Thursday January 26, 1961: on this day
January 26, 1961 was the 26th day of the year 1961, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is January 26, 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 26, 1961, who was born and died on January 26, 1961, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 26, 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 26th, 1961 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 26, 1961?
- January 26, 1961: What happened on that day?
- January 26, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 26, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 26, 1961?
- January 26, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 26, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
- January 26, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 26, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
- January 26, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 26, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 26, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 26, 1961?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 26, 1961?
- Who was the Pope on January 26, 1961?
What day of the week was January 26, 1961?
January 26, 1961 was a Thursday and it was the 26th day of the year 1961 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 26, 1961 can also be written as 1/26/1961 in the US and as 26/1/1961 in UK and Europe.
January 26, 1961: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 26th 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 26, 1961: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 26, 1961 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.
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January 26, 1961: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 26, 1961 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 26, 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 26, 1961 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 01:16 pm and setting at 03:49 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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Famous people born on January 26, 1961:
- Wayne Gretzky
Canadian-american hockey player named athlete of year 01/09/1982.
- Krosby Gretzky
Krosby Gretzky is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player who is widely regarded as the greatest hockey player of all time.
- Kden Gretzky
Kden Gretzky is widely regarded as the greatest ice hockey player of all time, holding numerous NHL records and winning 4 Stanley Cup...
- Taleigh Thompson
American former decathlete, known for winning two Olympic gold medals.
- Tom Keifer
American singer-songwriter and guitarist cinderella.
- Daniele Luttazzi
Italian comedian, known for his satire and often controversial.
- Kase Lemmons
American filmmaker and entrepreneur known for her work in the entertainment industry.
- Mark Urban
English journalist and author.
- Li Cunxin
Chinese-australian ballet dancer.
- Pasquale Traini
- Alejandro García
- Antonio Vázquez
- Milena Balsamo
- Juan Amador Sánchez
Whose famous birthday is on January 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 26th:
- Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen degeneres is a comedian and television host known for her popular talk show, the ellen degeneres show, as well as her advocacy for...
- Louis Zamperini
Louis zamperini was an american world war ii veteran, a prisoner of war survivor, and an olympic distance runner.
- Anita Baker
Anita baker is an r&b singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'sweet love' and 'giving you the best that i got'.
- Patrick Dewaere
French leading man in films of the 1970s.
- Scott Glenn
Scott glenn is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as the silence of the lambs, the hunt for red october, and the...
- Roger Vadim
French director, who started directing in 1961.
- Théo Sarapo
French actor-singer from greece, and second husband to the french singer a%0dith.
- Melvil Poupaud
French actor, screenwriter, cinematographer and singer-composer (one solo album), and film editor.
- Anne Jeffreys
North carolina, united states -- actresses (dick tracy topper, general hospital).
January 26, 1961: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 63 years 2 months old,
or 758 months and 23 days old,
or 3299 weeks
or 23093 days old,
if you were born on January 26, 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 26, 1961?
There are 283 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 26th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 26, 1961?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 26, 1961.
January 26, 1961: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 26, 1961:
- Stan Nichols
English cricketer (born 1900).
What famous deaths happened on January 26th?
Famous deaths on January 26th:
- James Cameron
James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.
- José Ferrer
Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).
- Mike Connors
Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.
- Abe Vigoda
American actor.
- Barbara Hale
Barbara hale was an american actress best known for her role as della street in the television series perry mason.
- Grace Moore
United states -- soprano ("one night to live").
- Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant was an American professional basketball player and entrepreneur who co-founded a venture capital firm and media production...
- Kden Kobe
Kden Kobe was a legendary NBA player who spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning 5 championships and being...
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January 26, 1961: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 26, 1961:
- Roman Empire - third day of the Sementivae in honor of Ceres and Terra.
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Timothy and Titus
- Polycarp
- Margaret of Hungary
- International Holocaust Remembrance Day
- Uganda - Liberation Day.
- India - Republic Day - One of only three state holidays in India, celebrated with pomp and a military parade in New Delhi.
- International Customs Day.
- Australia - Australia Day.
Saints celebrated on January 26, 1961:
- Saint Alberic
- Saint Paula
January 26, 1961: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 26, 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 26, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 26, 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 26, 1961: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 26, 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:
- Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra - Wonderland By Night
- Ferrante and Teicher - Exodus
- Lawrence Welk - Calcutta
- The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
- Rosie - Angel Baby
January 26, 1961: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 26, 1961 was Poetry In Motion by Johnny Tillotson, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.
January 26, 1961: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 26, 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:
- Johnny Tillotson - Poetry In Motion
- Cliff Richard - I Love You
- The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me
- Matt Monro - Portrait Of My Love
- Elvis Presley - Are You Lonesome Tonight?
January 26, 1961: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 26, 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 26, 1961: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 26, 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:
- The Miracles (featuring Bill "Smokey" Robinson) - Shop Around
- The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
- Jerry Butler - He Will Break Your Heart
- Hank Ballard And The Midnighters - The Hoochi Coochi Coo
- Ike & Tina Turner - I Idolize You
January 26, 1961: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 26, 1961 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
January 26, 1961: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 26, 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:
January 26, 1961: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 26, 1961 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on January 26, 1961?
On January 26, 1961 the US President was John F. Kennedy (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 26, 1961?
On January 26, 1961 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 26, 1961?
On January 26, 1961 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about January 26th?
January 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:
- 2019 - Nairobi latema road explosion: two people were injured when an explosive device exploded outside a movie theatre in nairobi's busy capital. this area was also the scene of an earlier attack this month.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: recep tayyip erdan, president of turkey, says that the afrin offensive will now be directed east towards manbij, and the border to iraq.
- 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). forces of libyan national army claim that they have captured one of benghazi's last strongholds from ansar al-sharia.
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.