Wednesday January 25, 1961: on this day

January 25, 1961 was the 25th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 25, 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 25, 1961, who was born and died on January 25, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 25, 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 25th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 25, 1961?


January 25, 1961 was a Wednesday and it was the 25th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 25, 1961 can also be written as 1/25/1961 in the US and as 25/1/1961 in UK and Europe.

January 25, 1961 in January 1961 calendar

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January 25, 1961: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 25, 1961:

  • Military coup in el salvador.
  • Louise suggs wins lpga naples pro-am golf tournament.
  • First live, nationally televised us presidential news conference (john kennedy).
  • In washington, d.c., us president john f. kennedy delivers the first live presidential television news conference.
  • Buena vista premieres disney's animated feature film one hundred and one dalmatians in selected theaters in the usa. the film is based on the book the hundred and one dalmatians by dodie smith.

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January 25, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 25th 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 25, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Ox chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 25, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Ox personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on January 25th, 1961 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 25, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 25, 1961 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 25, 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 25, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 12:36 pm and setting at 02:55 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 25, 1961?


Famous people born on January 25, 1961:

  • Willie Revillame
    Willie Revillame

    Filipino comedian and host of a game show.

  • Vivian Balakrishnan

    Singaporean ophthalmologist and politician, singaporean ministry of national development.

  • Tim Dorsey

    American novelist (d. 2023).

  • Daniele Barilla

    Italic citizen, who was unfortunately victim to circumstances.

  • Michele Tobin in Chicago

    Illinois, usa; actress (fitzpatricks).

  • Beth Goulart
  • Gian Francesco Giudice
  • Giorgio Baietti
  • Charles Allieu Matthew Campbell
  • Miguel M. Abrahão
  • Roger Yuan

Whose famous birthday is on January 25th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 25th:

  • Etta James
    Etta James

    Etta james was a legendary american blues singer known for her powerful voice and hits like 'at last' and 'i'd rather go blind'.

  • Alicia Keys
    Alicia Keys

    Alicia keys, an american singer, songwriter and record producer, is also an actress.

  • John Belushi
    John Belushi

    American comedian and actor who enjoyed a six-year fast-paced career as the funny comedy star of "saturday night live" as well as other...

  • Leigh Taylor-Young
    Leigh Taylor-Young

    American actress and leading lady in films since the late 1960s and early 1970s.

  • Roy Black
    Roy Black

    German pop singer who sings romantic songs.

  • Tobe Hooper
    Tobe Hooper

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Angela Thorne
    Angela Thorne

    British actress, born in karachi (now pakistan) to a father who was frequently away with the indian army.

  • Stephen Chbosky
    Stephen Chbosky

    American screenwriter and director.

  • Natalie Hall
    Natalie Hall

    Tv actress.

  • Mia Kirshner
    Mia Kirshner

    Mia kirshner is a canadian actress known for her roles in the l word and not another teen movie.

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January 25, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 63 years 2 months old,

or 758 months and 4 days old,

or 3296 weeks and 2 days old,

or 23074 days old,

if you were born on January 25, 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 25, 1961?

There are 302 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 25th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 25, 1961?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 25, 1961.

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January 25, 1961: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 25, 1961:

  • Nadežda Udal'cova

What famous deaths happened on January 25th?

Famous deaths on January 25th:

  • Ava Gardner
    Ava Gardner

    American actress.

  • John Hurt
    John Hurt

    British actor who is widely recognized for his tv roles as quentin crisp, the famous homosexual, in "the naked civil servant" (tv) and...

  • Diana Barrymore
    Diana Barrymore

    American notable family, the daughter john barrymore and michael strange.

  • Colleen Moore
    Colleen Moore

    Port huron, michigan -- actress.

  • Queenie Watts
    Queenie Watts

    English singer and actress (d. 1980).

  • Dusan Makavejev

    Renowned Yugoslav film director known for his provocative and controversial works.

  • Alano Capone

    Renowned for his crime novels set in the 1920s Chicago underworld.

  • Krishna Sobti

    Renowned Hindi writer known for her novels exploring the themes of women's empowerment and social issues.

  • Elenie Roussos

    Greek singer known for her distinctive voice and emotional performances.

  • Johathon Larson

    Renowned composer of the musical Rent.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 25th

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January 25, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 25, 1961:

  • St. Dwynwen's Day and Patron Saint of Lovers - Welsh celebration of love Dirwnod Santes Dwynwen.
  • Tatiana Day, celebrated as the Day of Russian students since 1755, when the Moscow University was founded.
  • Catholicism and Anglicanism - Conversion of Saint Paul.
  • Christian ecumenism ? Week of Prayer for Christian Unity ends.
  • Burns Night - Burns suppers are held in many parts of the world around this date. (Originated in Scotland)
  • Winter-Een-Mas - celebration of videogames and the people that play them. Winter-een-mas lasts for a whole week, which is always the very last week in January, the 25th through the 31st.
  • Roman Empire - second day of the Sementivae in honour of Ceres and Terra
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January 25, 1961: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 25, 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 25, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 25, 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 25, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 25, 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 25, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 25, 1961 was Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

January 25, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 25, 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 25, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 25, 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 25, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 25, 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 25, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 25, 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 25, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 25, 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 25, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 25, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The American Heritage Picture History Of The Civil War by Bruce Catton

The American Heritage Picture History Of The Civil War

By:

2 volumes in original slipcase, 1960 red boards with gold letters

Enjoy, Enjoy! by Harry Golden

Enjoy, Enjoy!

By:

Enjoy, Harry, Golden

The Dean'S Watch by Elizabeth Goudge

The Dean'S Watch

By:

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 …

The Waste Makers by Vance Packard

The Waste Makers

By:

The Waste Makers is Vance Packard’s 1960 pioneering work about how rapid growth can lead to "the systematic attempt by business to make us wasteful and debt-ridden, permanently unhappy individuals."

Sermons And Soda Water by John O'Hara

Sermons And Soda Water

By:

John O'Hara, Three Volumes in One, Random Hse. Book club ed., in DJ

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Who was the US President on January 25, 1961?

On January 25, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 25, 1961?

On January 25, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 25, 1961?

On January 25, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about January 25th?

January 25th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 25th 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 25th, such as:

  • 2019 - Gunmen from the "union for peace", attacked a funeral service in ippy, central african republic, killing 18 and injuring 23 more.
  • 2018 - Thirteen civilians from burkina faso were killed when their vehicle hit a mine near boni, mali's mopti region.
  • 2017 - Somali civil war (2009-present). twenty-eight people were killed in an attack on central mogadishu's dayah hotel. al-shabaab, a terrorist group, claims responsibility.

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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.

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Wednesday January 25, 1961