Wednesday December 20, 1961: on this day

December 20, 1961 was the 354th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 20, 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 20, 1961, who was born and died on December 20, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 20, 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 20th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 20, 1961?


December 20, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 354th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 20, 1961 can also be written as 12/20/1961 in the US and as 20/12/1961 in UK and Europe.

December 20, 1961 in December 1961 calendar

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December 20, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 20, 1961:

  • Moss heart, us dramatist (you can't take it with you), dies at age 57.

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December 20, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th 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 20, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on December 20th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 20, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 20, 1961 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 20, 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 20, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 03:50 pm and setting at 06:35 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 20, 1961?


Famous people born on December 20, 1961:

  • Scott Cohen
    Scott Cohen

    Actor.

  • Tommaso Chieffi

    Italian professional team sailor with enrico, his brother, who were world champions in 1995.

  • Nate Newton

    Nfl guard (dallas cowboys).

  • Gale Gilbert

    Gale Gilbert is a former NFL quarterback who played for several teams during his career.

  • Mohammad Fouad

    Egyptian singer-songwriter and actor.

  • Mike Keneally

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist (dethklok).

  • Freddie Spencer

    American motorcycle racer.

  • Abagail Johnson

    Businesswoman.

  • Bonnie Marino

    Cleveland, ohio -- playmate (jun, 1990).

  • Eric Allin Cornell

    Physicist.

  • Reggie White

    Athlete.

  • Yvan Le Bolloch
  • Sion Sono
  • Eugenio La Rosa
  • Alessandro Gazale
  • Pablo Villamar

Whose famous birthday is on December 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 20th:

  • Jaydy Michel
    Jaydy Michel

    Mexican actress known for her work in telenovelas.

  • Jonah Hill
    Jonah Hill

    American actor known for his roles in comedy films.

  • Bob Morley
    Bob Morley

    Actor.

  • Alain de Botton
    Alain de Botton

    Swiss-english philosopher, author.

  • Jenny Agutter
    Jenny Agutter

    British actress known for her roles in 'Logan's Run' and 'An American Werewolf in London'.

  • Nicole de Boer
    Nicole de Boer

    Canadian actress.

  • David Cook
    David Cook

    American singer, winner on american idol.

  • John Hillerman
    John Hillerman

    American actor, stage and film.

  • Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter

    Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

  • George Roy Hill
    George Roy Hill

    American film director (born in 1922).

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 20th

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December 20, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 4 months old,

or 748 months and 4 days old,

or 3253 weeks

or 22771 days old,

if you were born on December 20, 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 20, 1961?

There are 240 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 20, 1961.

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December 20, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 20, 1961:

  • Moss Hart

    American director and playwright (d. 1961).

  • Earle Page

    Australian soldier and politician, 11th prime minister of australia (b. 1880).

What famous deaths happened on December 20th?

Famous deaths on December 20th:

  • Brittany Murphy
    Brittany Murphy

    Brittany murphy was an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as clueless, 8 mile, and just married.

  • Carl Sagan
    Carl Sagan

    American astrophysicist and exobiologist.

  • John Steinbeck
    John Steinbeck

    American writer who wrote best-selling novels and was made into movies.

  • Thomas Newman
    Thomas Newman

    Actor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack.

  • Bobby Darin
    Bobby Darin

    American singer, actor and recording artist.

  • Arnold Stang
    Arnold Stang

    American singer and actor (d. 2009).

  • Madge Sinclair
    Madge Sinclair

    Kingston, jamaica -- actress.

  • Helene Heigh
    Helene Heigh

    Actress (undercover woman teen age thunder), died at 86.

  • Mervil Meyer

    Renowned scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 20th

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December 20, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 20, 1961:

  • R.C. Saints - Saint Dominic of Silos
  • Also see December 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The first All Faiths Day was celebrated in 2003 in Canandaigua, New York.

Observances on December 20, 1961:

  • International Human Solidarity Day
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December 20, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 20, 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 20, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 1961 was The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

December 20, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 20, 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 20, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 20, 1961 was Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

December 20, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 20, 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 20, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 20, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.

December 20, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 20, 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 20, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 20, 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 20, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 20, 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 20, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 20, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Nation Of Sheep by William J. Lederer

A Nation Of Sheep

By:

Nation Of Sheep A, William J. Lederer

Daughter Of Silence by Morris L. West

Daughter Of Silence

By:

The Daughter of Silence

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.

I Should Have Kissed Her More by Alexander King

I Should Have Kissed Her More

By:

KING OF THE STATETELLERS - The favorite raconteur for millions of TV viewers! Bestseller of MINE ENEMY GETS OLDER, and MAY THIS HOUSE SAFE FROM TIGERS! ALEXANDER KING will tell you

The Winter Of Our Discontent by John Steinbeck

The Winter Of Our Discontent

By:

The last novel of one America's most loved writers--a story of degeneration and corruption as well as a spiritual crisis. In awarding John Steinbeck 1962 Nobel Prize in Literature, it was stated by the Nobel committee that

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Who was the US President on December 20, 1961?

On December 20, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 1961?

On December 20, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 20, 1961?

On December 20, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about December 20th?

December 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - In honor of former president barack obama, parts of ventura freeway in southern california will be renamed "president barack h. obama highway".
  • 2017 - Uber is a transport company, and not a digital services. the european court of justice (ecj), rules that uber must accept stricter licensing and regulation within the european union. uber was instructed to follow local taxi rules in barcelona when the case began.
  • 2016 - Six men are being held in ankara in connection to the assassination of andrei karlov (russian ambassador to turkey).

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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.

Discover how December 1961 calendar looked like.

Wednesday December 20, 1961