Monday February 20, 1961: on this day

February 20, 1961 was the 51st day of the year 1961, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Monday.

Is February 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 February 20, 1961, who was born and died on February 20, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 20, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Calcutta by Lawrence Welk), movies (e.g. Posse from Hell, directed by Herbert Coleman), TV series (e.g. The Treasure Seekers) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 20th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 20, 1961?


February 20, 1961 was a Monday and it was the 51st day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 20, 1961 can also be written as 2/20/1961 in the US and as 20/2/1961 in UK and Europe.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 20th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 20, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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The moon phase on February 20, 1961 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 20, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 09:59 am and setting at 11:47 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 31, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Mar 02, 1961.

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Who was born on February 20, 1961?


Famous people born on February 20, 1961:

  • Imogen Stubbs
    Imogen Stubbs

    British actress known for her work in film, television, and stage.

  • Garan

    First Armenian in space aboard the Soyuz TMA-13 mission to the International Space Station.

  • Steve Lundquist

    American swimmer.

  • Claudia Cummins in Clintwood

    Virginia, usa.

  • Petăr Petrov
  • Viktor Berežnyj
  • Andrej Shleifer
  • Gill Byrd
  • Michael Fancutt
  • Ion Geolgău
  • Manuel Domínguez Hernández
  • Catherine Troendle

Whose famous birthday is on February 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 20th:

  • Kurt Cobain
    Kurt Cobain

    Musician (nirvana) (born 1967).

  • Cindy Crawford
    Cindy Crawford

    American model.

  • Ivana Trump
    Ivana Trump

    Czechoslovakian-american news figure and socialite.

  • Sidney Poitier
    Sidney Poitier

    American actor.

  • Gordon Brown
    Gordon Brown

    Scottish member of parliament.

  • Chelsea Peretti
    Chelsea Peretti

    Chelsea peretti is a comedian known for her stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, and for her role as gina linetti on the tv show brooklyn...

  • Gloria Vanderbilt
    Gloria Vanderbilt

    American entrepreneur and heiress.

  • Lili Taylor
    Lili Taylor

    Actress (ransom and short cuts, role model).

  • Jennifer O'Neill
    Jennifer O'Neill

    American actress.

  • Lauren Ambrose
    Lauren Ambrose

    Lauren Ambrose is an American actress known for her roles in the television series Six Feet Under and Servant.

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


You are 63 years 1 month old,

or 757 months and 8 days old,

or 3292 weeks and 3 days old,

or 23047 days old,

if you were born on February 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 February 20, 1961?

There are 329 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 20th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on February 20, 1961:

  • Percy Grainger

    Australian-born composer and pianist known for his innovative musical compositions.

  • Otto E Huiswoud [Frank Billings]

    At 67, editor (negro worker) dies.

  • Percy Aldridge Grainger Australian/US composer/pianist

    At the age of 78, he dies.

  • Douglas Erith Derry

What famous deaths happened on February 20th?

Famous deaths on February 20th:

  • Sandra Dee
    Sandra Dee

    American actress, and teenage film idol in the late 50s and 60s.

  • Dick York
    Dick York

    American actor who played the role of darren in "bewitched", a long-running series starring elizabeth montgomery.

  • Alexander Haig
    Alexander Haig

    American soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...

  • John Raitt
    John Raitt

    American actor, singer, and recording artist.

  • Max Schreck
    Max Schreck

    German actor (born 1879).

  • Rosemary DeCamp
    Rosemary DeCamp

    American actress, who was known as "yankee doodle", after playing james cagneyaeur (tm)'s mother in 1942's "yankee doodle dandy.

  • Jack Ingram
    Jack Ingram

    Actor (law of the west), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.

  • Thurston Hall
    Thurston Hall

    Actor (mr schuyler topper), dies at 75.

  • Fredderick Douglass

    Prominent African American abolitionist and writer.

