Monday January 23, 1961: on this day

January 23, 1961 was the 23rd day of the year 1961, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 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 January 23, 1961, who was born and died on January 23, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 23, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra), movies (e.g. The Misfits, directed by John Huston), TV series (e.g. Boomerang) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 23rd, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 23, 1961?


January 23, 1961 was a Monday and it was the 23rd day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 23, 1961 can also be written as 1/23/1961 in the US and as 23/1/1961 in UK and Europe.

January 23, 1961 in January 1961 calendar

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January 23, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 23, 1961:

  • Us supreme court rules cities and states have right to censor films.
  • Venezuela adopts constitution.
  • The portuguese luxury cruise ship santa maria is hijacked by foes of the estado novo regime with the intention of waging war until dictator antonio de oliveira salazar was overthrown.

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January 23, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 23rd 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 23, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 23, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on January 23rd, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 23, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 23, 1961 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 23, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 11:26 am and setting at 12:58 am.

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 23, 1961?


Famous people born on January 23, 1961:

  • Yelena Sinchukova

    Russian long jumper.

  • Neil Henry

    Australian rugby league player and coach.

  • Mas Selamat bin Kastari

    Singapore's most wanted terror fugitive.

  • Mas bin Kastari

    Indonesian-singaporean criminal.

  • Trey Junkin

    End tight (arizona cardinals).

  • Fausto Gresini
  • Daniel Fascinato
  • Patrizio Gambirasio
  • Jörg Müller
  • Marco Ruas
  • Wiesława Konwent

Whose famous birthday is on January 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 23rd:

  • Tito Ortiz
    Tito Ortiz

    Tito ortiz is an american retired ufc fighter known for his long and successful career in mixed martial arts.

  • Jeanne Moreau
    Jeanne Moreau

    French actress and director, moreau has appeared in more than 49 films.

  • Mariska Hargitay
    Mariska Hargitay

    American actress, recognized family.

  • Rutger Hauer
    Rutger Hauer

    Dutch actor who excels in the role of villain in films like "blade runner," nighthawks, and "the hitcher.

  • Chesley Sullenberger
    Chesley Sullenberger

    American commercial airline pilot who was celebrated for landing his usairways plane carrying 155 passengers and crew on the hudson river in...

  • Dan Duryea
    Dan Duryea

    Dan Duryea was a talented actor known for his roles in film noir and westerns.

  • Jack Reynor
    Jack Reynor

    Movie actor.

  • Gail O'Grady
    Gail O'Grady

    Gail o'grady is an american actress known for her roles in television series such as nypd blue and american dreams.

  • Richard Roxburgh
    Richard Roxburgh

    Richard roxburgh is an australian actor and producer known for his roles in moulin rouge! and the sherlock holmes film series.

  • Ariadna Gil
    Ariadna Gil

    Ariadna gil is a spanish actress known for her roles in films such as belle époque and pan's labyrinth.

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January 23, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 63 years 3 months old,

or 759 months and 4 days old,

or 3300 weeks and 5 days old,

or 23105 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 23, 1961?

There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 23rd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 23, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 23, 1961.

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January 23, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 23, 1961:

  • Francesco Primerano
  • Josip Kosor

What famous deaths happened on January 23rd?

Famous deaths on January 23rd:

  • Hal Holbrook
    Hal Holbrook

    American actor on screen and stage, whose first film was "the group" (1966).

  • Jack Oakie
    Jack Oakie

    American comedian who appeared on more than 100 films, including charlie chaplin’s classic 1940 film "the great dictator".

  • Freddie Bartholomew
    Freddie Bartholomew

    England, united kingdom -- actor (anna karenina, david copperfield).

  • Gorden Kaye
    Gorden Kaye

    English singer and actor.

  • Craig Charles
    Craig Charles

    English actor and tv presenter.

  • Paul Robeson
    Paul Robeson

    American actor and activist, singer (d. 1976).

  • Hope Hampton
    Hope Hampton

    Actress (star dust and lawful larcency), died at 83.

  • Ian Wolfe
    Ian Wolfe

    Actor (houdini, thx-1138, homebodies), dies at 95.

  • Jack LaLanne
    Jack LaLanne

    American nutritionist and fitness expert (born in 1914).

  • Salvador Dalí

    Salvador Dalí was a renowned Spanish surrealist artist who also ventured into entrepreneurship, creating his own perfume line and other...

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January 23, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 23, 1961:

  • Pie Day
  • The Saddest day of the year is January 23 according to a recent study completed by the Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales (a part of the Russell Group of British universities). [1]
  • Roman Catholic Church: Feast of Blessed Marianne of Molokai
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January 23, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 23, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 23rd and January 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 23, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 23, 1961 was Wonderland By Night by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

January 23, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 23, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Wonderland By Night
  2. - Exodus
  3. - Calcutta
  4. - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
  5. - Angel Baby

January 23, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 23, 1961 was Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

January 23, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 23, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 23rd and January 29th. 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 23, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 23, 1961 was Shop Around by The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson), according to the R&B music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

January 23, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 23, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Shop Around
  2. - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
  3. - He Will Break Your Heart
  4. - The Hoochi Coochi Coo
  5. - I Idolize You

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January 23, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 23, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Misfits

The Misfits

Release year: 1961

Directed by: John Huston

Starring: Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, Montgomery Clift, Thelma Ritter

Country: United States of America

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

North to Alaska

North to Alaska

Release year: 1960

Directed by: Henry Hathaway

Starring: John Wayne, Stewart Granger, Ernie Kovacs, Fabian

Country: United States of America

January 23, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Boomerang

Boomerang

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Reginald Hudlin

An Enemy of the People

An Enemy of the People

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Satyajit Ray

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 23, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 23, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Dean'S Watch by Elizabeth Goudge

The Dean'S Watch

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A compelling saga of an unlikely friendship threaded together by redemption and graceThe setting is a remote mid-nineteenth-century town in England and its grand cathedral. Adam Ayscough is the cathedral Dean. He has a deep love and respect for his …

Enjoy, Enjoy! by Harry Golden

Enjoy, Enjoy!

By:

Enjoy, Harry, Golden

Shadows On The Grass by Isak Dinesen

Shadows On The Grass

By:

Isak Dinesen retells the riveting story of her life in Kenya, as told in Out of Africa, which was published under Karen Blixen.

Advise And Consent by Allen Drury

Advise And Consent

By:

Advice and Consent

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird

By:

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.

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Who was the US President on January 23, 1961?

On January 23, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 23, 1961?

On January 23, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 23, 1961?

On January 23, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 23rd?

January 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Three michigan residents were arrested at gerald r. ford international airport on suspicion of conspiring to support islamic state.
  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): a double car bombing in benghazi leaves at least 33 dead and "dozens" more injured. according to local officials, the victims include both civilians and military personnel.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war - the yemeni army claims it has retaken the port of mocha from houthi rebels.

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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.

Discover how January 1961 calendar looked like.

Monday January 23, 1961