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Friday October 20, 1961: on this day
October 20, 1961 was the 293rd day of the year 1961, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.
Is October 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 October 20, 1961, who was born and died on October 20, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 20, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles), movies (e.g. El Cid, directed by Anthony Mann), TV series (e.g. The Dick Van Dyke Show) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 20th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 20, 1961?
- October 20, 1961: What happened on that day?
- October 20, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 20, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 20, 1961?
- October 20, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 20, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- October 20, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 20, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- October 20, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 20, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 20, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 20, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 20, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on October 20, 1961?
What day of the week was October 20, 1961?
October 20, 1961 was a Friday and it was the 293rd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 20, 1961 can also be written as 10/20/1961 in the US and as 20/10/1961 in UK and Europe.
October 20, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 20, 1961:
- The soviet navy performs the first armed test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile, launching an r-13 from a golf-class submarine.
October 20, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 20th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 20, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 20, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 20th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 20, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 20, 1961 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 20, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 04:36 pm and setting at 04:18 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Oct 23, 1961.
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Who was born on October 20, 1961?
Famous people born on October 20, 1961:
- John Camp
Co-founder of Adobe Systems.
- Michie Tomizawa
Renowned Japanese voice actress known for roles in anime series.
- Ian Rush
Welsh footballer and manager.
- Les Stroud
Survival expert and TV personality known for the show 'Survivorman'.
- Audun Kleive
Norwegian composer and norwegian drummer (generatorx).
- Kate Mosse
English author and playwright.
- Guillermo Muñoz
- Roberto Rizzo
- Stefan Stannarius
- Dragiša Binić
- Stefano Cecchini
- Sandro Dell'Agnello
- Billy Konchellah
- Evgenij Lomtev
Whose famous birthday is on October 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 20th:
![Tom Petty]()
Tom PettyTom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and...
![Snoop Dogg]()
Snoop DoggAmerican rapper, the embodiment aeur(tm),90s gangster rap.
![Takayuki Yamada]()
Takayuki YamadaTakayuki yamada is a japanese actor and singer known for his roles in popular japanese films and television series.
![Viggo Mortensen]()
Viggo MortensenAmerican actor.
![John Krasinski]()
John KrasinskiAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director.
![Dannii Minogue]()
Dannii MinogueDanii minogue is an australian singer-actor, younger sister to kylie minogue, and ex-partner of actor julian mcmahon.
![Richard Loncraine]()
Richard LoncraineEnglish screenwriter and director.
![Thomas Newman]()
Thomas NewmanActor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack.
![Nargis Fakhri]()
Nargis FakhriNargis fakhri is a model and actress known for her work in bollywood films such as rockstar and main tera hero.
![Roger Hanin]()
Roger HaninFrench actor and film director.
October 20, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 5 months old,
or 749 months and 30 days old,
or 3261 weeks
or 22827 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 20, 1961?
There are 184 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 20, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 20, 1961.
October 20, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 20, 1961:
- Kazimierz Laskowski
- Andjar Asmara
What famous deaths happened on October 20th?
Famous deaths on October 20th:
![Burt Lancaster]()
Burt LancasterActor elmer gantry dies at 80 from a heart attack.
![Joel McCrea]()
Joel McCreaAmerican actor, with over 100 films, who began his career as a horse-wrangler in westerns.
![Jack Elam]()
Jack ElamAmerican actor in films such as "the sundowners," kismet, and gunfight at the o.k.
![Jane Wyatt]()
Jane WyattAmerican singer and actress (d. 2006).
![Anthony Quayle]()
Anthony QuayleEngland, united kingdom -- actor.
![Michael Massee]()
Michael MasseeAmerican actor (b. 1952)[55].
![Eberhard Feik]()
Eberhard FeikGerman actor (tatort) dies at 50.
![Basil Radford]()
Basil RadfordActor (whisky galore dead of night), is killed at 55.