  • Kennley Douglass

    Kennley Douglass was an American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman who played a pivotal role in the abolitionist...

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


Holidays on February 20, 1961:

  • Presidents' Day - This holiday honors all past and present U.S. presidents, with a particular focus on George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

Observances on February 20, 1961:

  • World Day of Social Justice
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February 20, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 20, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 20th and February 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 20, 1961 was Calcutta by Lawrence Welk, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

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

The music chart in the USA on February 20, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Calcutta
  2. - Shop Around
  3. - There's A Moon Out Tonight
  4. - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
  5. - Pony Time

February 20, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 20, 1961 was Are You Lonesome Tonight? by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

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

The music chart in the UK on February 20, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Are You Lonesome Tonight?
  2. - Sailor
  3. - You're Sixteen
  4. - Pepe
  5. - Walk Right Back / Ebony Eyes

February 20, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 20, 1961 was Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson), according to the R&B music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

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

The R&B music chart on February 20, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Shop Around
  2. - All In My Mind
  3. - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
  4. - Pony Time
  5. - At Last

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February 20, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 20, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Posse from Hell

Posse from Hell

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Herbert Coleman

Starring: Audie Murphy, John Saxon, Zohra Lampert, Vic Morrow

Reptilicus

Reptilicus

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Sidney W. Pink

Starring: Bent Mejding, Asbjørn Andersen, Povl Wøldike, Ann Smyrner

Country: United States of America

The Canadians

The Canadians

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Burt Kennedy

Starring: Robert Ryan, John Dehner, Torin Thatcher, Burt Metcalfe

Gold of the Seven Saints

Gold of the Seven Saints

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Gordon Douglas

Starring: Clint Walker, Roger Moore, Letícia Román, Robert Middleton

Country: United States of America

Mother Joan of the Angels

Mother Joan of the Angels

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Jerzy Kawalerowicz

Starring: Lucyna Winnicka, Mieczyslaw Voit, Anna Ciepielewska, Maria Chwalibóg

February 20, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

The Treasure Seekers

The Treasure Seekers

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Juliet May

Happily Ever After

Happily Ever After

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Yvan Attal

Boomerang

Boomerang

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Reginald Hudlin

An Enemy of the People

An Enemy of the People

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Satyajit Ray

Cover Girl

Cover Girl

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Charles Vidor

February 20, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

Advise And Consent by Allen Drury

Advise And Consent

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Advice and Consent

The Lovely Ambition by Mary Ellen Chase

The Lovely Ambition

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"The Lovely Ambition will deliver what readers have come to expect from Miss Chase, especially in nineteenth-century Maine.

Stay Young And Vital by Bob Cummings

Stay Young And Vital

By:

Please take a minute to read the following facts about your product. *** .........IN FANTASTIC SHAPE.. HARDCOVER/DUST JACKET/THIRD EDITION 1961.........JUST SOME LIGHT SHELF WEAR ON THE BACK COVER......PAGES

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird

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To Kill A Mockingbird, the unforgettable story of a Southern childhood and the conscience crisis that rocked it became a bestseller immediately and was critically acclaimed when it was published for the first time in 1960.

A Sense Of Values by Sloan Wilson

A Sense Of Values

By:

A SENSE OF VALUES

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Who was the US President on February 20, 1961?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on February 20, 1961?

On February 20, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about February 20th?

February 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of February. 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 February 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - According to the southern poverty law center, there has been a 30% increase in hate groups in america over the last four years. this includes a 7% increase for 2018.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: turkish military operations in afrin: prosyrian government forces are deployed to support the kurdish ypg in its fight against turkey, and the turkish-backed free syrian army (afrin region). this opens up a new front for the war.
  • 2017 - According to the philippine coast guard, gunmen attacked a vietnamese ship near tawi-tawi in the philippines. they killed at least one soldier and kidnapped seven more. abu sayyaf militants are believed to be behind the 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 February 1961?

February 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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