Friday January 20, 1961: on this day

January 20, 1961 was the 20th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.

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

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What day of the week was January 20, 1961?


January 20, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 20th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 20, 1961 can also be written as 1/20/1961 in the US and as 20/1/1961 in UK and Europe.

January 20, 1961 in January 1961 calendar

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January 20, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 20, 1961:

  • Arthur m ramsay becomes archbishop of canterbury.
  • Yugoslav ex-vice-president milovan djilas flees.
  • Inauguration ceremony for john kennedy as president of the united states.
  • John f. kennedy is inaugurated the 35th president of the united states of america, becoming the youngest man to be elected into that office, and the first catholic.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 20th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius 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 20, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 20, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 09:45 am and setting at 10:52 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 20, 1961?


Famous people born on January 20, 1961:

  • Janey Godley

    Janey Godley is a prominent businesswoman in Scotland, known for her entrepreneurial ventures.

  • Rona Fairhead

    Former Chairman of the BBC Trust.

  • Josefina Vazquez Mota

    Politician.

  • Stefano Tura
  • Patricio Yáñez
  • Gerry Gray
  • Vincent Jordy
  • Yolanda González Martín
  • Raffaella Giordano
  • Cinzia Maltese
  • Paolo Miano
  • Steve Hamilton
  • Olivier Dosne

Whose famous birthday is on January 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 20th:

  • Paul Stanley
    Paul Stanley

    Paul stanley is a guitarist best known as the co-lead vocalist and frontman of the rock band kiss.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Erin Wasson
    Erin Wasson

    Erin wasson is a prominent american model known for her work with top fashion brands and her appearances in international fashion magazines.

  • David Lynch
    David Lynch

    American screenwriter and director, one of today's most creative and talented film-makers of the 20th century.

  • Bill Maher
    Bill Maher

    American comedian, host of humorous tv shows "politically incorrect", (1997) and "aeuroereal time with bill maheraeur" (2003).

  • Omar Sy
    Omar Sy

    French actor best known for his roles in omar et fred and fred testot as fred testot.

  • Lorenzo Lamas
    Lorenzo Lamas

    American actor, tv soap star, and sex symbol.

  • Duniya Vijay
    Duniya Vijay

    Duniya vijay is an indian actor known for his work in kannada cinema.

  • Rainn Wilson
    Rainn Wilson

    Rainn wilson is an american actor best known for his role as dwight schrute on the television series the office.

  • DeForest Kelley
    DeForest Kelley

    Deforest kelley was an american actor best known for his role as dr.

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


You are 63 years 3 months old,

or 759 months

or 3300 weeks and 1 day old,

or 23101 days old,

if you were born on January 20, 1961.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 20, 1961?

There are 275 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 20th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 20, 1961:

  • Joseph A. A. Burnquist
  • Svetislav Hođera

What famous deaths happened on January 20th?

Famous deaths on January 20th:

  • Barbara Stanwyck
    Barbara Stanwyck

    Four times, an american actress was nominated for the oscar: "stella dallas," 1937, 1942, "ball of fire," 1941, and 1944.

  • Audrey Hepburn
    Audrey Hepburn

    Belgian actress, humanitarian and dancer who started as a ballet student.

  • Beatrice Lillie
    Beatrice Lillie

    Talented comedic actress and singer known for her wit and charm.

  • Meat Loaf
    Meat Loaf

    American singer, known as the wild man of rock opera.

  • Johnny Weissmuller
    Johnny Weissmuller

    Romanian-born american actor and swimmer who won five olympic medals as well as numerous world records.

  • Mira Furlan
    Mira Furlan

    Mira Furlan was a talented actress known for her roles in 'Babylon 5' and 'Lost.

  • Louis Seigner
    Louis Seigner

    Mathilde and emmanuelle are the grandfathers of a french stage comedian and actor, mathilde and emmanuelle.

  • Carl Switzer
    Carl Switzer

    Actor (alfalfa - our gang), shot to death at 31.

  • Isaly Hepburn

    Isaly Hepburn was a celebrated British actress and fashion icon, known for her roles in classic films such as 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and...

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


Holidays on January 20, 1961:

  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Aquarius.
  • Euthymus
  • Desiderius
  • Meinrad
  • Epiphanius of Pavia
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Sebastian
  • Presidential Inauguration Day in the United States.
  • The Eve of St. Agnes.

Saints celebrated on January 20, 1961:

  • Saint Fabian
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January 20, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

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

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 20, 1961 was Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

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

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

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

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

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

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

The bestselling books on January 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

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.

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.

The Waste Makers by Vance Packard

The Waste Makers

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The Waste Makers is Vance Packard’s 1960 pioneering work about how rapid growth can lead to "the systematic attempt by business to make us wasteful and debt-ridden, permanently unhappy individuals."

Taken At The Flood by John Gunther

Taken At The Flood

By:

Taken at Flood; The Story Of Albert D. Lasker

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Who was the US President on January 20, 1961?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 20, 1961?

On January 20, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 20th?

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

  • 2019 - Conflict in northern mali: ten united nations peacekeepers have been killed in an islamist militant attack at their base in mali’s northern kidal region.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: northwestern syria campaign (october 2017-present). the syrian army seizes the abu al-duhur military airbase, idlib governorate.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil militants demolish part of palmyra’s ancient roman theatre. (bbc). an airstrike inflicts death on more than 40 jabhat fateh al-sham militants at a jihadist camp east of aleppo. the exact cause of the attack is unknown. (reuters),

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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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Friday January 20, 1961