- Junko Tabei
Japanese female mountaineer is the first to climb mount everest.
- Lynard Skynard
Lead vocalist of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd.
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October 20, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 20, 1961:
- October 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- French Republican Calendar - Orge (Barley) Day, twenty-ninth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Bahá'f Faith - Holy Day - the Báb
October 20, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 20, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 16th and October 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 20, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 20, 1961 was Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.
October 20, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 20, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 16th and October 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ray Charles - Hit The Road Jack
- Dion - Runaround Sue
- The Dovells - Bristol Stomp
- Roy Orbison - Crying
- Bobby Darin - You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby
October 20, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 20, 1961 was Walking Back To Happiness by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.
October 20, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 20, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 16th and October 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Helen Shapiro - Walking Back To Happiness
- The Highwaymen - Michael
- The Shadows - Kon-Tiki
- Billy Fury - Jealousy
- John Leyton - Wild Wind
October 20, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 20, 1961 was Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles and his Orchestra, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.
October 20, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 20, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 16th and October 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ray Charles and his Orchestra - Hit The Road Jack
- Lee Dorsey - Ya Ya
- The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
- Ike & Tina Turner - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
- Dion - Runaround Sue
October 20, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 20, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
El Cid
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Anthony Mann
Starring: Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren, Raf Vallone, Geneviève Page
Country: United States of America
The Mask
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Julian Roffman
Starring: Paul Stevens, Claudette Nevins, Bill Walker, Anne Collings
The Giant of Metropolis
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Umberto Scarpelli
Starring: Gordon Mitchell, Bella Cortez, Roldano Lupi, Marietto
West Side Story
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
Starring: Natalie Wood, George Chakiris, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn
Country: United States of America
Through a Glass Darkly
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Ingmar Bergman
Starring: Harriet Andersson, Gunnar Björnstrand, Max von Sydow, Lars Passgård
Country: United States of America
October 20, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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 Dick Van Dyke Show
Release year: 1961
Written by: Carl Reiner
Starring: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Mathews
Country: United States of America
Top Cat
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Alberto Mar
Country: United States of America
Father of the Bride
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Gary Alazraki
Car 54, Where Are You?
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Bill Fishman
Hamlet
Release year: 1961
Directed by: Michael Almereyda
October 20, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 20, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Incredible Journey
By: Sheila Burnford
Their instincts told them to go west. So the Labrador retriever, the bull terrier, and the Siamese, a young Labrador retriever set off through Canada.
A Journey To Matecumbe
By: Robert Lewis Taylor
WITH ILLUSTRATIONS by JOSEPH PAPIN This book tells the story of an adventure that takes place from the Mississippi River to the Florida Keys.
Russia And The West Under Lenin And Stalin
By: George F. Kennan
George F. Kennan – Russia and the West under Lenin, Stalin Rossiia i Zapad pri Lenine i Staline Na Angliiskom Iazyke Publisher: . Year: 1962.
The Agony and the Ecstasy
By: Irving Stone
Irving Stone's classic biographical novel about Michaelangelo - in which both the artist as well as the man are fully brought to life. This novel is a masterpiece in its own right. It portrays Michelangelo’s passionate, dangerous love life and …
Who was the US President on October 20, 1961?
On October 20, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 20, 1961?
On October 20, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 20, 1961?
On October 20, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about October 20th?
October 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of October. 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 October 20th, such as:
- 2018 - After a rafting accident in a swollen river, four americans are killed in costa rica.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqa (2017): the syrian democratic forces announce "total liberation of raqa", previously isil's capital.
- 2016 - Turkish military intervention in the syrian civil war: turkish jets hit kurdish-led syrian democratic forces (sdf) militia with 26 airstrikes in three recently-captured-from-isil villages west of al-bab and northeast of aleppo. according to the turkish general staff, 160-200 people have been killed. the syrian observatory for human rights reports that 11 people were killed and many more were injured. (reuters),
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 October 1961?
October 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
