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.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 20, 1961?
- February 20, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 20, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 20, 1961?
- February 20, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 20, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- February 20, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 20, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- February 20, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 20, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 20, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 20, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 20, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on February 20, 1961?
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.
February 20, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 20, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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February 20, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
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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Famous people born on February 20, 1961:
- 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
Musician (nirvana) (born 1967).
- Cindy Crawford
American model.
- Ivana Trump
Czechoslovakian-american news figure and socialite.
- Sidney Poitier
American actor.
- Gordon Brown
Scottish member of parliament.
- 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
American entrepreneur and heiress.
- Lili Taylor
Actress (ransom and short cuts, role model).
- Jennifer O'Neill
American actress.
- 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.
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
American actress, and teenage film idol in the late 50s and 60s.
- Dick York
American actor who played the role of darren in "bewitched", a long-running series starring elizabeth montgomery.
- Alexander Haig
American soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...
- John Raitt
American actor, singer, and recording artist.
- Max Schreck
German actor (born 1879).
- 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
Actor (law of the west), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.
- 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
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:
- Lawrence Welk - Calcutta
- The Miracles - Shop Around
- The Capris - There's A Moon Out Tonight
- The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
- Chubby Checker - 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:
- Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome Tonight?
- Petula Clark - Sailor
- Johnny Burnette - You're Sixteen
- Duane Eddy - Pepe
- The Everly Brothers - 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:
- The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson) - Shop Around
- Maxine Brown - All In My Mind
- The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
- Chubby Checker - Pony Time
- Etta James - At Last
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:
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:
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:
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.
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.
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.