Saturday September 23, 1961: on this day

September 23, 1961 was the 266th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is September 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 September 23, 1961, who was born and died on September 23, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 23, 1961, which were the most popular songs (ex. Take Good Care Of My Baby by Bobby Vee), movies (e.g. The Hustler, directed by Robert Rossen), TV series (e.g. Top Cat) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was September 23, 1961?


September 23, 1961 was a Saturday and it was the 266th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 23, 1961 can also be written as 9/23/1961 in the US and as 23/9/1961 in UK and Europe.

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September 23, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 23, 1961:

  • 1st movie to become a tv series-how to marry a millionaire
  • Ernie banks ends 717 consecutive-games-played streak
  • Eva b. adams is confirmed as director of the us mint.

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September 23, 1961: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Chicago Bears - Los Angeles Rams : 21 - 17
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September 23, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 23rd 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 September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 23, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Birth chart on this day

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

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


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The moon phase on September 23, 1961 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 23, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:41 pm and setting at 06:41 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 1961 while the next full moon would come on Sep 24, 1961.

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Who was born on September 23, 1961?


Famous people born on September 23, 1961:

  • Chi McBride
    Chi McBride

    Chi mcbride is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like boston public and hawaii five-0.

  • Khaidyn Kadyrov

    President of Chechnya known for strong leadership.

  • Lesley Fitz-Simons

    Scottish actress, best known for her role as "take the high road", 1983.

  • Joab Thomas

    Former American football player known for his exceptional skills on the field.

  • Tuesday Smillie

    Scottish television presenter and model.

  • Bonnie Hunt

    Actress and comedian who has appeared in films like 'Jumanji' and 'Cheaper by the Dozen.

  • William C. McCool

    American commander, pilot, and astronaut (b. 1961).

  • Elizabeth Pena

    American actress.

  • Catherine Oxenberg

    Actress.

  • Liam Fox

    Politician.

  • Scott Baio

    Actor.

  • Willie McCool

    American astronaut (d. 2003).

  • Phyllis Hines

    Nashville, tennessee -- cyclist (1996 olympics).

  • Simon Reggiani
  • Gintaras Grušas
  • Mercedes del Risco

Whose famous birthday is on September 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 23rd:

  • Romy Schneider
    Romy Schneider

    Internationally known german actress.

  • Julio Iglesias
    Julio Iglesias

    Iglesias, a spanish singer and the master of love songs, is the guinness world record holder for selling 100 million albums.

  • Anthony Mackie
    Anthony Mackie

    Anthony mackie is an american actor known for his roles in the marvel cinematic universe, particularly as the character falcon.

  • Jason Alexander
    Jason Alexander

    American actor in the hit tv series "seinfeld.

  • Elizabeth Peña
    Elizabeth Peña

    American actress and director (d. 2014.

  • Kip Pardue
    Kip Pardue

    American actor and model.

  • Eleonora Rossi Drago
    Eleonora Rossi Drago

    Italian sensual leading lady, italian sensual leading lady.

  • Colin Blakely
    Colin Blakely

    Bangor, north ireland -- actor.

  • Keri Lynn Pratt
    Keri Lynn Pratt

    American actress.

  • Skylar Astin
    Skylar Astin

    Skylar Astin is an actor best known for his roles in Pitch Perfect and the TV series Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist.

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


You are 62 years 6 months old,

or 750 months and 6 days old,

or 3261 weeks and 6 days old,

or 22833 days old,

if you were born on September 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 September 23, 1961?

There are 178 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 23rd 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on September 23, 1961:

  • Billy House

    Actor (imitation of life, bedlam egg & i), is killed at 71.

  • Elmer R Diktonius

    Finnish musicologist/author (stenkol) dies at 65.

  • John Eldredge
  • Romeo Neri

What famous deaths happened on September 23rd?

Famous deaths on September 23rd:

  • Juliette Gréco
    Juliette Gréco

    French singer who has been onscreen since the 1940s as a leading lady in films such as "the sun also rises," bonjour tristesse, "the night...

  • Bob Fosse
    Bob Fosse

    American choreographer, dancer and director of film with a 40-year career.

  • Chief Dan George
    Chief Dan George

    Actor (harry & tonto: little big man) dies at 82.

  • Sigismund Freud

    Founder of psychoanalysis.

  • Geryl Sayers

    Legendary NFL running back.

  • Sircharles Kao

    Pioneering entrepreneur in the technology industry.

  • Fujiko Fujio

    Renowned manga artist known for creating iconic series such as Doraemon.

