 20 injured in a massive explosion at a tahrir al-sham facility in idlib. the attack was reportedly carried out using a car bomb.
  • 2018 - Emirates airlines announces a purchase order for 36 airbus a380s. emirates, which has a fleet of more than 100 aircraft, is the largest aircraft operator.
  • 2017 - Northern mali conflict: a suicide bomber explodes a vehicle laden with explosives at a military camp near gao, mali. this is mali's most deadly terrorist attack.

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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 January 1961?

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.

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Wednesday January 18, 1961