Sunday October 22, 1961: on this day

October 22, 1961 was the 295th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 22, 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 22, 1961, who was born and died on October 22, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 22, 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 22nd, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 22, 1961?


October 22, 1961 was a Sunday and it was the 295th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 22, 1961 can also be written as 10/22/1961 in the US and as 22/10/1961 in UK and Europe.

October 22, 1961 in October 1961 calendar

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October 22, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 22, 1961:

  • 75,000 flemings demand equal rights and flemish language in belgium
  • Louise suggs wins lpga san antonio golf civitan

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October 22, 1961: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Baltimore Colts - Detroit Lions : 17 - 14
  • Cleveland Browns - Pittsburgh Steelers : 30 - 28
  • Green Bay Packers - Minnesota Vikings : 33 - 7
  • Los Angeles Rams - New York Giants : 14 - 24
  • Philadelphia Eagles - Dallas Cowboys : 43 - 7
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October 22, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 22nd 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 22, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 22, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on October 22nd, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 22, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 22, 1961 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 22, 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 22, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:47 pm and setting at 06:41 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 22, 1961?


Famous people born on October 22, 1961:

  • Robert Torti
    Robert Torti

    American singer and actor.

  • Philippe Decouflé

    French choreographer and modern dancer.

  • Barbara Potter

    Connecticut, united states -- tennis player (changed shirt at wimbledon court).

  • Takaaki Ishibashi

    Japanese comedian, singer, and actor.

  • Donna Wynd

    Auckland, new zealand -- 1k sprint cyclist (1996 olympics).

  • Leonard Marshall

    Nfl defensive end (new york giants and new york jets).

  • John C. Wright
  • Giorgio Vale
  • Enrico Lisei
  • Mark Jones
  • Andrea Guerra
  • Stefano Nazzi
  • Todd Oldham
  • Anton Josipović

Whose famous birthday is on October 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 22nd:

  • Catherine Deneuve
    Catherine Deneuve

    French actress and businesswoman.

  • Christopher Lloyd
    Christopher Lloyd

    Christopher Lloyd is an American actor best known for his roles as Doc Brown in the 'Back to the Future' trilogy and as Reverend Jim...

  • Deepak Chopra
    Deepak Chopra

    East indian-american author, healer and physician, and inspiring leader in holistic healthcare.

  • Jeff Goldblum
    Jeff Goldblum

    American actor.

  • Georges Brassens
    Georges Brassens

    French composer, poet, and singer.

  • Arsène Wenger
    Arsène Wenger

    French manager of arsenal football club, a french club that was founded in woolwich, england on 12/25/1886.

  • Joan Fontaine
    Joan Fontaine

    American actress, born in japan to her father who was stationed at tokyo.

  • Valeria Golino
    Valeria Golino

    Naples, italy -- actress (rain man and little flames).

  • Annette Funicello
    Annette Funicello

    American actress.

  • Derek Jacobi
    Derek Jacobi

    British actor who has been successful in film, classical theater and television series.

See more famous people and celebrities born on October 22nd

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October 22, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 62 years 5 months old,

or 749 months and 6 days old,

or 3257 weeks and 4 days old,

or 22803 days old,

if you were born on October 22, 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 22, 1961?

There are 208 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 22, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 22, 1961.

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October 22, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 22, 1961:

  • Joseph Schenck
  • Aloys Van de Vyvere

What famous deaths happened on October 22nd?

Famous deaths on October 22nd:

  • Rollo May
    Rollo May

    American psychoanalyst, lecturer and pioneer in existential psychology.

  • Peter Scolari
    Peter Scolari

    American actor and director.

  • Soupy Sales
    Soupy Sales

    American comedian, intelligent and imaginative.

  • Cleavon Little
    Cleavon Little

    Actor in blazing saddles, dies at 53 from colon cancer.

  • Majour Cézanne

    A French Post-Impressionist painter, Cézanne is known for his innovative techniques and influence on the development of modern art.

  • Henry Armstrong

    American professional boxer who held world championships in three different weight classes.

  • Kingson Amis

    Renowned British novelist known for his witty and satirical works.

  • Sherel Tepper

    Renowned author known for her science fiction and fantasy novels.

  • Ewen MacColl

    Renowned folk singer and songwriter.

  • Deidrick Ravenscroft

    Known for voicing the character of Tony the Tiger in Kellogg's Frosted Flakes commercials.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 22nd

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October 22, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 22, 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 22, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 22, 1961 was Hit The Road Jack by Ray Charles, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

October 22, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 22, 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:

  1. - Hit The Road Jack
  2. - Runaround Sue
  3. - Bristol Stomp
  4. - Crying
  5. - You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby

October 22, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 22, 1961 was Walking Back To Happiness by Helen Shapiro, according to the music chart for the week October 16th and October 22nd.

October 22, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 22, 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:

  1. - Walking Back To Happiness
  2. - Michael
  3. - Kon-Tiki
  4. - Jealousy
  5. - Wild Wind

October 22, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 22, 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 22, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 22, 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:

  1. - Hit The Road Jack
  2. - Ya Ya
  3. - Please Mr. Postman
  4. - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
  5. - Runaround Sue

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October 22, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 22, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

El Cid

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

The Mask

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Julian Roffman

Starring: Paul Stevens, Claudette Nevins, Bill Walker, Anne Collings

The Giant of Metropolis

The Giant of Metropolis

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Umberto Scarpelli

Starring: Gordon Mitchell, Bella Cortez, Roldano Lupi, Marietto

West Side Story

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

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 22, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 22, 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

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

Father of the Bride

Father of the Bride

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Gary Alazraki

Car 54, Where Are You?

Car 54, Where Are You?

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Bill Fishman

Hamlet

Hamlet

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Michael Almereyda

October 22, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 22, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger

Franny and Zooey

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The author wrote: FRANNY appeared in The New Yorker, 1955. ZOOEY followed in 1957. These stories are critical early entries in a narrative series that I am creating about a family who settled in New York in the 20th century, …

A Matter Of Life And Death by Virgilia Peterson

A Matter Of Life And Death

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Moderator of the 1956 TV Show "The Author Meets The Critics" as well as a well-known book critic. Her honest and searching autobiography.

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.

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall by Gayelord Hauser

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall

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Mirror, Mirror On The Wall: A Call to Beauty by Gayelord Houser

The Age Of Reason Begins by Will and Ariel Durant

The Age Of Reason Begins

By:

This article examines the religious strife in Europe and the scientific progress made between 1558 and 1650.

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Who was the US President on October 22, 1961?

On October 22, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 22, 1961?

On October 22, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 22, 1961?

On October 22, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about October 22nd?

October 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2018 - China will open the longest sea bridge in the world, hong kong-zhuhai macau bridge, after nine years of construction. the ceremony will take place in hong kong.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a suicide bomber injures five more people in maiduguri, northeast nigeria. police say that 13 civilians were also injured in separate attacks.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017), battle of mosul (2016)-2017: at least 284 people are executed in mosul by the islamic state of iraq and the levant. (cnn),

Find out more about October 22nd

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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 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.

Discover how October 1961 calendar looked like.

Sunday October 22, 1961