Saturday December 23, 1961: on this day
December 23, 1961 was the 357th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is December 23, 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 December 23, 1961, who was born and died on December 23, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 23, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens), movies (e.g. The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone, directed by José Quintero), TV series (e.g. Les Coulisses De L'Exploit) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 23rd, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 23, 1961?
- December 23, 1961: What happened on that day?
- December 23, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 23, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 23, 1961?
- December 23, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 23, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- December 23, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 23, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- December 23, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 23, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 23, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 23, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 23, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on December 23, 1961?
What day of the week was December 23, 1961?
December 23, 1961 was a Saturday and it was the 357th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 23, 1961 can also be written as 12/23/1961 in the US and as 23/12/1961 in UK and Europe.
December 23, 1961: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 23, 1961:
- Kicu tv channel 43 in visalia-fresno, ca (ind) begins broadcasting
- Fidel castro announces cuba will release 1,113 prisoners from failed 1961 bay of pigs invasion for us$62 million worth of food and medical supplies.
- Train accident in italy, 70 die.
- Luxembourg's national holiday, the grand duke's official birthday, is set on june 23 by grand ducal decree.
December 23, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 23, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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December 23, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 23, 1961 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 December 23, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 06:20 pm and setting at 09:05 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 22, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1962.
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Get your map!Who was born on December 23, 1961?
Famous people born on December 23, 1961:
- Lorna Tolentino
Producer and actress from the philippines.
- Carol Smillie
British television personality.
- Ketan Patel
Academic and biologist from kenyan-english.
- Ezzat el Kamhawi
Egyptian journalist and author.
- Roberto Cingolani
- Giorgio Fede
- ʿIzzat al-Qamḥāwī
- Jean-Philippe Rohr
- Amara Simba
- Angelo De Robertis
Whose famous birthday is on December 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 23rd:
- Corey Haim
Corey Haim was a Canadian actor known for his roles in 1980s films like 'The Lost Boys'.
- Estella Warren
Canadian actress and model.
- Marie Bell
From 1924 to 1973, french actresses on the screen.
- Donna Tartt
American author.
- Joan Severance
American model actress and producer.
- Finn Wolfhard
Finn Wolfhard is a Canadian actor known for his role in Stranger Things and co-founder of the production company, Sun MGMT.
- Robert Bly
American poet, translator and editor.
- Esther Phillips
American singer best known for her r&b vocals.
- Harry Shearer
American actor, director, and satirical writer.
- Elizabeth Hartman
Actress (fixer patch of blue, patch of blue), is killed at 45.
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December 23, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 62 years 3 months old,
or 747 months and 27 days old,
or 3251 weeks and 6 days old,
or 22763 days old,
if you were born on December 23, 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 December 23, 1961?
There are 248 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 23, 1961.
December 23, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 23, 1961:
- Kurt Meyer
German ss officer (born in 1910).
- Carolyn Sherwin Bailey
American author (b. 1875).
- Vincenzo Galdi
- Albert Jourda
- Giovanni Fercioni
- Ignazio Majo Pagano
- Emanuele Mignone
- Camillo Puglisi Allegra
What famous deaths happened on December 23rd?
Famous deaths on December 23rd:
- Jack Webb
American actor who appeared in films such as "sunset blvd.
- Charlie Drake
British comic (plank rhubarb rhubarb splish splash).
- Billy Barty
American actor and singer (d.2000).
- Patric Knowles
English actor (b. 1911).
- Truda White
Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.
- Emmilia Plater
Polish-Lithuanian revolutionary and military leader.
- Yussef Lateef
Yussef Lateef was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist and composer who was a pioneer of world music.
- Venida Browning
Renowned jazz singer and performer during the mid-20th century.
- Earmon Hubbard
American track and field athlete who set a world record in the long jump.
- John Chamberlain
Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.
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December 23, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 23, 1961:
- Festivus (from sitcom Seinfeld)
- Oaxaca - Night of the Radishes
- Secular humanism (American) - HumanLight observed
- R.C. Saints - John Cantius ; Thorlac Thorhallsson, patron saint of Iceland
- Sweden - Birthday of Queen Silvia, an official flag day
- Japan - The Emperor's Birthday - Birthday of Akihito, the current Emperor of Japan
- Roman festivals - Larentalia, a festival in honor of Larenta
- Ancient Latvia - Ziemassvetki held
December 23, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 23, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 18th and December 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 23, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 1961 was The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.
December 23, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 23, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Tokens - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
- The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
- Bobby Vee - Run To Him
- Chubby Checker - The Twist
- Leroy Van Dyke - Walk On By
December 23, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 23, 1961 was Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson, according to the music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.
December 23, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 23, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Johnny Tillotson - Poetry In Motion
- Frankie Vaughan - Tower Of Strength
- Cliff Richard - I Love You
- Danny Williams - Moon River
- The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
December 23, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 23, 1961 was Please Mr. Postman by The Marvelettes, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 18th and December 24th.
December 23, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 23, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 18th and December 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
- Bobby Bland - Turn On Your Love Light
- The Impressions - Gypsy Woman
- Sims Twins - Soothe Me
- The Crystals - There's No Other (Like My Baby)
December 23, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 23, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 23, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 23, 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:
December 23, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 23, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on December 23, 1961?
On December 23, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 23, 1961?
On December 23, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 23, 1961?
On December 23, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about December 23rd?
December 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of December. 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 December 23rd, such as:
- 2018 - Drone incident at gatwick airport: two people were arrested by police just two days before and released without charge.
- 2017 - 2017 pacific typhoon season: tropical storm tembin: in the philippines, more than 200 people have been killed by floods and mudslides triggered by severe tropic storm vinta.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: more than 100 syrian army pows were reportedly found in east aleppo, the last rebel-held territory. they claim that they were executed by rebel forces.
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 December 1961?
December 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.