  • Zygmunt Freud

    An Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a clinical method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient...

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


Holidays on September 23, 1961:

  • RC Saints - Feast day of Saint Adomnan of Iona, Saint Constantius, Saint Thecla.
  • French Republican Calendar - Safran (Saffron) Day, second day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Saudi Arabia - National Day (unification 1932)
  • Japanese Autumnal equinox Day (????/Sh?bun no hi)
  • Celebrate Bisexuality Day - September 23rd of every year is designated as Celebrate Bisexuality Day and celebrated by members of the bisexual community and their allies worldwide. Observed annually since 1999.
  • Also see September 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • In ancient Latvia, the second day of Mikeli
  • Astrology: Usually the first day of sun sign Libra in the tropical zodiac.
  • Traditional New Year's Day in Constantinople and Eastern Orthodox churches ? because of the birthday of August, not because of the equinox.

Observances on September 23, 1961:

  • International Day of Sign Languages
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September 23, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 23, 1961 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 18th and September 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 23, 1961 was Take Good Care Of My Baby by Bobby Vee, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

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

The music chart in the USA on September 23, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 18th and September 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Take Good Care Of My Baby
  2. - Michael
  3. - My True Story
  4. - (Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame
  5. - Crying

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 23, 1961 was Johnny Remember Me by John Leyton, according to the music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

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

The music chart in the UK on September 23, 1961 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 18th and September 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Johnny Remember Me
  2. - Reach For The Stars / Climb Ev'ry Mountain
  3. - You Don't Know
  4. - Well I Ask You
  5. - Halfway To Paradise

September 23, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 23, 1961 was My True Story by The Jive Five With Joe Rene And Orchestra, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 18th and September 24th.

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

The R&B music chart on September 23, 1961 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 18th and September 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - My True Story
  2. - Baby, You're Right
  3. - It's Gonna Work Out Fine
  4. - Bright Lights Big City
  5. - Take My Love (I Want To Give It All To You)

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

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

The Hustler

The Hustler

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Robert Rossen

Starring: Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie, George C. Scott

Country: United States of America

Paris Blues

Paris Blues

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Martin Ritt

Starring: Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Sidney Poitier, Louis Armstrong

Country: United States of America

A Thunder of Drums

A Thunder of Drums

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Joseph M. Newman

Starring: Richard Boone, George Hamilton, Luana Patten, Arthur O'Connell

Devil's Partner

Devil's Partner

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Charles R. Rondeau

Starring: Edgar Buchanan, Jean Allison, Richard Crane, Spencer Carlisle

Man-Trap

Man-Trap

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Edmond O'Brien

Starring: Jeffrey Hunter, David Janssen, Stella Stevens, Elaine Devry

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

The most popular TV Series on September 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:

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

Ghost Squad

Ghost Squad

Release year: 1961

Directed by: Joel Souza

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

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

Ring Of Bright Water by Gavin Maxwell

Ring Of Bright Water

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The story of Gavin Maxwell and his life with otters off the west coast of Scotland was hailed as a masterpiece in 1960. It remains one of the most beloved books.

The Making Of The President 1960 by Theodore H. White

The Making Of The President 1960

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The most famous political story ever told is the epic clash between John F. Kennedy & Richard M. Nixon. This was captured in Theodore White's groundbreaking chronicle The Making of the President 1960.

These Ruins Are Inhabited by Muriel Beadle

These Ruins Are Inhabited

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This reproduction is of a book published prior to 1923. The book might have some imperfections, such as missing pages or blurred images, poor photos, and errant marks.

The Age Of Reason Begins by Will and Ariel Durant

The Age Of Reason Begins

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

Life With Women And How To Survive It by Joseph H. Peck

Life With Women And How To Survive It

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How to live with women and how you can survive it

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Who was the US President on September 23, 1961?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on September 23, 1961?

On September 23, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about September 23rd?

September 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of September. 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 September 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - In the democratic republic of the congo, rebels killed 23 civilians and four soldiers. it was close to an ebola epidemic that had struck beni, eastern congo.
  • 2017 - Apocalypticism. conspiracy theorist david meade, a book author and conspiracy theorist, predicted that a mythological rogue planet called nibiru (sometimes referred to as planet x), would collide with earth and cause the end of the world.
  • 2016 - Insurgency in south thailand: three thai police officers are killed and two others injured in a bomb-and-gun attack that took place in yala province.

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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 September 1961?

September 1961 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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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Saturday September 23, 1961